SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff


Chappo on How Meeting Haruomi Hosono Sparked Their Formation and Unique Sound

Butter’s Asako Yuzuki on Why Overlooked Japanese Novels Became Global Sensations

xiangyu Channels Curiosity into Her Debut Album

KOM_I in Brazil: Living Between Cultures

Bonna Pot: The Unconventional Outdoor Music Journey You Need to Know About

Hiromi Uehara on the Soul of Song: Her Experience with Music, Vocals, and Lyric Writing

Beyond Perfection: Ayatake Ezaki Reflects on His Diverse Piano Experience

Rikiya Imaizumi & ZOOKARADERU Unveil the Heart of ‘Winter Morning’

Kaika’s First Album and Musical Journey: The Blooming of a Gifted Songwriter

Naotaro Moriyama Discusses Facing Death’s Edge: His Father’s Passing and His Own Journey

SIRUP x SKY-HI: Charting the Next Chapter of the Music Scene

YAJICO GIRL Interview: How an Introvert Found Rhythm in Dance Music

Oda Kaori: Weaving Voices to Resonate Through Time

Kengo Kuma Discusses the Impact of Generative AI and Excess in Today’s Era: What Role Can Architects and Creators Play?

Laura Day Romance on Embracing Ambiguity: “Both Bands and People Are Irrational Yet Fascinating”

Riding the Thunder: SATOH’s Bold Journey into the Future in a DeLorean

Haruko Oishi: A Closer Look at Her Unique Personality and Career Trajectory
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