NiEW presents the free-admission music event “exPoP!!!!! Vol.173” on May 30th (Friday) at Spotify O-nest in Shibuya.
This event is sponsored by the artist support platform bazoo, and will feature four exciting acts: Yūtai Communications, Fumi Noguchi, Doona, and Magical Choco Mint Club.
Yūtai Communications is a three-member unit formed in Kyoto in 2019. Their sound, a quirky blend of folk, hip-hop, and other genres, creates a strange yet captivating mix of compressed, low-fi music. Their innocent vocals, sung by a male-female duo, are paired with lyrics that change with the seasons. After their formation, they quickly expanded their reach by performing at events like Kakubari-ism Cultural Festival, Ringo Music Festival, and Borofesta. In February 2023, they released their mini-album Pilgrimage Kigo and performed at the ROOKIE A GO-GO stage at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL the same year.
Fumi Noguchi is a 23-year-old university student in Tokyo. Having learned classical piano from a young age, he began creating music at home during his senior year of high school. In 2021, he released tracks such as Seiten ni Raicho and Japan with his band project C-ko Amane, where he served as the composer. These songs were featured in multiple playlists on various streaming services. In 2023, he launched his solo project under his own name, and in 2024, his debut album botto received the Special Award at the APPLE VINEGAR -Music Award hosted by Masafumi Goto. Blending classical foundations with elements of jazz, rock, and hip-hop, Noguchi constantly seeks to innovate, drawing on the musical journey he has followed from childhood to the present.
Doona is a Tokyo-based mixture rock band formed in 2023, consisting of five members born in 2002, with roots in black music. Their genre-defying sound crosses various musical styles, paired with high-energy live performances that have captivated audiences. They are set to hold their first solo concert THE GARAGE on September 26th (Friday) at Shibuya WWW.
Magical Choco Mint Club was formed in June 2023 at university and has been active in Shimokitazawa since spring 2024. They are known for their nostalgic alternative band sound. They are scheduled to release their debut album Overhead Kick on March 19, 2025, and held a release live at BASEMENTBAR in Shimokitazawa on April 4th, 2025.
Tickets for exPoP!!!!! Vol.173 are available for reservation on the official website (with a two-drink order required). The event will also be live-streamed on YouTube.
NiEW presents “exPoP!!!!! vol.173”
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Spotify O-nest
Time: OPEN 18:30 / START 19:00
Admission: Free (must buy 2 drinks)
Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/@NiEWJP
Performers: Yūtai Communications, Fumi Noguchi, Doona, Magical Choco Mint Club
Ticket Reservation Form:
Please note that entry may not be allowed without a reservation
https://expop.jp/tickets/173
