ARTISTS
#Emerald
Formed in 2011. A Japanese band presenting a new generation of city pop music that combines the sounds of jazz, neo-soul, and AOR with the context of Japanese pop music. In January 2022, the band held a successful 10th anniversary solo live concert at Shibuya WWWX. Billboard/Blue Note via BlackMusic.
SPECIAL
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Emerald’s Yosuke Nakano Explores Harmony with Others and Reminisces About PaperBagLunchbox
I’ve learned to value a time in my life I once wanted to erase
Atsutake Kaneko
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Emerald x YONA YONA WEEKENDERS talk about working class city pop
Atsutake Kaneko
RECOMMEND
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Kaika’s First Album and Musical Journey: The Blooming of a Gifted Songwriter
Atsutake Kaneko
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Beyond Perfection: Ayatake Ezaki Reflects on His Diverse Piano Experience
Kuroda Takanori
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Saitama’s “Bonsai Sanctuary”: An Art Project Redefining Local Value
Mika Kosugi
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Naotaro Moriyama Discusses Facing Death’s Edge: His Father’s Passing and His Own Journey
Maki Shibata
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Émile Gallé: Longing for Paris – A Journey into the Artist’s Relationship with His Roots
Mika Kosugi
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Monet’s Later Years Captured in Groundbreaking Tokyo Exhibition
Mika Kosugi
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Diving into Hokusai’s World: A Journey Through HOKUSAI: ANOTHER STORY in TOKYO
NiEW’S PLAYLIST
NiEW recommends alternative music🆕
NiEW Best Music is a playlist featuring artists leading the music scene and offering alternative styles in our rapidly evolving society. Hailing from Tokyo, the NiEW editorial team proudly curates outstanding music that transcends size, genre, and nationality.
EVENTS
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2025.5.9
Natori Unveils 2025 Nationwide Tour Across Five Zepp Cities
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2025.5.9
‘Queer’ Directed by Luca Guadagnino and Starring Daniel Craig to Premiere in Japan This May
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2025.5.9
‘Paddington in Peru’ Set for Japan Release: A Dashing Bear’s Peruvian Adventure
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2025.5.9
KCON JAPAN 2025 Adds YENA, P1Harmony, KickFlip and More
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2025.5.10
CRAFTROCK FESTIVAL ’25 Reveals Second Lineup with Eight Artists
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2025.5.10
Noto Support Event GAPPA ROCKS ISHIKAWA Announces Lineup with BRAHMAN, Kuroyume and More
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2025.5.10
Tohji to Headline Second Day of KOBE MELLOW CRUISE 2025
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2025.5.11
Ayumu Imazu Announces Solo Performance at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall
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2025.5.13
LAGWAGON Returns to Japan for Five Shows in May
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2025.5.2
SICF26 Art Festival Brings 170 Creators to Aoyama This May
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