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Sakanaction, Denki Groove, and TESTSET Join LIQUIDROOM’s 20th Anniversary Concert Lineup
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Tohji Announces Arena Show for February 2025 at “POP YOURS”
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Kyoto’s “Ear’s Day” Celebrates Sound Amid Temple Gardens: Yufuko Ikema, Le Makeup, and Others Take the Stage
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Fuji Rock Unveils Sixth Lineup: group_inou, KEN ISHII, Summer Eye, and More
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never young beach Releases Remastered 12-Inch Vinyl of their Early Albums for 10th Anniversary
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Yuragi Embarks South Korea Debut This July with Local Artist Wapddi
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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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Schadaraparr & STUTS Announce New Track with PUNPEE alongside Joint Live Shows in Tokyo and Osaka
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FAHDAY in Tomakomai Announces First Wave: Ayano Kaneko and More, Curated by NOT WONK’s Kato
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