SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff
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The Japanese Band That Counts Fans, Not Streams: LOSTAGE Explained
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Laura day romance on “Nemuru”: A Two-Part Journey Through “Walls” and “Bridges”
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Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Final Years: A Documentary-Trained Director Reflects on the Film
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rubens on “MELT”: Capturing Life, Loss, and Everyday Beauty in Music
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mei ehara on “All About McGuffin”: Embracing Doubt, Struggle, and Self-Reflection
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Fujii Kaze’s “Prema” Looks Outward, Recasting J-Pop for a Global Stage
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Rol3ert’s First Interview: Music That Comforts a Divided World
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Ichiko Aoba’s Luminescent Creatures: The Enchanted Traditions of Isolated Hateruma
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Yuransen Interview: Stepping Confidently into Adulthood with Their Latest Release
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maya ongaku on the Road: A Glimpse into Their Evolving Philosophy Abroad
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10 Years with Atarashii Gakko! and Defying the Norms
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Shunji Iwai on 30 Years of Making Films as Products
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Sayo Komada Preserves Shamisen Tradition with a Twist: Why She Plays “Can’t Stop” on Instagram
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Suchmos Revival: “We Kept You Waiting Too Long”
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Manami Kakudo’s Yamagata Performance: A Musical Collaboration with Local Artists
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AiNA THE END Looks Back on 30 Years: From Obscurity to Life After BiSH
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OGRE YOU ASSHOLE × Cornelius: Bound by a Distant Closeness
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