ARTISTS
#Keiichi Sokabe
Born on August 26, 1971. Virgo, type AB. Born in Kagawa Prefecture.
Started his career as vocalist/guitarist for Sunny Day Service in the early '90s, and released his first album "Young People" in 1995. In 2001, he made his solo debut with the single "Guitar," inspired by the Christmas terrorist attacks in New York City. In 2004, he established his own label, ROSE RECORDS, and began his activities based on independent/DIY music. Since then, in parallel with Sunny Day Service and solo work, he has continued to express himself in unconventional ways, producing, providing music, film music, commercial music, writing, acting, and more.
SPECIAL
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Navigating the Conclusion of Creative Pursuits: Suguru Yamamoto from HANCHU-YUEI in Dialogue with Keiichi Sokabe
創作することで価値観を更新する山本と、自らを創作で空っぽにしていく曽我部
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ROSE RECORDS Turns 20: Delving into DIY with Keiichi Sokabe
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RECOMMEND
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Salasa on Embracing Endings: Finding Peace in the Natural Flow of Grief
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