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#Yuji Shibasaki

#MUSIC #MOVIE

Born in Saitama, Japan in 1983. Music director and critic, involved in promotion and production in the record industry since 2006, and A&R for many artists. He is the author of "Music Goes On: The Latest Music Life Thoughts" (Music Magazine, 2021) and editor of "What is City Pop" (Kawade Shobo Shinsha, 2022).

Twitter: https://twitter.com/shibasakiyuji

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The Global Appeal of HOSONO HOUSE: Haruomi Hosono’s International Influence

Yuji Shibasaki 2025.2.7｜12:41
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OGRE YOU ASSHOLE Meets Pegio Gungi: The Genius of Natural Intelligence Over Artificial

Yuji Shibasaki 2024.9.20｜13:55
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‘Exterior Night’: A Speculative Tale of Political Kidnapping

Yuji Shibasaki 2024.8.8｜15:27
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Authenticity in Cinema: ‘May December’ and Real-World Sensitivity

Yuji Shibasaki 2024.7.12｜11:53
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Deciphering Artie Shaw’s ‘The Holdovers’

Yuji Shibasaki 2024.6.27｜12:54
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Music Deciphered: Exploring Director Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Challengers’

Yuji Shibasaki 2024.5.30｜16:47
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Music from ‘All The Beauty And The Bloodshed’: Documentary on Nan Goldin’s Life

Yuji Shibasaki 2024.3.28｜16:48
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Satoko Shibata and Tomoyuki Natsume’s Musical Metamorphosis

Yuji Shibasaki 2024.3.13｜18:04
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‘The Color Purple’: Labor Songs, Blues and Gospel, Music Reflecting the Era and its Discrepancy

Yuji Shibasaki 2024.2.5｜13:17
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Melodic Mentorship: Wenders’ Influence on the Music of “PERFECT DAYS”

Yuji Shibasaki 2023.12.21｜12:06
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David Fincher’s “The Killer”: The neoliberal assassin Listen to The Smiths

Yuji Shibasaki 2023.11.24｜15:42
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“Medusa Deluxe”: An Unexpected Fusion of Mystery and Disco

Yuji Shibasaki 2023.10.13｜11:05

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Kaika’s First Album and Musical Journey: The Blooming of a Gifted Songwriter

Atsutake Kaneko 2025.4.3｜12:11
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Beyond Perfection: Ayatake Ezaki Reflects on His Diverse Piano Experience

Kuroda Takanori 2025.4.4｜18:37
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Saitama’s “Bonsai Sanctuary”: An Art Project Redefining Local Value

Mika Kosugi 2025.4.3｜14:40
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Naotaro Moriyama Discusses Facing Death’s Edge: His Father’s Passing and His Own Journey

Maki Shibata 2025.3.28｜14:51
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Émile Gallé: Longing for Paris – A Journey into the Artist’s Relationship with His Roots

Mika Kosugi 2025.3.27｜15:14
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Monet’s Later Years Captured in Groundbreaking Tokyo Exhibition

Mika Kosugi 2025.3.21｜12:35
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Diving into Hokusai’s World: A Journey Through HOKUSAI: ANOTHER STORY in TOKYO

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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.

EVENTS

#MUSIC 2025.4.16

TWICE Joins Coldplay for Six Shows in Seoul on Their World Tour

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toe Announces 2025 Asia Tour to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

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TENDRE, KIRINJI, and Keiichi Sokabe to Perform Solo Acoustic Sets at in Yurakucho

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Love Fashion: In Search of Myself Exhibition to Open at Opera City Tokyo in April

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Rainbow Disco Club Unveils 18-Artist Lineup, Including Gilles Peterson and Kode9

NiEW 2025.2.5｜10:46
#FASHION 2025.4.18

VANS Takes Over Kabukicho with Music and Skateboarding Event Celebrating OLD SKOOL

NiEW 2025.4.1｜13:22
#MUSIC 2025.4.19

MANAKANA Drops First Album “十二〜toni〜” Following CHAI’s Disbandment

NiEW 2025.4.10｜10:53
#MUSIC 2025.4.22

BE:FIRST Reveals 15-City World Tour in North America, Europe, and Asia

NiEW 2025.1.23｜12:15
#MUSIC 2025.4.22

FLIP SIDE PLANET Announces Guest Curator Satoko Shibata and Live Performances at FEVER

2025.4.10｜11:19
#MUSIC 2025.4.15

Mariya Takeuchi Announces First Arena Tour in 11 Years with 14 Shows

NiEW 2024.9.20｜10:35
Zushi Beach Film Festival Returns to Kanagawa’s Shoreline This Golden Week Kyoto’s STARFESTIVAL Confirms Laurent Garnier’s Japan Visit in Final Announcement Sting Announces September Japan Tour with New Trio Band and Six Shows in Five Cities ASOBISYSTEM Announces “ASOBIEXPO” with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Atarashii Gakko!, and More
MANAKANA Drops First Album “十二〜toni〜” Following CHAI’s Disbandment VANS Takes Over Kabukicho with Music and Skateboarding Event Celebrating OLD SKOOL mouse on the keys Announces European Tour in May: Six Shows Across Five Countries
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi Exhibition Features Fashion and Exclusive Artifacts Starting in May YonYon x KIRINJI Drop Long-Awaited Collaboration “Moonlight Cruising” with Lyric Video Yuta Orisaka’s “Straße” EP to Drop in May, Recorded Live in Germany Korean Neo-Folk Band OBSG to Return to Japan in May
Hitsujibungaku Kicks Off Asia Tour, Headlining First Shows at Budokan and Osaka Castle Hall Shunji Iwai Celebrates Love Letter 30th Anniversary with 4K Remaster Screening SHOGUN Exhibition at Osaka Kansai Expo features Hiroyuki Sanada’s Samurai Armor JJJ Announces “the light” tour, Performances in Five Cities Starting June