D'ESPAIRSRAY IS BACK!

New single "RAPTURE" and the music video is absolutely phenomenal. The cinematography is stunning - dark, moody atmosphere. Intense visual drama.

For those unfamiliar: D'espairsRAY is one of our all-time favorites. Their return is incredibly exciting!

🎸 https://youtu.be/7qUa-oXmpSQ?si=KiABgFnOCR11VxLl

#jrock #visualkei #DesparisRAY #RAPTURE #JapaneseRock #VKei #JRockNorth #MusicVideo #RockMusic

In 2007, J‑rocknorth Promotions Inc. had the honour of bringing ZZ to Canada. Just a year earlier, their 2006 single “Samurai Blue” had become the official cheering anthem for the Japan national football team,

And now, we’re channeling that same energy into our next chapter.

🎸 JMFEST — October 1, 2026
A night built for fans who live for the rush.

🎟️ Tickets
https://tdmusichall.mhrth.com/tickets/jmfest/

#jmfest #jrocknorth #ZZ #samuraiblue #fifa #vkei #jrock #ビバラッシュ10周年 @tdmusichall @vivar_official

🎤 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT INCOMING! 🎤

JMFEST KA is about to reveal our SECOND ARTIST and the hype is REAL! 🔥

VIVARUSH is already confirmed... who else is ready to rock TD Music Hall?? 👀✨

🎟️ TICKET DETAILS:
✅ General Admission: $55
⚡ Premium & VIP: LIMITED quantities!

Support live J-rock and Visual Kei music! Grab your tickets now before they sell out.

🎫 https://tdmusichall.mhrth.com/tickets/jmfest/

#jrocknorth #jmfest #jrock #VisualKei #vivarush #vkei #JapaneseMusic #LiveMusic #IndependentMusic #TDMusicHall

ARTIST WE RECOMMEND✨ 🎶

KUROMITSU(黒蜜) : Started activities in late May 2026 at the MASKED festival. Fronted by former Avanchick vocalist NOAH and has a massive prefecture-wide tour schedule
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Band Lineup
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• Vocal: 乃亜 (NOAH) - Ex. Nameless, Avanchick
• Guitar: 龍一郎 (RYU) - Ex. Cold-Blood, AMILIA
• Bass: SAM - Ex. SUPER JASSY
• Drums: 伊織 (IORI) - Ex. gives, Stress Company

https://kuromitsu.net/
@kuromitsu_offi

#jrocknorth #jmfest #jrock #vkei #kuromitsu_offi

⚽🔥 FIFA vibes are in full swing — goals, saves, and pure adrenaline
We’re all in… but don’t get stuck in extra time 👀

There’s a bigger match up coming,

🎸 VIVARUSH — Oct 1, 2026
A night that hits harder than a last-minute winner ⚡
Already a world-class squad! 😏

🚨 SECOND ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT — stay tuned!

🎟️ Score yours before the final whistle 👇
https://tdmusichall.mhrth.com/tickets/jmfest/

#jmfest #jrocknorth #ビバラッシュ10周年 #vkei #jrock #fifa @vivar_official @tdmusichall

Anime North 2026 has come to an end! 🌸 It was an incredible weekend celebrating the 30th year of @animenorthcompass.

The crowd energy for @idlms.official was truly special. A huge thank you to @monstermagicals for their performance!

Wishing everyone safe travels home. Don't forget, JMFEST KA is coming up in October! ✈️

#animenorth #jrocknorth #jmfest #idlms #citypop #torontoconcerts #monstermagicals

Anime North 2026 has begun! 🎌

We had an awesome time today, and tomorrow’s big highlight is **I DON’T LIKE MONDAYS.** live at Anime North in Toronto.

📍 I DON’T LIKE MONDAYS. at Anime North
🗓️ Saturday, May 23
🚪 Doors open: 6:00 PM
🎤 Concert starts: 7:00 PM

If you’re attending, don’t miss the concert!

#jrocknorth #AnimeNorth2026 animenorth #IDontLikeMondays #Anisong

Monster Magicals (@monstermagicals) at Anime North 2026 (@animenorthcompass)!

MONSTER MAGICALS is your local spooky musical collective.

Website:
https://www.dollymomoiro.com/monstermagicals

It's going to be a great weekend for live music! Don't miss it!

#jrocknorth #monstermagicals #animenorth

Toronto vkei, J-fashion, goth, and Harajuku friends — this one’s for you 🖤

HYSTERIA – Visual Kei Night! Sunday, May 3 at Ground Control Toronto!

Monster Magicals’ 3-year anniversary + Dolly’s Bday with live bands, DJs, vendors, fashion, and community.

🎸 Amy’s Arms
🎸 Hell’s Cattle
🎸 Monster Magicals

🎧 DJs, vendors + more

Doors: 8 PM
$15 online / $20 at door
Tickets: [www.dollymomoiro.com]

Online sales end April 28!

#jrocknorth #MonsterMagicals #VisualKeiNight #GroundControlToronto