ARTISTS
#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.
SPECIAL
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SIRUP x SKY-HI: Charting the Next Chapter of the Music Scene
The two have used their frustration with the scene to lead the way, setting an example for young artists
Daniel Takeda
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Bridging Worlds: SIRUP and Ayumu Imazu Tackle Social Issues
Daniel Takeda
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SIRUP Reflects on Past, Present, and Future: Emphasizes the Importance of Living by Personal Values
Kotetsu Nakazato
RECOMMEND
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Reflecting on KYOTOGRAPHIE and KG＋SELECT＋SELECT: What International Photo Festivals Can Truly Do
Shimanuki Taisuke
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Manami Kakudo’s Yamagata Performance: A Musical Collaboration with Local Artists
imdkm
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AiNA THE END Looks Back on 30 Years: From Obscurity to Life After BiSH
Shoichi Miyake
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OGRE YOU ASSHOLE × Cornelius: Bound by a Distant Closeness
Yuji Shibasaki
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Eiko Ishibashi Reflects on Music Today: Anger and Ambiguous Affirmation in Antigone
Shoichi Yamamoto
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Shintaro Sakamoto Through the Eyes of Tokyo Swindlers’ Director
Ryohei Matsunaga
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Butter’s Asako Yuzuki on Why Overlooked Japanese Novels Became Global Sensations
Yoko Hasada
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How ‘Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX’ Reinvents the Universal Century with Anno, Tsurumaki, and Enokido at the Helm
Shuka Yamada
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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2025.7.26
“Shinjuku Kabukicho Shunga Exhibition” to Feature 100 Works This July
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2025.7.26
TWICE Announces Japan Leg of World Tour with 360-Degree Dome Shows
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2025.7.29
Yukkyun Announces KYUN DIVA FESTIVAL with First Wave of Artists
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2025.7.25
FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL Announces 2025 Dates: July 25–27
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2025.7.25
Fuji Rock Announces First 60 Artists, Including Japan Debut of Fred Again..
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2025.7.25
Fuji Rock Expands Lineup with LITTLE SIMZ, Jane Remover, and US in Latest Announcement
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2025.7.25
Fuji Rock Unveils Final Lineup and Timetable, Adds 16 ROOKIE A GO-GO Acts
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2025.7.25
Watch FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL’25 Live for Free on Amazon Prime Video and Twitch
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2025.7.24
Kyoto’s Suiheisen Announces First Independent Event in Tokyo and Osaka in July
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2025.7.24
Cornelius Releases Music Through HERALBONY’s ROUTINE RECORDS Label
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Netflix’s Pokémon Concierge Returns with New Episode Featuring Theme Song by Tatsuro Yamashita
mei ehara Announces US Tour and Tokyo Solo Show; Third Album Due in September
Gap Adds The Beatles, Kurt Cobain, and Nas to Its Vintage Music Tees Lineup
XG, Creepy Nuts, &TEAM, Camilo to Perform at Coca-Cola X Fes
PokéPark KANTO Set to Open in Japan Spring 2026 as Pokémon’s First Permanent Attraction
Kaytranada Announces First Japan Show in Seven Years with Lou Phelps
Yaeji Announces August Tokyo Show Following Debut Album Release
Aichi 2025 International Art Festival Inspires Regional Resource Exhibition in Seto City
Watch FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL’25 Live for Free on Amazon Prime Video and Twitch
Ghost in the Shell Marks 30 Years with First-Ever Large-Scale Exhibition
MIYASHITA PARK Marks 5th Anniversary with Pop-Up Shops and Night Market
Peterparker69 Announces Debut Album for July and Solo Live Show with Special Guest