The second installment of Billboard Japan’s series breaking down the trends of MAJ will focus on entries in the Top Global ...

Prior to playing Nashville's Cannery Hall, Maui-born Maoli highlighted why his Pacific Islands sound intersects with ...

Let’s take a look at the 256 songs that are up for the Song of the Year category, as compared against Billboard Japan's ...

Already stars in their home country, Ikuta ... CEIPA was founded in 2023 by the Recording Industry of Japan (RIAJ), the Music Publishers Association of Japan (MPAJ), the Federation of Music ...

By Billboard Japan The inaugural MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN ceremony, the largest music awards in the country, is set to take place in May in Kyoto. Embodying the theme of “Connecting the world ...

Japan boasts the second-largest music market in the world, valued at more than $2 billion. Even in a booming industry crowded ...

Independent firm Believe’s latest move in Japan is a partnership with Teichiku Entertainment, a label whose history dates back to 1934. The deal will see Believe distribute Teichiku’s catalogue both ...

No music plays, but inside the immense warehouse ... Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler ...

The music recording industry is seeing growth that ‘many other sectors would be incredibly envious of’, but what’s driving it ...

Kuumbwa Jazz is continuing to celebrate 50 years of bringing eclectic music and cultural performances to Santa Cruz with its Spirit of ’75 concert series. This Thursday, the venue will play ...

Some countries are promising swift countermeasures; others are asking for an opportunity to negotiate with the U.S. to avoid ...

In a remarkable celebration of art and culture, and in alignment with the UAE’s “Year of Community,” Abu Dhabi Festival’s ...