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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。
Ayatake Ezaki
Musician, born in 1992 in Fukuoka, Japan, studied piano at age 4 and composition at age 7. He graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts with a Bachelor's degree in Musicology and received a Master's degree from the University of Tokyo. In addition to playing keyboards for WONK and millennium parade, he has recorded and produced works for King Gnu, Vaundy, Yonezu Genji, and many other artists. He has also composed music for the movie "Homunculus" (2021) and other theatrical productions, and continues to work freely across a variety of fields, including organizing a music label and participating in art education.
後藤正文
1976年静岡県生まれ。ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATIONのボーカル&ギター。新しい時代とこれからの社会を考える新聞『THE FUTURE TIMES』の編集長を務める。インディーズレーベル『only in dreams』主宰。
vöv
A music group formed in 2020 for the Corona Disaster, consisting of four members: kaitö (Composer / Vo / Cho), kaïyo (Vo / Cho), äoi (Vo / Cho), and rëiji (Vo / Cho). The concept is “enjoy the sound”. The members, kaitö and rëiji, are brothers. They are always pursuing new sounds and rhythms without being bound by genres.
Salasa
A singer-songwriter from Shonan. She is not only active in music, but also works as an artist, apparel brand buyer, photographer, hula dancer, and more. Influenced by “blues,” a genre of music born out of sadness and depression, she sublimates negative emotions and things into her works under the theme of “Live Bluesy.
She Her Her Hers
An alternative band formed by Hiroyasu Takahashi, Taiki Matsuura, and Tomasong, known for their dynamic and boundary-pushing sound.
The band gained significant momentum in 2019 with the release of their third album, Location. That same year, they signed with the Chinese label Weary Bird Records (Taihei Music Group) and successfully completed a seven-city tour in China, marking their breakthrough into the Asian music scene.
Their creativity continued to flourish with the release of Afterglow in March 2022, followed by Diffusion of Responsibility in November 2023. The latter album inspired their largest undertaking yet: the “Diffusion of Responsibility” Asia Tour 2023-2024, which featured 17 solo performances across 16 cities, solidifying their presence in the region.
In October 2024, the band released their latest album, Pathway, and wrapped up their journey with a triumphant solo performance at Tokyo’s iconic Ebisu LIQUIDROOM.
ALAN
Formed in 2019, this 5-piece band is based in Tokyo. The band's two overlapping guitars and strong vocals create lyrics and songs with a unique world view. The music is close to the daily lives of “adults living in Tokyo today”.
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