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Born in China, graduated from a music academy in Beijing, and entered Berklee College of Music in the US by himself. He has formed his own musical style based on Jazz, which he majored in at Berklee College of Music, and is characterized by his global creativity in English, Japanese, and Chinese. In parallel with his artistic activities, he has been active in a wide range of activities such as providing music and producing. She also attracts attention as a model, and has more than 140,000 followers on Instagram and 500,000 followers on weibo.
Yuichi Kishino
Born in Tokyo, 1963. He has taught at the Graduate School of Film and New Media, Tokyo University of the Arts, the Faculty of Media Expression, Kyoto Seika University, and Art School. He calls himself a "studier" to encompass a wide range of activities, including music units such as "The Bearded Widow" and "Watts Towers. In 2015, he won the Grand Prize in the Entertainment Division at the 19th Japan Media Arts Festival for "The Right Way to Count". He is the producer of "Sumiyume Odori Procession," a dance dedication to the repose of the souls of the dead in Sumida Park, which has recovered from the remarkable damage 100 years after the Great Kanto Earthquake.
Tomoaki Baba
Born in Sapporo, Hokkaido in 1992. Enrolled in Berklee College of Music in 2011. After graduating, he is based in New York. After returning to Japan in 2020, he has focused on leader projects and released three leader albums, including "ELECTRIC RIDER" (2024). In the animated film "BLUE GIANT" to be released in 2023, he played the saxophone of the main character, Dai Miyamoto.
Glen Check
Formed by Junwan (Vo / Gt) and Hyokki (Ba / Key), the band debuted in 2011 with the EP “Disco Elevator” and won the Best Dance Electronic Music Award at the Korean Popular Music Awards for two consecutive years with the 2012 release “Haute Couture” and the 2013 release “YOUTH! Dance Electronic Music Award for two consecutive years. In 2023, Jaybo (Gt / Key) officially joined the band, and they are currently performing as “Band Live Set” with the addition of drums. In 2023, Jaybo (Gt / Key) officially joined the group, and now performs live in two forms: “Band Live Set” with drums, and “Electronic Live System”, an electronic set.
mei ehara
Singer-songwriter/writer. Began home recording during her student years and debuted with Kakubarhythm in 2017 with her first album ‘Sway’, produced by Kiseru's Tsujimura Go. Released her self-produced second album ‘Ampersands’ in 2020. She contributed to American singer-songwriter Faye Webster's album ‘I Know I'm Funny Haha’ (2021) and served as the support act for Faye Webster's US tours in 2024 and 2025. In September 2025, she released her first full-length album in about five years, ‘All About McGuffin’, and embarked on a tour across four US cities.
Khaki
Formed in 2018 within a band circle at Waseda University. Based in Tokyo, this five-member band creates immersive art rock. All members handle lyrics and composition, independently planning and producing everything from music recordings and music videos to merchandise and establishing their own management office. They continue to make strides with their original approach, drawing significant attention. In 2024, they held their largest solo concert to date, “Solo Concert,” at LIQUIDROOM, with tickets selling out. In 2025, they embarked on their first nationwide tour as a band, “Khaki LIVE TOUR 2025.”
cero
Formed in 2004. The three members are Shohei Takagi, Yu Arauchi, and Tsubasa Hashimoto, who have released four albums. Each of the three composes, arranges, and produces their own music, and they also conduct live performances and music production with supporting members. The band is a Tokyo band that combines musical pleasure and storytelling skill, and their future releases and live performances are always in the spotlight.
SUGIURUMN
Eiji Sugiura, whose real name is Eiji Sugiura, started his career in 1992 as a singer in the indie band Electric Glass Balloon, and after Electric Glass Balloon disbanded in 1998, he has been active as a DJ and solo artist under the name SUGIURUMN. He has released 9 albums, produced numerous singles and remixes, and played DJ booths around the world including Pacha in Ibiza and Sankys in Manchester, etc. In 2019, he will start his band again as THE ALEXX, bridging dance and rock styles. They have jumped onto the big stage with a style that bridges dance and rock.
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OGRE YOU ASSHOLE
OGRE YOU ASSHOLE is one of the leading live bands of the modern era, attracting many followers with their mellow psychedelia. After a guitar sound that synchronized with 00s US indie, they solidified their reputation with the conceptual trilogy "homely," "100 nen go" and "Paper Craft," which incorporated elements of psychedelic rock and krautrock. At the "FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL," they appeared on the WHITE STAGE (2014) and RED MARQUEE (2022) stages. In September 2024, they released their new album "Shizen to Computer"
TESTSET
Yoshinori Sunahara and LEO Imai, who performed at “FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '21” as a special formation of METAFIVE, welcomed Kenichi Shirane (Dr.) of GREAT3 and Seiichi Nagai (Gr.) of Relativity and newly named the group “TESTSET”. In July 2023, they released their first album “1STST” and delivered “EP2 TSTST” on October 9, 2024.
the hatch
A band from Hokkaido, Japan, currently based in Tokyo. Despite their post-punk origins, the self-taught band has developed a musical style that freely straddles the boundaries between genres, from Latin music to footwork. Last year, a new member, Soichiro Anzai (perc,syn) joined the band, and the band has been leaning toward a percussive sound. Their third album, which can be called the culmination of their efforts, is scheduled to be released soon.
RHYMESTER / Rapper / Radio Personality
Born in Tokyo in 1969. Formed the hip-hop group RHYMESTER in 1989. Since then, he has continued to be active as a top artist. In 2007, he started hosting the radio show “Rhyme Ster Uta Maru's Weekend Shuffle” on TBS Radio, and in 2009, he won the Galaxy Award for Radio DJ Personality. He is currently the main host of “After 6 Junction 2.” He has a deep understanding of film, and his sincere and meticulous film reviews on his radio program have garnered acclaim, with some even being published in book form. He co-edited “Morita Yoshimitsu's Complete Films” with film producer Mizawa Kazuko. In 2025, he received the “Yodogawa Nagaharu Award,” given to those who have contributed to the development of film culture.
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