SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff


Riko’s Secret Garden Odyssey – Inspired by Hitsujibungaku: 12 Butterfly Embraces

Debut Interview: Fuki Kitamura, the Yamagata Prodigy Painting Soundscapes

OGRE YOU ASSHOLE Outdoor Spectacle: Shintaro Sakamoto and Jim O’Rourke at “”DELAY 2024″”

Merlion Marks 15 Years of Solo Activities: The Ideal Path to Pursuing His Musical Passion

Rapper & Interpreter MEISO realizes Fun & Learning “Edutainment” Through Books

First-Ever Public Disclosure: Spotify Unveils Payments and Contributions to Japan’s Music Industry in Annual Report

POP YOURS Event Provokes Thought: Can Hip-Hop Transform into Pop Culture?

Mizuho Kudo, editor-in-chief of the web media “soar,” wishes for everyone to live a life that takes care of itself.

Norah Jones Discusses Music Making: “I Want to Capture the Feeling of the Moment”

Yuichi Kishino and Ryota Ideguchi Discuss Art, Culture, and Community Engagement: Starting Fresh with “Fun”

A true FIST BUMPE!? Takara Nakano, a 20-year-old collector of old gadgets who lives in Reiwa era, loves the charm of the Showa era.

Reflecting on ‘ONE LOVE’ with Ziggy Marley: Bob Marley’s 36-Year Journey

Yuma Abe’s Maiden Voyage to the US: Unveiling the Motivation Behind His Audacious Pursuits

Viral Triumph or Tragedy? The Emotional Toll in the Age of Viral Music

Eiko Ishibashi Talks Collaboration with Ryusuke Hamaguchi: The Miracle of ‘Evil Does Not Exist’ and ‘GIFT’

Grassroots Spirit for Music that Deserves Better: Hedigan’s Interview Part 2

Charting the Path Forward: downt’s Musical Journey Across Genres
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