CONTRIBUTORS
#Mansaku Kashiwai
Editor-in-Chief, NiEW / President, NiEW Inc. / Director, CINRA, Inc.
Born in Tokyo in 1981. While working as an artist as a member/producer of the band "Mechanero", he was involved in the production of various artists' works as an engineer. In 2006, he founded CINRA, Inc. as a director, and manages the business as a manager and editor-in-chief of the online store, music label, and culture space "MADO" (Shibuya Hikarie), centering on the culture media "CINRA.NET". As an event producer, he is responsible for the free admission music event "exPoP!!!!! and culture festival "NEWTOWN", and music festival "CROSSING CARNIVAL". In July 2022, he established "NiEW Inc.", a culture company that works with artists, teams, and organizations that present alternatives in all fields, and newly established the artist business, media business, and event business. Established artist business, media business, and event business.
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PICK UP
#MOVIE
Beyond the Realm of Sports Drama: Grasping the Influence of the 2023 Broadcast of “Gekokujo Kyuuji.”
#MUSIC
For Those Seeking Me. Miran on New Encounters and the Latest Album “WATASHIBOSHI”
#BOOK
Welcoming Winter: The Season of Warmth
#MUSIC
Farewell to Daily Anxiety: The Forefront of Dance-pop that Electrifies the Floor with Joy
#BOOK
New Releases, Film Roles, and Theme Song —Highlights from the Eventful September
#MUSIC
Cultural Riches Defy the Confines of Currency – Exploring the Realms of Value with Masafumi Goto
#MUSIC
Drummer Shun Ishiwaka: The Unstoppable Force and His Relentless Pursuit of Challenges
#MUSIC
Day 2 at EPOCHS: YONCE’s New Band Hedigan’s, Taeko Onuki, and More
#STAGE
Tokyo Festival2023: Yasutake Shimaji and Tamaki ROY ON Their New Work “Ai-no-te”
#MUSIC
Review: Karuizawa’s New Festival EPOCHS Day 1
#MUSIC
Kazumasa Tanaka × Isao Takano: The Aesthetics of GRAPEVINE’s Enduring Alternativity
#BOOK
A Surge of Energy: The Pain and Joy of Giving Birth
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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.