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Yusuke Sato

福島県浪江町出身のキーボード奏者 / 作・編曲家 / プロデューサー。福島県双葉高等学校から昭和音楽大学へ進み、同大出身の佐藤望と2010年にカメラ=万年筆を結成。2012年にデビュー。以来、僕とジョルジュ、Ventla Ventla、NEUSTANZ、町あかり&カシオボーイなどのユニット活動を展開するほか、ムーンライダーズ、KID FRESINO、スカートらのサポートやプロデュースを行なう。2019年よりソロとしても始動し、EP『Kilaak』を発表。2024年11月の「卒業コンサート」をもって、佐藤優介から現名義へ改名。2025年1月に1stアルバム『物語を終わりにしよう』をリリース。

Suiheisen

#MUSIC

京都を拠点に旅を続けるロックバンド、水平線。スケール感のあるアンサンブルとコーラスワークが光る。田嶋(Vo./Gt.)と安東(Vo./Gt.)のダブルボーカル兼ソングライティングにより、UKオルタナティブやフォークポップスなど、多彩な影響を感じる楽曲を生み出している。2024年1stアルバム『NEW HORIZON』をリリースし、2025年2月にはEP『Howling』をリリース。7月リリースの新曲「たまらないね!」はドラマ『晩酌の流儀4~夏編~』のOPに起用され、8月には『SUMMER SONIC』や『SWEET LOVE SHOWER』への出演が決定している。

Emerald

#MUSIC

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.

Shun Ishiwaka

#MUSIC

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.

Sori Sawada

矛盾だらけのリアルな感情を日常の景色に重ね合わせ、リスナーの五感を刺激する。Sori Sawadaから2021年3月に本名に名義を変えて活動。 職業作家としても活躍するシンガーソングライター。 代表曲の「またねがあれば」は、シンガーの當山みれいからバーチャルシンガーの花譜まで、 幅広いジャンルの歌手たちがカバーしている。カバー動画の総再生回数は1000万回を超える。

Yuma Abe

Born in Tokyo in 1990, he started his career as a member of “never young beach” in 2014. In 2021, he established his own label “Thaian Records” and released his first solo album “Fantasia” in June. In February 2024, he toured North America for the first time, playing 12 shows in 11 cities.

Misaki Umei

#MUSIC

Born in Kakogawa City, Hyogo Prefecture, she began playing the piano at age 4 and the electone at age 6. He began composing music at the age of four. Graduated from Nishinomiya High School, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, majoring in music composition. In January 2020, he released Misaki Umei Trio 1st Album "humoresque" from brilliant works. He has performed with Hiromi Uehara, kendrick scott, Masaki Hayashi, Takashi Aragaki, Eiko Ishibashi, Mugi Furukawa, Mika Nakajima, Kayoko Yoshizawa. Yoshizawa Kayoko. Kairi Yagi, SennaRin, Miliyah Kato, Shinya Kiyotsuka, (in no particular order. He has participated as a pianist/arranger in the live performances and recordings of artists such as Kayoko Yagi, Kairi Yagi, SennaRin, Miliyah Kato, Shinya Kiyotsuka, (in no particular order), and others. In addition, he will begin a solo project loosely in February 2023.
Official website: https://linktr.ee/umeboshi3333

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1000nen

#OTHER

A comedy duo from Yoshimoto Kogyo consisting of Minoru, born April 8, 1999 in Hyogo Prefecture, and Tokio Kinenhi, born June 19, 1998 in Chiba Prefecture. 45th year student at NSC Osaka in April 2022, they made it to the 3rd round of the M-1 Grand Prix while at NSC. (Fuji Television), and is currently based in Osaka. They are known for their intricate comic talent using detailed mime, and Minoru is also a skilled calligrapher. Tokio Kinen Hi also has a deep knowledge of puzzle solving and quizzes, so a wide range of activities can be expected from this duo.

Summer Whales

#MUSIC

Aoi (Vo/Gt) and Ryoga Kubo (Gt) are a band with a sound reminiscent of 90's alternative grunge rock and indie music from overseas, and ennui, husky vocals, which has been talked about on radio stations and live houses since their first performance, with their outstanding composition sensitivity and cool appearance. Their music, which mixes stylish, sharp rock with catchy pop arrangements, is packed with exciting developments and quality melodies. The seamless transition between English and Japanese lyrics, spun in a comfortable enunciation, is another of their charms.

Kaho Nakamura

#MUSIC

Born in 1992, musician, started his music career at the age of 20 in Kyoto. He continues to expand his musicality in various forms: solo, duo, and band. His appearance with new discoveries every time you see him will continue to expand his circle of resonance both in Japan and abroad. 2018 released the album “AINOU”. 2019 released 3 singles for distribution and a CD. 2019 “FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL” performance, and in December of the same year, he will hold his own project “Uta no Genzaichi 2019” at Shinkiba Studio Coast, Tokyo. Released “Aimir” in June 2021. She is the voice of Suzu / Belle, the main character in Mamoru Hosoda's latest film, “Ryu to Freckled Princess.

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katagiri jin

#STAGE

Born in 1973. Born in Saitama Prefecture. Graduated from Tama Art University.
Actor and plastic artist. Currently active in TV and stage, as well as drama and radio. Recent works include NTV's “New Airport Occupation,” NHK BS's “Ungiri Nizaemon Final,” and the stage play “Harold and Maude.” In 1999, began working as a sculptor in addition to his acting career. In 2019, he will hold his first overseas solo exhibition “Giri Exhibition Taiwan”; in 2021, he will hold “Hitoshi Katagiri Creative Encyclopedia Exhibition in Commemoration of 20th Anniversary of Clay Art” at Gallery AaMo in Tokyo Dome City.

Nagisa Murakami

#MUSIC

A singer-songwriter based in Tokyo, Japan. Her folk-rooted melodies, supple groove, and swirling voice are her most appealing features, and she has a unique power that makes her unique. In 2024, he will join the chorus of Yumaro Abe (never young beach) and Gusokumuzu's works as well.

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