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From one journey to another: Deciphering Louis Vuitton’s true nature through an Anarchy & Badsaikush music video / [Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol.…
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 eleventh installment, she examines the true nature of Louis Vuitton through a detailed analysis of an Anarchy & Badsaikush music video that features a Louis Vuitton bag. -
The future of anime and AI according to Gustaf Holtenäs, the director of black midi’s new music video
black midi is the most exciting band in the UK indie rock scene right now. Gustaf Holtenäs, the Swedish director behind their AI-incorporated music video, takes us behind the scenes and talks about anime as well. -
Introducing live instruments and a new direction in music—One World, DJ KAWASAKI’s first album in 11 years
Why did DJ KAWASAKI record an album using acoustic instruments of a band, as opposed to drum machines, which has been his style until now? -
Why Yuma Abe is making music on his own: A closer look at the creation of his relaxed and authentic sonic universe
Yuma Abe, the frontman of Never Young Beach, has released his first solo album. Yusuke Monma, whose book Haruomi Hosono to Karera no Jidai was published last December, digs deeper into the creation and sonic universe of Abe’s new album, which features guitar by Devendra Banhart and mixing by Haruomi Hosono. -
Maika Loubté channels feelings indescribable by words into music
In preparation for the release of her new album—deemed as an album with “standout songs only”—this fall, Maika Loubté has been dropping a string of singles. The following is about her latest single, System, and the shift in her awareness during the pandemic. -
A reflection on the relationship between Louis Vuitton and hip-hop / [Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 10
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 tenth installment, she analyzes both Louis Vuitton’s trajectory and hip-hop lyrics to unravel the relationship between the two. -
TOKION SONG BOOK #5:Cassandra Jenkins’s “Hard Drive” depicts a world that coexists in recognition of diversity.
The series by the writer Ryoichi Niimoto living in Brooklyn, who digs deep into the thoughts that musicians put into the songs. A new society we aim to read from the lyrics of “Hard Drive” by SSW Cassandra Jenkins based in Brooklyn. -
Lawrence (Peter M. Kersten) speaks on his love for Japan re Birds On The Playground
Lawrence released his fourth album, Birds On The Playground, through mule musiq. Here, he talks about the influence of Japanese thought and culture on him. -
Takuma Watanabe x Yayako Uchida [Part 2]: Exploring the source of the pair’s creativity
This conversation is between Takuma Watanabe and Yayako Uchida, who used to make music together as sighboat. What’s at the root of the talented two’s creativity? -
Girls Band Titillated by Ging Nang Boyz, TOKYO SYOKI SYODO—Their Current Location After Running All the Way Through the Pandemic with Their “Initial Impulse” Wide…
The rock band, TOKYO SYOKI SYODO, has welcomed a new member. They have finished the demo that marks the second chapter of their career. This interview unveils the band from their genesis to their new songs.