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Aoi (Vo/Gt) and Ryoga Kubo (Gt) are a band with a sound reminiscent of 90's alternative grunge rock and indie music from overseas, and ennui, husky vocals, which has been talked about on radio stations and live houses since their first performance, with their outstanding composition sensitivity and cool appearance. Their music, which mixes stylish, sharp rock with catchy pop arrangements, is packed with exciting developments and quality melodies. The seamless transition between English and Japanese lyrics, spun in a comfortable enunciation, is another of their charms.
Kaho Nakamura
Born in 1992, musician, started his music career at the age of 20 in Kyoto. He continues to expand his musicality in various forms: solo, duo, and band. His appearance with new discoveries every time you see him will continue to expand his circle of resonance both in Japan and abroad. 2018 released the album “AINOU”. 2019 released 3 singles for distribution and a CD. 2019 “FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL” performance, and in December of the same year, he will hold his own project “Uta no Genzaichi 2019” at Shinkiba Studio Coast, Tokyo. Released “Aimir” in June 2021. She is the voice of Suzu / Belle, the main character in Mamoru Hosoda's latest film, “Ryu to Freckled Princess.
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Nagisa Murakami
A singer-songwriter based in Tokyo, Japan. Her folk-rooted melodies, supple groove, and swirling voice are her most appealing features, and she has a unique power that makes her unique. In 2024, he will join the chorus of Yumaro Abe (never young beach) and Gusokumuzu's works as well.
PAPUN BAND
Founded in 2007, the band quickly made waves by winning their debut appearance at the "TaiKe Rock Carnival," standing out among countless competitors. Their breakthrough continued in 2008 when they received the prestigious Ocean Star Award at the "Kunyao Ocean Music Festival," opening doors to performances at music festivals, school events, and various stages across Taiwan.
Over the years, they have released four full-length albums and one mini-album. Their music video for "Fish" has racked up over 19 million views on YouTube, while other tracks like "I’m Useless, Unable to Give You the Life You Want" and "Moonlight Beside the Moon" have captivated audiences worldwide, earning them a loyal global fanbase.
Naotaro Moriyama
Born April 23, 1976, in Tokyo, Japan, folk singer, has been supported by people of all ages for his unique world view and one-of-a-kind voice since his major debut in October 2002 with the mini-album “Dry Song is Just Right for Fish Food”, and has continued to release songs and perform live regularly. In recent years, he has also expanded his activities as an actor, appearing in NHK Saturday dramas such as “Kokoro no Kizu wo Healing to Itsuka” and NHK's serial TV novel “Yale.” His acting skills have been highly evaluated, and he is also scheduled to appear in the movie “Natsu no Suna no Kamo” to be released on July 4, 2012.
sahoterao
Born in Tokyo in 1981, she made her debut in 2007 with a piano storytelling album “Omi”. He has provided theme songs for Nobuhiko Obayashi's “Transfer Student: Sayonara Kimi” and Momoko Ando's “0.5mm”, produced music for commercials (KDDI, Kewpie, JA Mutual Insurance, etc.), and has written numerous newspaper (Nikkei, Hokkaido) and web articles as well as music. In addition to his original works, he has also been engaged in his life's work of discovering and rearranging old songs buried in the land. For six years, he was in charge of the “Prewar Music Exploration” series in Music Magazine. He has also been invited to participate in art projects throughout Japan, including “Sumida River Rage” (2021) in the East Tokyo area, “Contemporary Regional Tales” (2022) in Susaki, Kochi, and “Sense Island/Land” (2024) in Yokosuka, and his expressive activities through research are increasing. He organized the Big Issue support live “Rin Rin Fusu” by himself, which was held for the 11th time in 2024 at Tamahime Park, Yamatani. She has also teamed up with writer Erika Kobayashi to produce music reading plays that bring back to life the voices of women buried in history with music of the time, such as “Girls: Spinning and Weaving” about female workers and “Girls: Making Balloon Bombs” about female students who were mobilized for weapons manufacturing. She is also active in a three-piece band “Wakareru Fuyu ni Wakareru” with Reisaburo Adachi and Wataru Iga. His most recent music album is “Shu Shain. He is scheduled to release an album “Watashi no Suki no Roudou Uta” (My Favorite Labor Songs) in June 2025.
Aina the End
In 2015, he started as a member of BiSH, a punk band without instruments, and made his major debut the following year; in 2021, he released his first album “THE END,” for which he wrote all the lyrics, and began his solo career in earnest; in June 2023, BiSH regretfully disbanded, and he is currently working as a solo artist.
Pierre Taki
Born 8 April 1967 in Shizuoka Prefecture. Formed the band Electric Groove with Takkyu Ishino and others in 1989, pursuing a career as a musician while also working as an actor. Film credits include The Worst Guys in Japan, The Man Called Pirate, Outrage Final Chapter, Sunny, and Blood of Wolves.
Super Climbing Club
Formed in 2023, the five-member band “Super Climbing Club” is active primarily in Aichi Prefecture. True to their name, they simultaneously pursue mountaineering and band activities, performing at mountain lodges near 3000m elevations and live houses while vigorously training their legs and stamina. Band artwork and merchandise design are handled by Ishihama Yuu. Composer Oda Tomoyuki blends diverse genres with a free musicality that sparks listeners' imaginations, offering stories evoking nature and scenery. Combined with Hina's emotionally rich, transparent, and expansive “wind-like vocals,” they pursue a unique concept of ‘Mountains × Music’. They continue their traverse (long-distance traverse) aiming for the summit.
BIGMAMA
金井政人(Vo/Gt)、柿沼広也(Gt/Vo)、安井英人(Bass)、東出真緒(Violin/Piano ※現在一時活動休止中)、Bucket Banquet Bis(Drums)からなる、バイオリンとバケツを擁するロックバンド。2006年より始動。ロックとクラシックを融合させた『Roclassick』シリーズなどでシーンに独自の立ち位置を築き、2017年には日本武道館公演をソールドアウト。2021年の新メンバー加入を経て、2025年からは「音楽で奏でる空想遊園地」をテーマに楽曲を展開。2026年4月29日にニューアルバム『MOTHERLAND』をリリース。同年7月5日より結成20周年イヤーに突入し、様々なアニバーサリーイベントを予定している。
Ettone
ALYSAがLabel Head / Executive Producerを務める、クリエイティブレーベルO21(オートゥーワン)から生まれたクリエイティブガールグループ。彼女たちが掲げる音楽ジャンルは、「自分らしくありたい」という感情に寄り添う「LOOSE POPS」。anri, chiharu, koyuki, mirano, pia, shion, yuzuki、それぞれが表現者として制作に深く関わり、個人の記憶や経験を持ち寄り、ハーモニーとしてひとつの物語に編み直していく。音楽制作では、ALYSAが世界各地のトップクリエイターや日本国内の優れたアーティストたちとコラボレーションを重ねながら、Ettoneのメンバー自身も作曲やクリエイティブに参加し、国やジャンルの枠を越えたサウンドを共に構築している。4作目となる配信シングル“1UP↑1DOWN↓”が6月29日に配信リリースされた。
Nape
東京を拠点に活動する二人組ロックバンド。中学の同級生であるWATARU(Vo)とISSEI(Gt)によって結成。UKロックの手触りと清涼感のあるボーカルを掛け合わせ、孤独や弱さに焦点を当てた等身大の歌詞を、生身の演奏で前向きな感情へと昇華させる。2024年5月に1stシングル“Sentiments”をリリースして本格始動。2024年にはWATARUが『FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '24』でThe Killersのステージに飛び入りし、大きな話題を呼んだ。2026年9月12日(土)、初のワンマンライブ『THE GREATEST ESCAPE』を下北沢BASEMENTBARで開催する。
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