ARTISTS
#Shun Ishiwaka
Percussionist, born in 1992 in Hokkaido. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts after studying percussion at the high school attached to the Faculty of Music, Tokyo University of the Arts. Upon graduation, he received the Acanthus Music Award and the Doseikai Award. As a leader project, he leads Answer to Remember, CLNUP4, SMTK, and Songbook Trio, and has participated in numerous live performances and productions by Quruli, Ringo Sheena, KID FRESINO, Ozora Kimishima, CRCK/LCKS, and many others.
SPECIAL
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Shun Ishiwaka × Tomoaki Baba: A Journey Through Time with Childhood Friends
Examining the new releases from both artists, set to be among the best albums of 2024
Yasuo Murao
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Drummer Shun Ishiwaka: The Unstoppable Force and His Relentless Pursuit of Challenges
Kuroda Takanori
RECOMMEND
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Yoko Yamanaka on ‘Desert of Namibia’: Yuumi Kawai’s Miraculous Collaboration and Social Struggles
Tsuyoshi Asai
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Director Naoko Yamada’s Journey: ‘The Colors Within’ as a Milestone Following ‘A Silent Voice’
HINATAKA
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Salasa on Embracing Endings: Finding Peace in the Natural Flow of Grief
Yuri Matsui
#FASHION
Hirofumi Kurino’s Vision: Embracing “Beyond Elitism” and the Future of Fashion
Chikei Hara
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aespa Stuns Tokyo Dome with Powerhouse Performances and Individual Flair
Minami Goto
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Keiichi Tanaami’s Creative Odyssey: An In-Depth Look at Japan’s Legendary Modern Artist
Mika Kosugi
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Hakushi Hasegawa’s “Mahōgakkō”: Reinventing Clichés for the Next Pop Standard
NordOst / 松島広人
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Yuki Chiba’s Post-KOHH Comeback: “Team Tomodachi” and “Mamushi” with Megan Thee Stallion
Takahiro Kanazawa
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Techno Tactics: Pasocom Music Club × LAUSBUB Formula for Living Through Music
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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
#MUSIC
2024.10.9
Hakushi Hasegawa Announces Debut Live Tour; New Collaboration with KID FRESINO Now Streaming
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2024.10.9
ONE PIECE ONLY Exhibition: A Seamless “Great Scroll” of Connected Pages
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2024.10.10
Alec Soth Unveils “A Room of Rooms” at Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
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2024.10.11
‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Hits Nationwide Theatrical Release on October 11
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2024.10.11
tofubeats Returns: Nationwide Tour Set for October
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2024.10.12
NOT WONK’s Kato Launches “Exchange Market of Expression” in October at Tomakomai Civic Hall Before Demolition
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2024.10.12
FAHDAY in Tomakomai Announces First Wave: Ayano Kaneko and More, Curated by NOT WONK’s Kato
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2024.10.12
Second Lineup Announced for ‘TOKYO ISLAND’ Festival at a “Mysterious Unknown Location”
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2024.10.12
QURULI Announces Kyoto Music Expo 2024 at Umekoji Park Over Two Days in October
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2024.10.12
Tomakomai’s FAHDAY Adds EGO-WRAPPIN’ and Masafumi Gotoh’s Art to Lineup
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Jamie xx Returns to Japan After Eight Years: In Waves Album Tour Announced
Kisshomaru Shimamura’s “what is good?” Photo Exhibit Debuts with First Photobook
TAMATAMA FESTIVAL 2024 Returns to Western Tokyo, Presented by WACK and NiEW
Mori Art Museum’s Machine Love Exhibition Blends Video Games, AI, and Contemporary Art
GUCCI COSMOS Exhibition Arrives at Kyocera Museum: Celebrating 60 Years of GUCCI in Japan
“Violently Cute” Returns to Odaiba in 2024: A Celebration of Internet Culture
Japan’s OPULENCE Drag Show Hits Tokyo and Osaka for Vol. 5
‘Back to Black’: First Look at Amy Winehouse Biopic Reveals Teaser and Poster