An Interview with Yui Shetona: The Story of a Top Graduate with a Contrarian Approach at Music College
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SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff
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The works of filmmaker Katsushika Shussin speak for what cannot be put into words in everyday life.
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Satoko Shibata and Tomoyuki Natsume’s Musical Metamorphosis
Yuji Shibasaki
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Revealing the Revelations of a ‘Miserable Monster’: Sori Sawada’s Exploration with 11 Books
Atsutake Kaneko
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A lover of chronology, writer Panth has been documenting social and cultural events since elementary school.
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“Mechakucha Night” Organizer, Misato Uchihata, Links Japan and Korea’s Music Scenes
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TAMATAMA FESTIVAL 2023: A Snapshot of the Pop Culture Phenomenon with 40,000 Enthusiasts
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ROSE RECORDS Turns 20: Delving into DIY with Keiichi Sokabe
Atsutake Kaneko
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Decoding the Legacy: Behind the Scenes of Talking Heads’ Legendary Live Film “Stop Making Sense”
Yudai Oikawa
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Music Festival: Present and Future – Insights from Music Sociologist Junichi Nagai
Tsubasa Yokobori
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From Diaries to Dissent: Satoko Shibata’s Reflections on Seven Years and the Struggle Against the Pervasiveness of “Interesting”
Yuri Matsui
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The Current Pulse: Carsick Cars Reflect on China’s Band Boom
Megumi Nakamura
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For Those Seeking Me. Miran on New Encounters and the Latest Album “WATASHIBOSHI”
Daiki Mine
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Ye Ram x BUOY: Unveiling the Japan-Korea Indie Scene Exchange and Their Musical Narratives
Hajime Oishi
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Exploring Uncharted Realms: ROTH BART BARON’s Masaya Mifune and Kishomaru Shimamura Explore Photographic Aesthetics
Sho Sudo
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Editor Masanao Amano, who connects illustration and music, talks about the past, present, and future of illustrators
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Akihiro Miki, drummer of “Neconemuru” chooses to work as a graphic designer.
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Drummer Shun Ishiwaka: The Unstoppable Force and His Relentless Pursuit of Challenges
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Rasmus Faber Weaves EDM and Anime Experience into Bold New Sound
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The Japanese Band That Counts Fans, Not Streams: LOSTAGE Explained
Shoichi Yamamoto
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Laura day romance on “Nemuru”: A Two-Part Journey Through “Walls” and “Bridges”
Fumiaki Amano
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Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Final Years: A Documentary-Trained Director Reflects on the Film
Shoichiro Kotetsu
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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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NiEW’S PLAYLIST
NiEW recommends alternative music🆕
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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2026.2.6
Tokyo Live Nights Spotlight Helsinki Lambda Club, Cody・Lee, TENDRE, and Strange Reitaro
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2026.2.7
Vaundy Announces Major Dome Tour, Breaks Record as Youngest Solo Artist to Headline
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2026.2.7
Claude Monet Exhibition ‘A Question to Landscapes’ to Open in Japan in 2026,
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2026.2.7
Taeko Onuki to Make Overseas Debut at LA’s The Wiltern, Tokyo Show Also Announced
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2026.2.11
Tate Britain Brings 1990s UK Art Retrospective to Tokyo
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2026.2.13
Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Bugonia” Sets Japan Release for February 2026
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2026.2.4
my bloody valentine to Return to Japan in February 2026
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2026.2.3
my bloody valentine Adds Extra Shows in Tokyo and Osaka
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2026.1.30
Ghost in the Shell Marks 30 Years with First-Ever Large-Scale Exhibition
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2026.1.24
Helsinki Lambda Club’s Kaoru Hashimoto Announces Intimate 5-City Solo Tour
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