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2024.8.2
xiexie Pre-Releases “my time” from Debut Album, Announces Tour and In-Store Events
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2024.7.6
Sam Gendel and HAPPY Join Third Round of Performers for FESTIVAL FRUEZINHO in Tachikawa
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2024.9.7
CreativeDrugStore Marks Hibiya Open Air Concert Hall Debut in September
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2024.7.6
aespa Releases Japan Debut Single “Hot Mess” in July
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2024.7.13
Sakanaction, Denki Groove, and TESTSET Join LIQUIDROOM’s 20th Anniversary Concert Lineup
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Summer Eye Releases “Daikichi Deluxe Edition” with Remixes by Torei, Cwondo, and More
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2025.2.2
Tohji Announces Arena Show for February 2025 at “POP YOURS”
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2024.6.8
Kyoto’s “Ear’s Day” Celebrates Sound Amid Temple Gardens: Yufuko Ikema, Le Makeup, and Others Take the Stage
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2024.7.26
Fuji Rock Unveils Sixth Lineup: group_inou, KEN ISHII, Summer Eye, and More
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2024.7.31
never young beach Releases Remastered 12-Inch Vinyl of their Early Albums for 10th Anniversary
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2024.7.20
Yuragi Embarks South Korea Debut This July with Local Artist Wapddi
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2024.10.22
Jorja Smith Annonuces First Japan Tour This October, Performing in Tokyo and Osaka
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2024.5.28
Louvre Museum to Host First Music Concert with Post Malone as Headliner
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2024.9.21
Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL in JAPAN Returns After Eight-Year Hiatus with NAS and More
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2024.6.22
Final Lineup for South Korean “Asian Pop Festival 2024” Announced: Kaneko Ayano, SUMIN & SLOM and More
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2024.6.30
Schadaraparr & STUTS Announce New Track with PUNPEE alongside Joint Live Shows in Tokyo and Osaka
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2024.10.12
FAHDAY in Tomakomai Announces First Wave: Ayano Kaneko and More, Curated by NOT WONK’s Kato
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EVENTS
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2025.12.23
Hi-STANDARD Announces “Screaming Newborn Baby Tour” Across Japan, Closing at K-Arena
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2025.12.26
Shintaro Sakamoto Drops New Track “Dear Granpa” and Announces Year-End Solo Show
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2025.12.26
NiEW’s Monthly Free Music Showcase Returns to Shibuya This Dec With Indie and Alt Sounds
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2025.12.20
Capcom’s Major Retrospective in Tokyo This Winter, Featuring Newly Revealed Concept Art
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2025.12.19
D.A.N. Announces Solo Shows “Microsound 2.0” in Tokyo and Osaka
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2025.12.19
Hoon’s Independent Series to Feature Dos Monos and Yuta Orisaka (band)
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2025.12.19
Haruomi Hosono Pop Up “Hosono Record House” Opens in Jimbocho This Winter
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2025.12.13
Tele Announces Nationwide Tour Starting in December with 13 Shows Across 9 Cities
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2025.12.12
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight in Tokyo 2025 Comes to Shibuya with Kokuho and More
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2025.12.12
Photographer Mikako Kozai, Known for Capturing Ayano Kaneko, Opens Solo Show in Hatsudai
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Haruomi Hosono Pop Up “Hosono Record House” Opens in Jimbocho This Winter
Powerpuff Girls Pop-up Store at MIYASHITA PARK in Shibuya
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