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Take Sasamoto’s Laboratory Exhibition Set for August 2025 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
日程 2025.8.23
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Yaeji Announces August Tokyo Show Following Debut Album Release
日程 2025.8.27
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Kaytranada Announces First Japan Show in Seven Years with Lou Phelps
日程 2025.8.28
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Sweet Love Shower 2025: First Wave of Artists Revealed for 30th Anniversary Celebration
日程 2025.8.29 - 2025.8.31
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August “exPoP!!!!!” Brings Five Acts to NiEW’s Monthly Free Event
日程 2025.8.29
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Gen Hoshino Reveals Dates for MAD HOPE Asia Tour
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VOL. 4
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VOL. 12
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TAMIW
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VOL. 3
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VOL. 6
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“NiEW Best Music” is a playlist that introduces artists who respond to the subtleties of the times and present new options.
The music recommended by the NiEW editorial staff, regardless of fame, genre, or national borders, is updated as needed.
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