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NTsKi

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Artist and musician from Kyoto. He produces gentle yet somehow eerie vocals and tracks that mix a variety of musical styles. In 2021, he was selected by Bijutsu Techo as one of the newcomer artists who will pave the way for the 2020s. He has attracted attention from prominent artists in Japan and abroad, and has participated in works by Giant Claw, Food Festival a.k.a foodman, Tagaryu, KM, and others. Other projects include songwriting for Dirty Hit's new singer Wallice, the METI-sponsored Japan Pavilion at SXSW2019 under the general direction of Yoichi Ochiai, virtual singer te'resa, and music for a fashion brand. On August 6, 2021, he released his first album, “Orca”, on the Ohio label Orange Milk/EM Records, and it was selected as Bandcamp's Album Of The Day, and also charted on Apple Music Japan's electronic album chart. On November 10, 2023, he released his second album “Calla” on “EM Records”. On November 10, 2023, his second album “Calla” was released on the EM Records label.

CHAPPO

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Instrumental band formed in 2019, both born in 2000. On December 13, 2023, their first single “Fukidashi” was released on 7” from Kakubarhythm. The band incorporates various elements into their music with a stranger-than-music sensibility. The duo is on an unusual journey with an unknown destination.

Mom

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現行の海外ヒップホップシーンとの同時代性を強く感じさせるサウンドコラージュ・リズムアプローチを取り入れつつも、日本人の琴線に触れるメロディラインを重ねたトラック、遊び心のあるワードセンスが散りばめられた内省的で時にオフェンシブなリリックに、オリジナリティが光る。音源制作のみならず、アートワークやMusic Videoの監修もこなし、隅々にまで感度の高さを覗かせる。

Miram

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Born in 1999 in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Her inclusive voice and songwriting that is both dainty and sharp are appealing. 2021 saw the release of an EP with Syotanegi (WANG GUNG BAND, ex.Valley Boys), the CD release of her 1st AL “Sail wind", the EP "The Day I Played with the Momoiro Pelican", a cassette co-written with vocalist Meow from Nekosen, and a single. On March 16, 2022 (Wed.), She released her 2nd album "Ducky" including "Low Airplane" (producer: Keiichi Sokabe), the theme song of the movie "Love Nonetheless" directed by Hideo Jojo & written by Rikiya Imaizumi, and produced by Keiichi Sokabe. After that, he invited Yusuke Kume (Special Favorite Music) as a producer and released "Natsu no Boku ni mo" and "Lemon Tree" for distribution, attracting attention, and on March 22 (Wed.), She released a new song "Like You Like It".

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Fuki Kitamura

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Born in 2003 in Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture. She began studying piano and children's songs at an early age, and later participated in the National Children's Song Contest as a Tohoku representative. In March 2023, she released her first single "amaranthus feat. Misaki Umei" and performed in "ROKIE A GO-GO" at "FUJI ROCK FESʼ 23. GO-GO" at "FUJI ROCK FESʼ 23. Her mix of various genres including dance music, jazz, folk, and electronica has become a topic of conversation. He also participated in the remix of "Ichigo Miruku" by ena mori feat. tomggg, and in the original soundtrack of the TV drama "Chikyu no Arukikata" by Tomita Labo, as well as DJing under the name asak.

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Futa Takamura

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He was a member of “Plasonika,” which has produced many artists active in the major scene, and made his major debut in 2020 as “Hi Cheers!” formed by the same group. After the band's activities came to an end, he launched his solo project “sabio” and is currently active mainly on the Internet scene with works using synthetic voices such as VOCALOID.

MANAKANA

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A new unit by Mana (Vo / Key) and Kana (Vo / Gt) of the New Excite Onna band “CHAI,” which disbanded in March 2024. Mana has started a character project named “Omochizu,” and Kana is also active as a yoga instructor.

Yutaro Furutachi

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Born on April 5, 1991 in Tokyo, Japan. In 2008, he formed the band “The SALOVERS” and started his career as a vocalist and guitarist; in March 2015, he took an indefinite hiatus from the band and started his solo career; in March 2017, he formed a new band “2”; in June 2021, he took a hiatus and on February 22, 2022, the band The band was renamed “The 2” and resumed their activities on February 22, 2024. As an actor, he made his debut in the movie “Hibi Rock” in 2014. Since then, he has appeared in NHK's TV series “Hiyokko”, the film “Naratage”, and NHK's historical drama “Hikaru Kimi e”, among others. His film credits include “Ichigo no Uta” and “I'm Crazy”.

Akira Kosemura

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Born on June 6, 1985 in Tokyo, Japan, he established his own label, Schole Records, after releasing his solo album “It's On Everything” on an Australian label in 2007. Since then, he has been active in the fields of film, TV drama, video games, stage, and commercial music, while consistently releasing solo albums. He has composed music for films such as “From Ragelli with Love,” “A Boy and His Dog,” “Morning Comes,” the foreign drama “Love Is__,” and the Nintendo Switch game “Jack Jeanne” produced by Sui Ishida.

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Awesome City Club

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2013年東京・渋谷にて結成。メンバーの幅広いルーツをMIXした音楽性、男女ツインボーカルが生み出すハーモニーが特徴の3人組バンド。2021年には映画『花束みたいな恋をした』に出演し、インスパイアソング“勿忘”をリリースすると再生回数は11億回を突破。2025年4月にはデビュー10周年の節目を迎え、10作品連続リリースを発表。9月からは台湾を含む10箇所を回る全国ツアー「Awesome Talks Live House Tour 2025-26」の開催が決定。時代と共に進化を続け、活動の場を広げている。

Baby Canta

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東京生まれの22歳。小学生からギターを弾き、高校卒業後にDTMと作詞作曲を開始。SNSに投稿した星野源の“SUN”のカバー動画が一晩で20万再生を記録し注目を集める。1stシングル“ビビってバビってブー”はJ-WAVE「SONAR TRAX」選出、各チャートで上位入り。2025年EP表題曲“SHYBOY”は全国53局パワープレイに決定。11月には新曲“I LOVE YOU BABY”を配信リリースした。ブラックミュージックのグルーヴとロックの躍動感を併せ持つ、新世代アーティスト。

Takuro Okada

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1991年生まれ、東京都福生市育ち。ギタリスト / ソングライター / プロデューサー。2012年からバンド「森は生きている」のメンバーとして活動。解散後、ソロ活動を本格的に開始する。ソロアルバムに『ノスタルジア』(2017年)、『MORNING SUN』(2020年)、サム・ゲンデル、カルロス・ニーニョ、細野晴臣らも参加した『Betsu No Jikan』(2022年)がある。また、ギタリストとして、優河、柴田聡子、ROTH BART BARON、never young beachなどのレコーディングやライブに参加している。

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