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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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Koto Player LEO Drops New Track with Drummer Kazuya Oi, Showcasing Virtuosic Duel in Music Video
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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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D.A.N. Re-Releases Debut Album as Remaster
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LE SSERAFIM Unveils Gen Hoshino-Produced Track for Netflix Anime My Melody & Kuromi
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2025.10.4
Jacob Bro and The Vernon Spring Join EACH STORY Festival in Nagano’s Nobeyama Highlands
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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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2025.8.15
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2025.8.16
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2025.8.16
ONE OK ROCK Announces Major Stadium and Dome Tour in Japan
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2025.8.16
SUMMER SONIC 2025 Reveals First Lineup: Official Hige Dandism & FALL OUT BOY
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2025.8.16
SUMMER SONIC 2025 Adds The Prodigy, Camila Cabello, LANA, BABYMETAL, and More
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2025.8.16
Summer Sonic 2025 Adds Gesaffelstein, YUNGBLUD, FRUITS ZIPPER, and More
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