Shoichi Miyake

Miyake was born in Tokyo in 1978. After working as an editor at SWITCH and EYESCREAM, he became independent in 2004. He writes about music and other aspects of culture. Twitter：@miyakeshoichi　Instagram：@miyakeshoichi

Making Music OTOGIVANASHI Loves Regardless of Trends: an Interview with Kazuki Arima—Part II

Part two of our interview with Kazuki Arima of OTOGIVANASHI, who have released their new album, Us.
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Shoichi Miyake

2022-08-11

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OTOGIVANASHI is in the Best Place Right Now: an Interview with Kazuki Arima—Part I

Part one of our interview with Kazuki Arima of OTOGIVANASHI, who have released their new album, Us.
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Shoichi Miyake

2022-08-10

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The World of Hirotaka Nozaki (aka Nozaki-kun) Portrayed in the Short Film Endangered Species

Hirotaka Nozaki, aka Nozaki-kun, spends his days visiting zoos and aquariums and working on film production. His short film Endangered Species reveals the real picture of the enigmatic Nozaki-kun.
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Shoichi Miyake

2022-06-21

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On his debut solo album, Ryohu recounts his journey and thinks about the future

KANDYTOWN rapper and beatmaker Ryohu has released his long-awaited debut solo album. Writer Shoichi Miyake, a close friend of Ryohu, asks him about the inspiration and meaning behind the album.
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Shoichi Miyake

2020-12-19

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