A­R­T­I­S­T­S

A five-piece psychedelic rock 'n' roll band in Tokyo consisting of a singer, three guitars, bass, and drums.
The band has released 9 full-length albums and 4 mini-albums, with several member changes in between, and has performed at major festivals such as FUJI ROCK. They have also expanded their activities to include a one-man live performance in China and a one-man live performance at Hibiya Noon.
The bombastic yet delicate music played by the five members, who have fallen in love with music, evokes old American country towns, back alleys of England, and the beauty of Japan's four seasons, enveloping the listener with a dazzling light.
This is rock 'n' roll updated to its true form.

Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Born in Tokyo in 1962 and raised in Kobe. Joined the publishing company Rocking On in 1986, and has served as editor-in-chief of “ROCKIN'ON JAPAN” since 1991, and as editor-in-chief of “rockin'on” since 2000, and is currently the general editor of both magazines. He has interviewed and written liner notes for numerous artists, and has gained the enthusiastic support of many readers.

In 2020, he launched the management/label “BMSG” and became CEO. He has produced the boy groups BE:FIRST and MAZZEL. He is an artist, producer, and manager with a wide range of talents.

Formed in 2005. The band started its activities mainly in Beijing, and has become an iconic indie band with a strong following among music industry people and sophisticated young music fans in China. They belong to "Maybe Mars," a music label that produces outstanding indie bands in China. They have toured many foreign countries including the U.S. and Australia, and in 2007, they accompanied Sonic Youth on their European tour. They are a rare band that continues to lead indie music in China.

ひなまつり生まれ横浜育ち。シンガーソングライター。NIYANIYA RECORDS主宰。2009年から都内を中心に、ライブ演奏、音楽制作、文筆業、俳優業、ポッドキャストなど、ジャンルの垣根を越えながら活動中。これまでにdiskunion/DIW内レーベルMY BEST!、曽我部恵一が主宰するROSE RECORDS、自主レーベルNIYANIYA RECORDSから計12枚アルバム作品を発表している。2024年5月22日(水)には最新フルアルバム「ごきげん」(2024)を配信リリース。6月12日(水)には三浦康嗣（□□□）Remixを収録した「海へ海へ海へ」7インチレコードが発売。6月15日(土)から6月30日(日)までHMV record shop Shibuya 2階 Bankrobber LABOにて参加作家18名によるジャケット・アートワーク展「ごきげん展」、6月27日(木)には活動15周年を記念した渋谷WWW・ワンマンショーを開催予定。

Formed in 2021 in a seaside village near Enoshima, maya ongaku is a three-piece band made up of Tsutomu Sonoda, Ryota Takano, and Shoei Ikeda. They’re part of a vibrant community of local musicians creating earthy psychedelia that transcends the roots of the soul. The name “maya ongaku” isn’t drawn from ancient civilizations, but is a newly coined term that describes imaginary landscapes just beyond the edge of perception. Their starting point is what they call “spontaneous generation” — the idea of life emerging from non-life.
In May 2023, they released their debut album, Approach to Anima, through Guruguru Brain and Bayon Production. After a successful EU/UK tour in November and a domestic tour in December, they returned in August 2024 with their new EP, Electronic Phantoms. That same month, they hosted rhythm echo noise, a collaborative event with WWW, inviting Dutch artist Felbm to perform. maya ongaku was also honored with the “Best Breakthrough Artists” award at the inaugural TOKYO ALTER MUSIC AWARD 2024, a new global music award launched from Tokyo. They’ve played at major festivals across Japan — including Mori, Michi, Ichiba, FFKT, FUJI ROCK, Asagiri JAM, and FUJI & SUN — as well as at festivals in Korea and China, continuing to grow their presence across Asia and beyond.

maya ongaku ｜ linktr.ee/maya_ongaku
Instagram ｜ https://www.instagram.com/maya_ongaku/?hl=ja
Twitter ｜ https://twitter.com/maya_ongaku

Based in Nagoya, Japan, he is active as a solo project GOFISH, debuting with the album “Songs for a Leap Year” (Stiff Slack) in 2003, and releasing songs with a band from his sixth album “Standing at the Speed of Light” released in 2021. In 2024, he released the album “GOFISH”, which featured Tetsuro Fujimaki, Graveyard Gitaro, Tsutomu Nakayama, Yuichi Ushioda, Tsutomu Motoyama, Kensuke Ide, and Uki, and was released live at various venues. Terai is also known as the vocalist and guitarist of NICE VIEW, one of the best hardcore bands in Japan, and is a guitarist in SIBAFÜ, which started its activities in 2019.

Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Born in 1995, Kobe-based singer-songwriter. Began piano at age 4 and guitar in high school. Influenced by Showa-era pop songs, jazz, Japanese rock, and various other genres, her music is characterized by a nostalgic yet catchy sound. In 2025, she sang for Kansai Electric Power Transmission & Distribution's new TV commercial “Resolution at 30,” commemorating 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and its recovery efforts.

Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

1966年10月8日、東京生まれ。1971年、５歳のとき事故で父が死去。小学校入学後に母の郷里である静岡に引っ越す。10代でベーシストとして加入したURGH POLICE解散後の1988年、22歳の頃にTHE YELLOW MONKEYを始動。翌1989年から現メンバーのラインナップとなり活動が本格化すると同時にボーカリストへ転向する。1992年のメジャーデビューを経て、1995年にリリースした5thアルバム『FOUR SEASONS』が初のオリコンチャート１位を獲得、ブレイクを果たす。2001年に活動休止(2004年に解散)。2003年よりYOSHII LOVINSON名義でソロ活動を開始し、2006年からは吉井和哉名義に移行。2016年１月８日、THE YELLOW MONKEY再集結の発表。2020年４月に予定されていた東京ドーム２daysが新型コロナウイルスの蔓延のため中止に。翌年のソロツアー中に喉の不具合によりツアーを中断、後に喉頭がんと診断される。治療を経て復活のステージの場に選ばれたのは2024年４月の東京ドーム公演となった。その後10thアルバム『Sparkle X』の発表とそれに伴うツアーも成功させた。現在もソロ、バンド両方での精力的な活動を展開している。

A post-trip hop band formed in 2018, led by Vo. tami. Despite the band format, their sound is based on electronic tracks via bass music and hip-hop with sampling and analog synths, creating alternative music with a perfect sense of balance. After forming, the band released their first album "flower vases" in 2018. in 2019, they will embark on a 20-show U.S. tour. In 2019, they toured the U.S. for 20 shows, and in 2020, they released their second album "future excercise". The band's studio "Hidden Place" in Sakai Temple, Osaka, Japan, is where they have been working since the release of their second album. In 2021, the band released two singles, "Lights" and "Pure PscychoGirl". In February 2022, they released their first EP "Floating Girls" in limited stores and digitally, and in September, they re-released it as a nationally distributed version with a DVD including live footage. From November to January of the following year, "Eyes on Me," "Kick Off," and "My Innocence" were released digitally for three consecutive months, garnering attention. On February 22, 2023, they released their third album, "Fight for Innocence".
https://tamiw.net/

Born on August 26, 1971. Virgo, type AB. Born in Kagawa Prefecture.
Started his career as vocalist/guitarist for Sunny Day Service in the early '90s, and released his first album "Young People" in 1995. In 2001, he made his solo debut with the single "Guitar," inspired by the Christmas terrorist attacks in New York City. In 2004, he established his own label, ROSE RECORDS, and began his activities based on independent/DIY music. Since then, in parallel with Sunny Day Service and solo work, he has continued to express himself in unconventional ways, producing, providing music, film music, commercial music, writing, acting, and more.

DTM unit formed in 2015. The members are Osaka natives, Soli Shibata and MasatooHan_2F2D. In 2018, they released their first album “DREAM WALK”, their first nationally distributed album. In 2019, their 2nd album “Night Flow” was selected for the “12th CD Shop Grand Prize 2020” and attracted a lot of attention. Their 5th album “Love Flutter” will be released on August 7, 2024.