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#Nami Igusa
Born in 1991 in Tokyo, Japan, writer began writing music-related columns and disc reviews in 2016, and the following year joined the media outlet TURN, where music writer Shino Okamura serves as editor-in-chief, as an editor/writer. He is currently away from the editorial team but continues to write as a regular writer. His other major writing media include “Music Magazine,” “Real Sound”, and “OTOTOY” .
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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.
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2025.1.22
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