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Yoshinori Sunahara and LEO Imai, who performed at “FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL '21” as a special formation of METAFIVE, welcomed Kenichi Shirane (Dr.) of GREAT3 and Seiichi Nagai (Gr.) of Relativity and newly named the group “TESTSET”. In July 2023, they released their first album “1STST” and delivered “EP2 TSTST” on October 9, 2024.

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The Unlikely Union of TESTSET: Revisiting LEO Imai & Seiichi Nagai’s 2010s

The convergence of KIMONOS and Sōtaisei Riron through the formation of THE BEATNIKS

Atsutake Kaneko 2024.11.22
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Kaika’s First Album and Musical Journey: The Blooming of a Gifted Songwriter

Atsutake Kaneko 2025.4.3｜12:11
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Beyond Perfection: Ayatake Ezaki Reflects on His Diverse Piano Experience

Kuroda Takanori 2025.4.4｜18:37
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Saitama’s “Bonsai Sanctuary”: An Art Project Redefining Local Value

Mika Kosugi 2025.4.3｜14:40
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Naotaro Moriyama Discusses Facing Death’s Edge: His Father’s Passing and His Own Journey

Maki Shibata 2025.3.28｜14:51
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Émile Gallé: Longing for Paris – A Journey into the Artist’s Relationship with His Roots

Mika Kosugi 2025.3.27｜15:14
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Monet’s Later Years Captured in Groundbreaking Tokyo Exhibition

Mika Kosugi 2025.3.21｜12:35
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Diving into Hokusai’s World: A Journey Through HOKUSAI: ANOTHER STORY in TOKYO

2025.3.13｜15:12

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

#MUSIC 2025.5.10

CRAFTROCK FESTIVAL ’25 Reveals Second Lineup with Eight Artists

NiEW 2025.2.19｜17:39
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Noto Support Event GAPPA ROCKS ISHIKAWA Announces Lineup with BRAHMAN, Kuroyume and More

NiEW 2025.2.27｜14:58
#MUSIC 2025.5.10

Tohji to Headline Second Day of KOBE MELLOW CRUISE 2025

NiEW 2025.3.4｜17:23
#MUSIC 2025.5.11

Ayumu Imazu Announces Solo Performance at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall

NiEW 2025.2.19｜16:34
#MUSIC 2025.5.13

LAGWAGON Returns to Japan for Five Shows in May

NiEW 2025.2.13｜18:15
#MUSIC 2025.5.15

Gen Hoshino Announces New Album and Nationwide Tour for Spring 2025

NiEW 2024.11.27｜12:20
#MUSIC 2025.5.15

Gen Hoshino Announces Extra Shows for “MAD HOPE” Tour in Osaka and Yokohama

NiEW 2025.2.27｜14:04
#MUSIC 2025.5.15

Korean Neo-Folk Band OBSG to Return to Japan in May

NiEW 2025.4.10｜11:07
#ART 2025.5.15

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi Exhibition Features Fashion and Exclusive Artifacts Starting in May

NiEW 2025.4.10｜12:06
#MOVIE 2025.5.16

The Substance Starring Demi Moore Earns Five Golden Globe Nominations, Premieres in May

NiEW 2024.12.12｜11:14
Michael Bay to Direct Movie Adaptation of Sega’s OutRun Game Sebastian Stan Stars in A24 Thriller ‘A Different Man,’ Set for Japan Release Shintaro Sakamoto’s Cabaret New Hakuba Show Now Streaming on Netflix SONICMANIA Announces Second Wave of Artists: Perfume, KIKUO, MFS, and Minna-no-Kimochi
Free Event exPoP!!!!! April to Feature xiangyu, Doul, Yasashii Mirai, and Cosmic Mauve Photo Book Fair in Kyoto to Feature 35 Publishers and Bookstores Kenshi Yonezu Drops “Plazma” and “BOW AND ARROW” as CD Single with Multiple Editions
Tadanori Yokoo Unveils 60 New Oil Paintings at Setagaya Art Museum in “River of Renga” Exhibition Eno: Brian Eno’s Dynamic Documentary Set for Japan Release kanekoayano to Stream Live Concert on YouTube, Followed by Interview Footage Fuki Kitamura Announces 2nd Solo Show “vivid:AM”
Sapporo’s THE JUSTICE Music Festival Brings Together 60 Acts This May “Godzilla: THE Art Exhibition” Opens with 30 Artists, Exploring “What is Godzilla?” Prada Aoyama to Unveil Visionary Collaboration Between Nicolas Winding Refn and Hideo Kojima Yuma Abe Announces Japan and North American Tour