SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff


the telephones × PAPUN BAND: How Dragon Quest Bridged Borders and Sparked Groove

Roka’s Debut Interview: Crafting a Fresh Groove with Voice and Beats

TAMATAMA FESTIVAL 2024: A Vibrant Second Year with 40,000 Enthusiasts

Aisho Nakajima, who expresses himself as queer, aims to be the person he needed to be when he was little.

The Final Curtain for the Heritage 3000: Sound Engineering Masters Speak on Live Sound Evolution

Defying the Odds: Yoichiro Yamazaki on the Future of rockin’on sonic Amidst Western Music’s Struggles

Ryuichi Sakamoto | Seeing Sound, Hearing Time: A Journey into the Art of Sound and Time

The Path of One Girl: Kafu and Kaika Reflect with Yūki Yamato

Ryoji Ikeda’s Japan Tour Kickoff: A Journey Beyond the Senses

Helsinki Lambda Club: Evolving After 11 Years and International Stages

Nagisa Murakami × Yuma Abe: A Bond That Shapes Their Art

Hedigan’s Live Session Unveiled: A Glimpse into the Band’s Bond and Playful Energy

From CHAI’s End to New Beginnings: MANAKANA Talks About Their Next Steps

Hedigan’s Reflections: The Art of Coexistence

How Suzuki Mikiko Zu Gives Voice to Anger and Inner Conflict

The Intersection of PARCO and Culture: A Dialogue with Nariaki Obukuro

How ena mori Went From a Teen Abroad to a Global Sensation
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