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Making Honest, Optimistic Music in a Cruel World; an Interview with Shintaro Sakamoto
Shintaro Sakamoto just released his first album in six years, Like A Fable. Its mellow and pop sonic universe has a different feel from the singles he put out in 2020. We asked him about what went into creating the album and his ties with foreign audiences and artists. -
A dialogue between Night Tempo and Maki Nomiya part I: Tokyo in the 80s and 90s, as illustrated and experienced by the two
Following Night Tempo and Maki Nomiya’s first collaboration, we arranged a conversation between the two artists. In the first part, Nomiya talks about her experience in Tokyo in the 80s and 90s, the setting of Night Tempo’s latest album, and their impressions of that era. -
A dialogue with Night Tempo and Maki Nomiya part II: The woman as an image in “Tokyo Rouge” and the music scene today
Following Night Tempo and Maki Nomiya’s first collaboration, we arranged a conversation between the two artists. The second part is about the process behind “Tokyo Rouge,” the two artists’ collaborative song, “The Night Is Still Young (feat. Night Tempo), as well as their impressions on Tokyo today. -
「時音」Vol.8 Night Tempo unravels the appeal towards retro culture in this fast-paced society
Without giving in to nostalgism, Night Tempo tells us about his relationship with Japanese Shōwa era’s music and culture.