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2025.8.16
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2025.10.18
Asagiri JAM Unveils Second Wave of Performers with Annie & The Cold Wells and Oni no Migiude
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2025.10.9
Hitsujibungaku Announces New Album for October Release; New Track Now Streaming
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2025.9.26
A24’s Upcoming Film I Saw the TV Glow to Release in Japan This September
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2025.7.12
South Korea’s yomm to Make Japan Live Debut This July in Ebisu
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Yuki Chiba Releases Double Albums Alongside New Shared Track “Nagareru” Music Video
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2025.9.13
Eiko Ishibashi Announces Antigone Release Tour in Nagoya and Osaka with Full Band
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Franz Ferdinand Unveils Karaoke-Inspired Lyric Video Featuring Shinjuku Golden Gai
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2025.9.27
RHYMESTER, KID FRESINO Among 16 Artists Announced in Ringo Music Festival’s Latest Lineup
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