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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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#MUSIC 2025.5.30

MONO NO AWARE Announces Solo Show in May, Featuring Direction by GROUPN

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Khaki Announces Release of Unreleased 12-Track Album “Hakko”

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#MUSIC 2025.5.30

STUTS Releases Anniversary Song for Newoman Yokohama’s 5th Anniversary

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#MUSIC 2025.5.31

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#MUSIC 2025.5.31

The Chemical Brothers to Headline Makuhari’s First-Ever ‘THE BEACH 2025’ Festival

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#MUSIC 2025.5.31

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NiEW 2025.2.10｜18:51

#MUSIC 2025.5.31

Shizuoka’s “FUJI & SUN ’25” Adds Tavito Nanao, Yoshiwara Gion Taiko Sessions, and More

NiEW 2025.3.28｜12:56

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