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ドリームロック、オルタナティブロックを軸とした楽曲をバンドスタイルで制作し、ライブ活動を行うソロ・アーティスト。「味の素×北欧、暮らしの道具店コラボWeb CMひとりごとエプロン」や「ABEMA Prime」EDテーマに楽曲が起用される。セルフプロデュースで活動しており、ビジュアルデザインや映像制作を自身でプロデュースしているほか、他アーティストへの楽曲提供なども行っている。主にバンドスタイルでライブ活動を展開。
Yukari Takinami
漫画家。札幌市に生まれ、釧路市で育つ。日本大学芸術学部を卒業後、2004年に24歳のフリーター女子の日常を描いた4コマ漫画『臨死!!江古田ちゃん』でデビュー。現在、『わたしたちは無痛恋愛がしたい』を連載中。そのほか、「ポリタスTV」にて、「瀧波ユカリの なんでもカタリタスTV」にも出演中。
西寺郷太
1973年東京生まれ京都育ち。早稲田大学在学時に結成したバンド「NONA REEVES」のシンガー、メイン・ソングライターとして、1997年デビュー。以後、音楽プロデューサー、作詞・作曲家としても少年隊、SMAP、V6、YUKI、鈴木雅之、岡村靖幸、私立恵比寿中学などの多くの作品、アーティストに携わる。
日本屈指の音楽研究家としても知られ、近年では特に80年代音楽の伝承者としてテレビ・ラジオ出演、雑誌連載など精力的に活動。マイケル・ジャクソン、プリンスなどの公式ライナーノーツを手がける他、執筆した書籍の数々はベストセラーに。代表作に小説『噂のメロディー・メイカー』(扶桑社)、『プリンス論』(新潮新書)など。
現在Spotifyにて公式ポッドキャスト「西寺郷太のGOTOWN Podcast」配信中。
鈴木実貴子
アコギとドラムの2ピースロックバンド鈴木実貴子ズのVo / Gt。2012年結成、2024年10月メジャーデビュー。生活で感じる闇、疑問や絶望、そこからわずかに見える光・希望を楽曲に落とし込み、圧倒的なボーカルで表現する。
Yurina Kaneko
Born in Tokyo in 1995. Graduated from the School of Film and New Media, Ritsumeikan University. A member of Ritsumeikan University's film club, she has produced many music videos and films. Her independent film "Strolling Plants" (2019) was selected for an award film at the 41st Pia Film Festival. Her feature film "Sleeping Insects" won the Grand Prix at Muzik Lab 2019. Her latest film, " People Who Talk to Plushies Are Kind " will be released on April 14, 2023.
Shimamura Kissyoumaru
Born in Tokyo, Japan. Artist. Photographer. He is active both in Japan and abroad, not only in photography, but also as a co-chairman of the frence brand kibn, Ramen Kichijomaru, and the same gallery. Solo exhibitions include "Unusual Usual" (Portland, 2014), "Inside Out" (Warsaw, 2016), and "photosynthesis" (Tokyo, 2020).
SIRUP
With a vocal style that moves freely between rapping and singing, and a sophisticated, genre-defying sound that combines his roots in neo-soul and R&B with gospel and hip-hop, he delivers music that anyone can feel good about.
Shinobu Kawai
Born in Tokyo in 1971, he formed the band "SUPER JUNKY MONKEY" with members he met when he was 18, debuted on Sony Records in 1994, and continued his activities while traveling back and forth between Japan and the U.S. He took a temporary break in 1999. Since then, he has participated in various bands and units. Currently active mainly with Otomo Yoshihide Special Big Band, Akira Sakata COCODA, Takeshi Shibuya, KERA & Broken Flowers, Anada Quartet (Kazuhisa Uchihashi), Phnom Penh Model, and others. Loves curry.
JP THE WAVY
Born in Shonan, Japan in 1993, he released his music video "Cho Wavy De Gomenne" in 2017, which became a big hit. He was the only Asian to participate in the soundtrack of the movie "Wild Speed: Jet Break" and provided the image song for the Japanese version of "Wild Speed: Fire Boost" released in 2023.
ashikoshigenkikyoshitsu
Comedy duo from Watanabe Entertainment, consisting of KUROSAWA, born July 12, 1993 in Saitama Prefecture, and UCHIDASUPER HATAMIN, born March 28, 2000 in Hiroshima Prefecture. They are regular performers on “Late Night Honey” (Fuji Television). Uchida Spesharu Hatamin is active not only in live performances but also in various other activities, such as being selected as a candidate for the U-29 New Member Discovery Project for “Sekai no Hatto to Itte Q!
Ryo Ikeda
Born in 1992. Scriptwriter / Director / Actor / Plastic artist. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts with a degree in sculpture, and formed “Yuumei” in 2015. Recent works include “Heartland” written / directed (68th Kishida Kunio Drama Award), “Curing” written / directed / produced (selected as one of the best five plays of the first half of “The 32nd Yomiuri Theatre Grand Prix Director Award”), and “Terayama Cabaret” script. Also, as a modeling work, he originated “Crystal Handle Faucet Ring” and produced the prototype for a capsule toy.
Haruki Jimbo
Born in 1994. Theater writer/choreographer/composer/video director. He is involved in a wide range of live entertainment. He crosses dance, video, music, and theater, and performs at cafes, aquariums, galleries, live houses, and anywhere else he can. He has a varied career that includes the music theater “Jyara Singing, It's Our Birthdays” (writing/directing/music/performance), “Tokyo Kanojo” January issue lounge girls (music), “Bokura no Azareta Asagohan” episodes 4 and 5 (writing/directing), NEWS live tour (choreography assistant/performing dancer), and more.
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