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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maya ongaku on the Road: A Glimpse into Their Evolving Philosophy Abroad
Hiroyoshi Tomite
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Sayo Komada Preserves Shamisen Tradition with a Twist: Why She Plays “Can’t Stop” on Instagram
Takahiro Kanazawa
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10 Years with Atarashii Gakko! and Defying the Norms
Tomonori Shiba
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Manami Kakudo’s Yamagata Performance: A Musical Collaboration with Local Artists
imdkm
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Eiko Ishibashi Reflects on Music Today: Anger and Ambiguous Affirmation in Antigone
Shoichi Yamamoto
#BOOK
Butter’s Asako Yuzuki on Why Overlooked Japanese Novels Became Global Sensations
Yoko Hasada
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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2025.8.26
Toyama’s SUKIYAKI Festival Launches Spin-off Events in Tokyo
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2025.8.27
FIEVEL IS GLAUQUE Embark on Japan Debut This August
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2025.8.27
Yaeji Announces August Tokyo Show Following Debut Album Release
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2025.8.28
Kaytranada Announces First Japan Show in Seven Years with Lou Phelps
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2025.8.29
Sweet Love Shower 2025: First Wave of Artists Revealed for 30th Anniversary Celebration
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2025.8.29
August “exPoP!!!!!” Brings Five Acts to NiEW’s Monthly Free Event
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2025.8.30
Gen Hoshino Reveals Dates for MAD HOPE Asia Tour
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2025.8.30
Ryuichi Sakamoto Exhibition Launches in Osaka, Bringing to Life His 18-Year-Old Expo Journey
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2025.8.23
Eve Announces Major K Arena Yokohama Show for 2025 Summer, Celebrating “Under Blue”
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2025.8.23
ONE MUSIC CAMP in Hyogo Adds ACIDMAN, ASOUND, and Gusokumuzu
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PokéPark KANTO Set to Open in Japan Spring 2026 as Pokémon’s First Permanent Attraction
Quruli Announce Nationwide Tour and First of Four Monthly Singles, “Wandering”
Aichi 2025 International Art Festival Inspires Regional Resource Exhibition in Seto City
kanekoayano Announces Debut Nippon Budokan Concert for January 2026