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
#BOOK
AiNA THE END Looks Back on 30 Years: From Obscurity to Life After BiSH
Shoichi Miyake
#MUSIC
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
#MOVIE
Shintaro Sakamoto Through the Eyes of Tokyo Swindlers’ Director
Ryohei Matsunaga
#BOOK
Butter’s Asako Yuzuki on Why Overlooked Japanese Novels Became Global Sensations
Yoko Hasada
#MOVIE
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
#MOVIE
2025.6.20
‘Megalopolis,’ Coppola’s $120 Million Dream Project, Set for Japanese Release
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2025.6.20
Tohji Pia Arena Theatrical Version Announced with Limited June Release
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2025.6.21
YATSUI FESTIVAL! 2025 to Return with Sunny Day Service, Sohei Oyamada, and 20 Other Acts in First Wave
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2025.6.21
Eno: Brian Eno’s Dynamic Documentary Set for Japan Release
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2025.6.27
Brad Pitt’s F1 to be Released in Japan, Produced by Top Gun: Maverick Team
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2025.6.27
NiEW’s Free July exPoP!!!!! Lineup Announced: Amaiwana, Aki, Satou Moka, and SUKISHA to Perform
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2025.6.19
JJJ’s ‘The Light Tour’ Rescheduled: Tokyo and Osaka Dates Announced with KID FRESINO
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2025.6.17
betcover!! to Embark on World Tour Across 31 Cities
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2025.6.8
JJJ Announces “the light” tour, Performances in Five Cities Starting June
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2025.6.7
Mikio Hasui’s Seascape Photo Exhibition Featuring All Nuclear Power Plants in Japan
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Mikio Hasui’s Seascape Photo Exhibition Featuring All Nuclear Power Plants in Japan
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