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An interview with Soshina from Shimofuri Myojo on His Song for “Ao no Orchestra”: The creative realm where his comedic and musical sensibilities intersect
Comedian and music producer Soshina talks about his passion for music, what comedy and music share in common, and his song, “Yusari no Kanon feat. Yuika,” the ED song for the anime Ao no Orchestra. -
From Modeling to Art World; Why PERROTIN director Angela Reynolds made a significant career shift
Angela Reynolds talks about her transition into a new world in her 30s, having had no experience in the art industry. -
Interview with Photographer Masataka Ishida:On South London in 1984, and Scenes from Days of Lovers’ Rock
In April, photographer Masataka Ishida held an exhibition at JULY TREE in Shinsen, Tokyo, consisting of 36 photographs of people and cityscapes in Brixton and other cities, and sound system events he visited in 1984. We interviewed Ishida about his memories of that time and the history of lovers’ rock. -
Is Simone De Kunovich’s Soundscape The Antithesis of the Modernity?; Unraveling Venetian Genius Through the Words by Toshiya Kawasaki of “mule musiq”.
Toshiya Kawasaki of Mule Music, who has long supported Simone de Kunovich and his talent, talks about his new Mondo Nuovo series. -
“In Real Life,” Stepping Out of the Game Field: Kiki Kudo’s Steady Life Vol.4
Kiki Kudo writes about her dual life in New York and Connecticut she started during the pandemic. This is the fourth installment of the series. -
Minimalism, Gamelan, Jazz and “Neo-Tokyo”; Behind the Eclectic Sound World of Pascal Bideau a.k.a Akusmi
Pascal Bideau, aka Akusmi, is a French-born, London-based composer/multi-instrumentalist. We asked Akusumi, whose first album “Fleeting Future” was released last year, what lies behind his sound world in which diverse elements intersect. -
Technological Co-Creation of AI and Improvisation — Shun Ishiwaka × Kei Matsumaru Special Talk, Part 2
What possibilities does AI bring to improvisation and performance? This is the second part of the special conversation between percussionist Shun Ishiwaka and saxophonist Kei Matsumaru, who held a session with AI that learned their performance at the Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM] last June. -
Interview with Izuru Narushima, Director of the film Familia, and His Thoughts On the Film
The air is clear and the stars are beautiful in the winter night sky. It seems to reflect the feelings of us who have welcomed the new year. I wonder why. Although Izuru Narushima’s films are often chillingly serious, I feel that watching them with my family in the living room on a winter’s day could be a good idea. An interview with director Narushima, whose new film was just released. -
What Legendary Guitarist Randy Rhoads Left Behind: Director Andre Relis’ Message in Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon
Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon, a documentary film about the late guitarist, has been released exclusively in Japan to mark the 40th year since his departure. We spoke to the director, Andre Relis, who came to Japan to celebrate the film’s release. -
Technological Co-Creation between AI and Improvisation — Shun Ishiwaka × Kei Matsumaru Special Conversation, Part 1
What possibilities does AI bring to improvisation and performance? This is the first part of the conversation between percussionist Shun Ishiwaka and saxophonist Kei Matsumaru, who held a session with an AI that learned their own performance at the Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM] last June.