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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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Tyler, The Creator Announces Japan Stop on World Tour This Fall

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Gen Hoshino Reveals Dates for MAD HOPE Asia Tour

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Ryuichi Sakamoto Exhibition Launches in Osaka, Bringing to Life His 18-Year-Old Expo Journey

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