YOSHIKI–songwriter, drummer/percussionist, classically-trained pianist and the creative force of the rock group X JAPAN–will be performing LIVE from Paste magazine studios in New York today, Tuesday, January 10 at 1:30 p.m. PT/4:30 p.m. ET. The performance will be airing via Facebook Live (here) and will be available to view on the …
Read More »X JAPAN’s “La Venus” From Documentary ‘We Are X’ For “Best Original Song” at the 89th Academy Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced X JAPAN‘s “LA VENUS” as one of the songs in contention for a nomination for this year’s “Best Original Song” at the 89th Academy Awards®. YOSHIKI–songwriter, drummer, classically-trained pianist and the creative force of X JAPAN–wrote “LA VENUS” for ‘WE ARE …
Read More »YOSHIKI of X Japan: Honored with Historic “Asian Icon Award” at the Classic Rock Awards Show
Monday, November 14, 2016) X JAPAN leader YOSHIKIperformed at the “CLASSIC ROCK AWARDS” held at Ryogoku Kokugikan this past Friday, November 11. YOSHIKI opened the prestigious annual award show–hosted by the UK-based magazine Classic Rock–with a striking classical piano performance. Later that night, YOSHIKI made history by becoming the first-ever …
Read More »YOSHIKI to Perform with Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra This Winter in NYC
YOSHIKI In Concert with Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra on January 12 and 13, 2017 at Carnegie Hall’s – Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage in New York City Classical Concert Tickets ON-SALE September 29 On Monday, September 19, YOSHIKI–songwriter, drummer/percussionist, classically-trained pianist and the creative force of the rock group X JAPAN announced …
Read More »X JAPAN: Drafthouse Films Set Fall U.S. Release For Acclaimed Music Doc ”We Are X’ ‘
Drafthouse Films announced today that they will release Stephen Kijak’s ‘WE ARE X’ in New York and Los Angeles on October 21, 2016, followed by nationwide expansion. Since its premiere at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival–where it was awarded the Special Jury Prize for editing–the film has continued to garner critical …
Read More »X JAPAN: Premiere Official Trailer For Award-Winning Music Doc Film ‘We Are X’
As X JAPAN prepare for the SXSW Film Festival debut of ‘WE ARE X’–the award-winning, music documentary on the Japanese rock group X JAPANfrom Passion Pictures–the trailer exclusively premiered this morning on DEADLINE Hollywood. ‘WE ARE X’ explores the evolution, groundbreaking history and hopeful future of the land of the rising …
Read More »X JAPAN: Announce SXSW Premiere Of Award-Winning New Music Doc ‘WE ARE X’; Yoshiki To Perform At Paramount Theatre Fri. March 18
The award-winning, new documentary on the Japanese rock group X JAPAN titled ‘WE ARE X’—from Passion Pictures—has been accepted to the SXSW Film Festival in Austin, TX. Today, Passion Pictures has announced there will be three screenings as part of the SXSW Film Festival’s “24 Beats Per Second” which showcases the …
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