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Formed in the summer of 2021 by Kei Satow (Vo/Gt), yukai the nippon (Gt/Cho), Charlie (Ba/Cho), and Shirokuma (Dr/Cho), the band is a “Japanese song rock band for all ages” that performs mainly in Tokyo. The band's lyrics are full of Satow's humanity, and the vivid band sound that colors the nostalgic melodies is ear-catching and has been gaining support. From Tokyo to the whole country, regardless of genre or scene, the band is expanding its activities by performing at “MURO FESTIVAL” and “SUMMER SONIC” in 2024.
nishina
nissina is a rising star who has emerged with her natural singing voice in the new era. Her voice is gentle, fragile, and addictive. A melody line that is nostalgic and comforting, as if you were sleeping. A sense of words spun delicately with innocent gaiety. Her music, which is gentle yet has a hint of madness lurking within, thoroughly captivates listeners. Her voice and music, which have been captivating listeners slowly and at her own pace, are now quietly and more actively moving out into the world in search of new encounters. The most important newcomer, a talent that encompasses “fragility and madness,” appears here.
Aki Yahata
Born in Tokyo in 1985 and currently lives in Kyoto. Graduated from Shiga University of Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, after completing the M.F.A. and Ph.D. programs at Tokyo University of the Arts. He is a contemporary artist who creates interdisciplinary art works based on field research and interviews. His main media are video and installation. As part of his pursuit of the concept of “the (geographical/social/mental) frontier,” he has recently focused on “hand-crafted food” and “road movies. He is the director/editor of “Teishoku,” an online archive of hand-crafted food cultures from around the world.
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suzukimikikozu
Formed in 2012, the band has released three albums and two EPs on the independent market. The band's songs, produced by Mikiko Suzuki's heart-stirring vocals and Zu's emotional drumming, strike deep into the heart of the listener. The melodies are full of pop sensibility. In 2022, they performed at “ROOKIE A GO GO” of “FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL” and were selected as “RISING STAR” of “RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL”. In “Heart Noise”, he has performed with Takehara Pistol, Higuchi Ai, THA BLUE HERB, and others.
Asako Yuzuki
Original story. Born in Tokyo, he won the All Yomimono New Writers Award for “Forget Me, Not Blue” in 2008. In 2015, she won the Shugoro Yamamoto Award for “Nile Perch Girls' Club. His major works include “A Hotel Fit for Me,” “Akko-chan at Lunch,” “Ito-kun A to E,” and “All Not.
Kento Ido
Born in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. He writes lyrics, composes, arranges, makes tracks, sings, plays guitar, and records. He became interested in the act of recording when he was in junior high school and started recording guitars and songs on a 4-track MTR, as well as collages of existing sound sources. 2004 he formed the band “Super Noah”, for which he serves as vocalist and guitarist. 2020 March: Released his first album “Song of the swamp” was released in March 2020. He elaborated the arrangements with various sound effects and deconstructed the rhythm section, etc. In June 2022, he released his second album “I'm here, where are you”
akkogorilla
Rapper. He made his major label debut as a drummer, and after the band broke up, he became a rapper, winning Japan's first female-only MC battle, the “CINDERELLA MCBATTLE,” in 2017. In 2022, she will release a mini-album “Magma I.” From April 2019, she will be a member of J-WAVE “SONAR MUSIC”. In April 2019, she will be the main navigator of J-WAVE's “SONAR MUSIC” program, and she has been active in expressive activities that transcend gender, nationality, age, and industry barriers.
Ohzora Kimishima
Born in 1995 in Ome, Tokyo. Songwriter/guitarist. As a guitarist/sound producer, he has participated in the production, recording, and live performances of various musicians such as Kayoko Yoshizawa, Aina the End, Yukkyun, Tokutaro Hosoi, Yoshisaki Sakaguchi, RYUTist, adieu (Moeka Kamishiraishi), and Sue Takai, etc. In 2019, after releasing his EP “Afternoon Reflection Light”, he began his solo career in earnest. In March 2025, he released his 4th EP “Sound Room”.
松島広人(NordOst)
DJ/音楽ライター。ele-kingアシスタント。主な寄稿先にAVYSS、ele-king、NiEW、ototoyなど。編集・ライター業に従事する傍ら、パンデミックを機に一般社会のレールから脱線。以後国内のインディペンデントな電子音楽シーンに傾倒していく。2021年よりNordOst名義でDJとしての活動をスタートし、首都圏を中心に数多くのベニューにて年間100ペースのギグをジャンルレスに続ける。ほかパーティーシリーズ「第四の道」主催、YONEDAとのユニットSxC Loserなど。
Shuta Hasunuma
1983年、東京都生まれ。蓮沼執太フィルを組織して、国内外での音楽公演をはじめ、映画、演劇、ダンスなど、多数の音楽制作を行う。また「作曲」という手法を応用し物質的な表現を用いて、彫刻、映像、インスタレーション、パフォーマンス、ワークショップ、プロジェクトなどを制作する。2026年、活動20周年を迎える。
Rol3ert
Born in 2005, currently 19 years old. Originally from the U.S., raised in Japan since age 2. Captivates the world with globally oriented track production, beautiful melodies rooted in pop and J-POP, and songs that resonate with people's loneliness and struggles. Officially launched in January 2025 with “meaning”. On August 27, released the new song “say my name.” At just 19 years old, she is drawing attention as a new talent from Japan challenging the global music scene.
Sosuke Ikematsu
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