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
BRING MINYO BACK: unearthing the soul of Minyo music with Minyo Crusaders
#MUSIC
Non-stop applause at musician Hiroshi Sumikura’s 50th birthday show
What’s the difference between Tokyo and Osaka? Finding Joy in Each Place in July
Decoding Miyazaki Hayao’s Sentiments in ’13 Unsoiled Stones’: An In-depth Look into “The Boy and the Heron”
#MUSIC
ROMY on her solo debut album cemented by the club culture that saved her
#MUSIC
Introduction to the indie music scene in Thailand and Fukuoka and the unexpected effect of the massive redevelopments
#MUSIC
What’s going on in the Bangkok live music venues and festivals?
#MOVIE
A24’s “The Inspection” is a story about diversity based on real-life experiences
Fred Again.., Bicep, and Ninja Tune’s promising three artists
DEAN FUJIOKA × SKY-HI × Morley Robertson
#STAGE
Stage review: “Banana Flower Can Be Eaten” – A story of outliers struggling to change the future
#MUSIC
Childhood friends Miran x Ayaka Kutsuna (DAW 90000)’s unexpected reunion
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NiEW’S PLAYLIST
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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.