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Lang Lee on the work an artist takes or turns down
Why are people in Korea talking about money? Artist and novelist Lang Lee on why she started selling insurance. -
Chanel meets an “unexpected partner” in the context of hip-hop / [Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol.6
In this series, Tsuya-chan writes about contemporary music with a focus on Japanese hip-hop. She breaks down the relationship between music and fashion, as well as fashion trends and youth culture. In her sixth installment, she talks about Chanel’s “unexpected partner” that rappers have been rhyming about. -
Hitsujibungaku’s New Album POWERS And Its Protective Amulet-like Powers
In this article, we ask Hitsujibungaku about their recent contract with a major label, and the production and release of their new album POWERS, filled with their troubles, as well as their hopes. The trio also shares their experience with online live performances and the making of POWERS. -
The Prodigy, Soushi Sakiyama—His “Youth” Imbued in His New Work
Soushi Sakiyama, who made a splendid appearance in the music scene with his knack for playing guitar and singing, has released his long-awaited major debut album. We are closing in on the background of his new masterpiece, that entails the band arrangements of his past unplugged songs and self-made electronic tracks—showing his great leap forward as a creator. -
The Mangaka Who Wrote BLUE GIANT, Shinichi Ishizuka Speaks About the Creative Expression and His Sentiment Towards Jazz
The popular manga series, BLUE GIANT, passionately and wildly conveys jazz through the growth of the protagonist, Dai the sax player. Shinichi Ishizuka shares his emotions etched in his work and about the future. -
A new world shown by brands with an inorganic name
In the second part of the FW21 Paris Men’s Collection, I refer to brands’ context in common that the four letters of the alphabet are used as brand names. -
「時音」Vol.10 Miwa Nishikawa’s “Under the Open Sky” is a story that needs to be told
Director Miwa Nishikawa spent 3 years completing the script for “Under the Open Sky.” On February 11th, 2021, it was finally released nationwide. This interview talks about the film, which portrays the true nature of humankind, plus a little more. -
Solo Lifestyle Series: Seeking Therapy During Pandemic Times
This series considers solo lifestyle living in Japanese culture as well as all over the world. In this article, we explore ways to maintain mental health of those living the solo lifestyle. One of those methods is seeking help though psychotherapy and approaching it from an American perspective, which appears to be more open and progressive. -
Morley Robertson’s Movie Column 2: Imagining the great transformation of an era. “The Joker,” Volume 1
TV personality Morley Robertson introduces three films for imagining a post-corona world that’s undergone a great transformation. He starts with “The Joker.” -
Ichiko Aoba, Taro Umebayashi, and Kodai Kobayashi discuss Windswept Adan
Ichiko Aoba’s new album is a soundtrack to a fictional film. How was it made? The following is a discussion between Ichiko Aoba and her two collaborators.