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2025.8.28
Kaytranada Announces First Japan Show in Seven Years with Lou Phelps
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2026.2.7
Taeko Onuki to Make Overseas Debut at LA’s The Wiltern, Tokyo Show Also Announced
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2025.10.19
mei ehara Announces US Tour and Tokyo Solo Show; Third Album Due in September
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2025.10.3
tofubeats Sets Out on Japan Tour with Special 10th Anniversary Concert Including TOWA TEI
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MIYASHITA PARK Marks 5th Anniversary with Pop-Up Shops and Night Market
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2025.10.11
XG, Creepy Nuts, &TEAM, Camilo to Perform at Coca-Cola X Fes
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2025.7.25
Fuji Rock Unveils Final Lineup and Timetable, Adds 16 ROOKIE A GO-GO Acts
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2025.9.17
Ichiko Aoba Adds Japan Dates to Ongoing World Tour
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2025.10.4
Summer Eye Announces New Tour “Fresh” with Full Band
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Kabukicho Tower Welcomes DJ Event with Pop Karaoke and Fun Freebies
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2025.8.27
Yaeji Announces August Tokyo Show Following Debut Album Release
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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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2025.10.7
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2025.10.7
Foo Fighters Return to Japan for First Solo Shows in 17 Years
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