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“Sora Wo Torimodoshita Hi” by Shakkazombie; Big-O’s world according to Ignition Man
Shakkazombie’s Ignition Man talks about his memories with and Shakkazombie’s tribute to the late rapper, Big-O. -
Sound artist Miyu Hosoi sees space as a musical instrument for her own expression and expands our sense of value
We asked Miyu Hosoi, a sound artist with a worldwide following, about the origins of her creation and the relationship between sound and space. -
The counterattack of Japanese music [Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 16
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 the sixteenth installment, she looks into the creativity of Japanese rapper LEX, who had a notably busy year. -
The optimistic world of chelmico’s new humorous and cheerful single
Rap duo chelmico released an uplifting song titled “Sanokuen” and returned to the stage after a hiatus. We spoke to them about the present and future. -
“2021 was a turning point for me”: MANON, the ‘mashup gyaru’ of the Reiwa era
MANON has worked with all kinds of artists, ranging from big-name artists like Hiroshi Fujiwara and QieziMabo to up-and-coming artists like dodo and LEX. Recently, MANON collaborated with DJ CHARI on her latest release, “Girlfriend.” In this interview, we get to know MANON, the artist who’s been making headlines for her collaborations with various artists. -
“We need more provocative people”—the elusive Dos Monos, who makes the ordinary extraordinary, wraps 2021 up (part 2)
Dos Monos summarizes this year. In part two of this interview, Dos Monos talk about their diverse range of collaborations and how these collaborations reveal the extraordinary and ordinary. “I want [2022 to be] a year where tricksters toy with the world.” -
“We need more provocative people”—the elusive Dos Monos, who makes the ordinary extraordinary, wraps 2021 up (part I)
Dos Monos summarizes this year. What do they think about their thrilling performance with artists like SMTK and Soushi Sakiyama and the things that make them intriguing? -
The Next Generational Star with an Enviable Crooning Voice, Nishina—Her Portrayals of the Shadow and Light in our Daily Lives
Nishina is one of the most crucial artists of the next generation. With her soothing transcendent voice and delicate poetic aesthetic, she creates a new wave in the music scene. -
PKCZ® asks the world’s eminent DJs about the post-Covid club scene Vol. 2 Busy P
A global interview series by PKCZ®, a creative collective consisting of EXILE MAKIDAI, Alan Shirahama, VERBAL and DJ DARUMA. This series explores the future of Post-Covid club scene through cross-talk with world-renowned DJs. In this second installment, we focus on Busy P, a.k.a. Pedro Winter, who has been active in the global club scene. -
Connecting the Extremes—New Worlds Emerging from the New Boys Noize Record, +|-
The prolific electronic music DJ and sound producer, Boys Noize, speaks about his new album, +|- (Polarity), which he spent over four years to bring to completion and dedicated his time brushing it up during the coronavirus pandemic.