Atsutake Kaneko（Writer）｜ NiEW – The media for the culture of asia and Japan such as music, film, art, fashion and more

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Born in 1979. Born in Kumagaya City, Saitama. After playing in an indie band and working for a music publishing company, he is now a freelance writer. He is involved in interviewing and writing mainly about music. His main writing media include "MUSICA," "Music Magazine," "bounce," "MARQUEE," "CINRA," and "Natalie". He is also the editor of "Post Rock Disc Guide" (Shinko Music).

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

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