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Grassroots Spirit for Music that Deserves Better: Hedigan’s Interview Part 2
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Charting the Path Forward: downt’s Musical Journey Across Genres
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The Genesis of YONCE’s Band Hedigan’s: Interview Part 1
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Despair and Hope: A Dialogue Between Shing02 and Shin Kokawa in a Time of Shifting Values
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Aile The Shota’s Stand Against Peer Pressure with Unwavering Confidence
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Embrace Freedom: ROTH BART BARON’s Mifune’s Life Advice to His Past Self
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Tamas Wells: Discussing the ‘Angelic Voice’ Amidst an Unequal World
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In Life’s Persistence, Ayuni D Sends Thanks to Her 16-Year-Old Self
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TENDRE’s Words to His 19-Year-Old Self: “Regret Isn’t a Step Backward; It’s a Nudge Forward”
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SIRUP Reflects on Past, Present, and Future: Emphasizes the Importance of Living by Personal Values
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Minoru Uemura, editor-in-chief of the music magazine “HARD BOP!! MAGAZINE”, values the power of action to start when you have an idea.
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Risa, a retro-pop girl born in the 21st century, talks about the colorful pop appeal of the 1980s
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HALLEY: Delving into the Philosophy of Loving Each and Every Individual
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An Interview with Yui Shetona: The Story of a Top Graduate with a Contrarian Approach at Music College
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EVENTS
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2025.8.14
Toyota, Aichi’s Annual Summer Dance Celebration Announces 16 New Performers
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2025.8.15
SONICMANIA Reveals First Lineup: The Prodigy, Gesaffelstein, Floating Points, Tohji
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2025.8.15
SONICMANIA Announces Second Wave of Artists: Perfume, KIKUO, MFS, and Minna-no-Kimochi
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2025.8.15
Denki Groove Joins the 3rd Lineup for SONICMANIA
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2025.8.15
RISING SUN Festival Expands 2025 Lineup with Suchmos, Satoko Shibata, Ohzora Kimishima and More
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2025.8.15
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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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