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Interview with Chihei Hatakeyama; The Sound of Genre-Pushing Ambient Piece “Hachirōgata Lake”
The interview explores how Chihei Hatakeyama’s newest piece “Hachirōgata Lake” was produced. We ask the artist about stories behind its recording and his own views on ambient music. -
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Interview with Lamp, On Their Latest Album “Dusk to Dawn” and Unchanging Attitudes towards Music
Lamp’s latest album ” Dusk to Dawn” was released digitally on October 10, 2023. We talked to the three members about their ambivalent feelings about their “international popularity.” -
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DIY City Pop Artist Satoshi Suzuki Looks Back on His Musical Practices Since the 1980s
Musician Satoshi Suzuki talks about his career to date, the evolution of his musical activities, and the catalyst for the newest release. -
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STUTS and YONLAPA’s Vocalist Noi Naa, On “Music Beyond Borders”–Asian Collaboration on the Rise
A conversation between STUTS and Noi Naa of YONLAPA, an indie rock band based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. They talk about the collaborative song “Two Kites” and the music scene in Thailand. -
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“The physical sensations remain as the only things certain” Unraveling the sweet enigmatic album, MOOD, by Honjitsu Kyuen
On February 10th, the rock band, Honjitsu Kyuen, is going to be releasing its 4th album, MOOD. Take a close look at the anecdote of the production of their new songs, and what the frontman—Takujyuro Iwade—seeks in music. -
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Exploring the new frontier of musical genius Shohei Amimori
Shohei Amimori’s music spans various genres from classical music to contemporary music, and electronica and pop. In his first solo album in two years, he sets his vocals and beats to the side and brings the piano to the center. What thoughts and feelings did he put into Ex.LIFE? -
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Overdubbing Artist / Home-Recording Musician Urakami Sōki and his Journey into Music
In his short but intense two-years-old music career, Urakami Sōki has become an artist worth of praise and attention. In this interview, he talks about his yet unspoken path to music. -
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The current phase of Roth Bart Baron; On the essence of Loud Color(s) & Silence Festival
Loud Color(s) & Silence Festival is the title of Roth Bart Baron’s recent album. Just under a year has passed since the release of their previous album. Masaya Mifune of the band spoke about their live tour and the feelings and thoughts he poured into their latest album, which they made during the pandemic after overcoming the departure of one band member. -
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Envisioning a Lost Japan Through the Music of Meitei
Meitei is an artist creating music that encapsulates a “lost Japanese mood,” as he puts it. We talked about his personal history, which was shrouded in mystery until this point. He also taught us about his views on time and the genre he makes. -
