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Artist Iichiro Tanaka Expands the World with “Nonsense”
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Filmmaker/director Kosaku Shimamoto’s monozukuri is to “somehow bring the one back to zero”.
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Masashi Yoshida crosses over from the underground hip-hop scene to “Critique Rebirth School”
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“HELLO INDIE” Makes a Comeback After Five Years: Solid Indie Music Heaven with a “PWYW” System
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Exploring Harmonies: Misaki Umei’s Journey at 22, Mastering the Piano Language
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Yuta Orisaka Quietly Revitalizes “Jumon”: If He Were to Wish for Something in This World
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Riko’s Secret Garden Odyssey – Inspired by Hitsujibungaku: 12 Butterfly Embraces
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Debut Interview: Fuki Kitamura, the Yamagata Prodigy Painting Soundscapes
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OGRE YOU ASSHOLE Outdoor Spectacle: Shintaro Sakamoto and Jim O’Rourke at “”DELAY 2024″”
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Navigating the Abyss: Takuya Kato’s Reflection in “Seven Orifices”
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Merlion Marks 15 Years of Solo Activities: The Ideal Path to Pursuing His Musical Passion
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NiEW’S PLAYLIST
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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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2025.8.16
SUMMER SONIC 2025: Official Dates Confirmed Following 2024 Milestone
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2025.8.16
ONE OK ROCK Announces Major Stadium and Dome Tour in Japan
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2025.8.16
SUMMER SONIC 2025 Reveals First Lineup: Official Hige Dandism & FALL OUT BOY
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2025.8.16
SUMMER SONIC 2025 Adds The Prodigy, Camila Cabello, LANA, BABYMETAL, and More
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2025.8.16
Summer Sonic 2025 Adds Gesaffelstein, YUNGBLUD, FRUITS ZIPPER, and More
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2025.8.16
Alicia Keys, Tinashe, and BE:FIRST Among Major Acts for Summer Sonic 2025
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2025.8.16
Billie Eilish Returns to Japan for Two Nights at Saitama Super Arena in August
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2025.8.16
m-flo to Curate Midnight Sonic at Summer Sonic Late-Night Show
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2025.8.16
Peterparker69 Announces Debut Album for July and Solo Live Show with Special Guest
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2025.8.17
Bialystocks Announces “2025 Duo Tour,” Set to Hit 19 Cities Nationwide
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