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maya ongaku on the Road: A Glimpse into Their Evolving Philosophy Abroad

Hiroyoshi Tomite 2025.8.1｜12:27

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Sayo Komada Preserves Shamisen Tradition with a Twist: Why She Plays “Can’t Stop” on Instagram

Takahiro Kanazawa 2025.7.17｜12:30

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10 Years with Atarashii Gakko! and Defying the Norms

Tomonori Shiba 2025.7.31｜13:00

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Manami Kakudo’s Yamagata Performance: A Musical Collaboration with Local Artists

imdkm 2025.6.20｜14:44

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Eiko Ishibashi Reflects on Music Today: Anger and Ambiguous Affirmation in Antigone

Shoichi Yamamoto 2025.6.6｜12:43

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Butter’s Asako Yuzuki on Why Overlooked Japanese Novels Became Global Sensations

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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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#MUSIC 2025.8.22

maya ongaku and Minami Deutsch to Share Stage for the First Time at Shibuya WWW X

NiEW 2025.6.5｜15:30

#MOVIE 2025.8.22

Taroman Film’s Trailer and Poster Debut, Featuring Taro Okamoto × Tokusatsu

NiEW 2025.6.27｜14:28

#MUSIC 2025.8.22

Iconic Enka Singer Sachiko Kobayashi to Spin One-Night-Only DJ Set

2025.7.3｜13:02

#MUSIC 2025.8.23

Eve Announces Major K Arena Yokohama Show for 2025 Summer, Celebrating “Under Blue”

NiEW 2024.8.23｜11:45

#ART 2025.8.23

Take Sasamoto’s Laboratory Exhibition Set for August 2025 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

NiEW 2024.12.4｜17:19

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maya ongaku on the Road: A Glimpse into Their Evolving Philosophy Abroad

Sayo Komada Preserves Shamisen Tradition with a Twist: Why She Plays “Can’t Stop” on Instagram

10 Years with Atarashii Gakko! and Defying the Norms

Manami Kakudo’s Yamagata Performance: A Musical Collaboration with Local Artists

Eiko Ishibashi Reflects on Music Today: Anger and Ambiguous Affirmation in Antigone

Butter’s Asako Yuzuki on Why Overlooked Japanese Novels Became Global Sensations

NiEW’S PLAYLIST

EVENTS

maya ongaku and Minami Deutsch to Share Stage for the First Time at Shibuya WWW X

Taroman Film’s Trailer and Poster Debut, Featuring Taro Okamoto × Tokusatsu

Iconic Enka Singer Sachiko Kobayashi to Spin One-Night-Only DJ Set

Eve Announces Major K Arena Yokohama Show for 2025 Summer, Celebrating “Under Blue”

Take Sasamoto’s Laboratory Exhibition Set for August 2025 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo

ONE MUSIC CAMP in Hyogo Adds ACIDMAN, ASOUND, and Gusokumuzu

Toyama’s SUKIYAKI Festival Launches Spin-off Events in Tokyo

FIEVEL IS GLAUQUE Embark on Japan Debut This August

Yaeji Announces August Tokyo Show Following Debut Album Release

Kaytranada Announces First Japan Show in Seven Years with Lou Phelps