CD sales have plummeted in recent years, especially in Asia. No surprise given that bootleg cds can be bought for 90% off retail price. Soon, we’ll buy them buy the pound. So, how do you entice anyone to purchase your music? No better way than posing semi-naked on the cover.
That’s what these teaser shots show. …

Superstar Asian celebrity, Kelly Chen, spread the good news about her marriage to her partner of 16 years, Alex Lau. At first, I thought she was over 40 and that she was overdue for marriage. Surprisingly, she’s only 35. Little known fact. Or maybe not. Babies born to women aged 30 and over tend to …

Elva first came out years ago with a song called “Cappuccino”. It was light, fluffy, disposable pop. A couple of albums later and it’s like she fell off the face of the earth. Now, she’s returned to the fold with her old record label, EMI. Her newest album, 3-Faced Elva, releases across Asia this week.
According …

The good news is that Zhang Hui Mei will perform in Canada. The bad news is that it will cost an exorbitant amount to get in. $88 for you peasants, $388 for the bourgeois, $148-228 for the middle class. Hmm…groceries or a once in a lifetime concert. Her concerts are pretty spectacular. She’s got enough …

Quick reminder that Glay tickets go on sale Sunday, 6/15 at 10am PDT. This show will be at the Fillmore in San Francisco. Another rumored show is in LA, though no details exist yet. So, consider it a dream at this point.
Not many J-pop bands come here, so now’s the chance to save on airfare …

The Slants have seen their exposure increase these last couple of months. Another milestone on their journey to international superstardom is a recent profile on NPR. Interesting that they got their start at an anime convention. Anime festival goers are a special breed. Dressing up as your favorite Star Wars character is one thing. The …