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キリンジ
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Contemporary avant-rock duo KIRINJI (キリンジ) formed in October 1996, in Tokyo, Japan when brothers Takaki Horigome (堀込高樹, born June 1, 1969) … read moreContemporary avant-rock duo KIRINJI (キリンジ) formed in October 1996, in Tokyo, Japan when brothers Takaki Horigome (堀込高樹, born June 1, 1969) and Yasuyuki Horigome (堀込泰行, born May 2, 1972) started writing songs together. It did not take muc… read moreContemporary avant-rock duo KIRINJI (キリンジ) formed in October 1996, in Tokyo, Japan when brothers Takaki Horigome (堀込高樹, born June 1, 1969) and Yasuyuki Horigome (堀込泰行, born May 2, 1972) started writing songs together. It did not take much time for their melodies to capture much of attention and r… read more -
大滝詠一
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Eiichi Ohtaki (大瀧 詠一 Ōtaki Eiichi, born July 28, 1948 in Esashi District, what is now part of Ōshū, died December 30, 2013) was a Japanese … read moreEiichi Ohtaki (大瀧 詠一 Ōtaki Eiichi, born July 28, 1948 in Esashi District, what is now part of Ōshū, died December 30, 2013) was a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He first became known as a member of the influent… read moreEiichi Ohtaki (大瀧 詠一 Ōtaki Eiichi, born July 28, 1948 in Esashi District, what is now part of Ōshū, died December 30, 2013) was a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He first became known as a member of the influential rock band はっぴいえんど (Happy End) in 1970, but is better kno… read more -
佐野元春
10,756 listeners
Motoharu Sano is one of the most important artists in the Japanese popular music scene, especially in rock and roll. He debuted in 1980 wi… read moreMotoharu Sano is one of the most important artists in the Japanese popular music scene, especially in rock and roll. He debuted in 1980 with "Angelina". Though today, he has released many impressive songs that have influenced … read moreMotoharu Sano is one of the most important artists in the Japanese popular music scene, especially in rock and roll. He debuted in 1980 with "Angelina". Though today, he has released many impressive songs that have influenced the Japanese music tide. For example, with his fourth album… read more -
小沢健二
21,327 listeners
Kenji Ozawa (小沢健二, Ozawa Kenji) is a Japanese musician born in 1968 in Sagamihara, Kanagawa. His uncle Seiji Ozawa is a world-famous condu… read moreKenji Ozawa (小沢健二, Ozawa Kenji) is a Japanese musician born in 1968 in Sagamihara, Kanagawa. His uncle Seiji Ozawa is a world-famous conductor. Ozawa's first claim to fame was as a member of the pop duo, Flipper's Guitar. He g… read moreKenji Ozawa (小沢健二, Ozawa Kenji) is a Japanese musician born in 1968 in Sagamihara, Kanagawa. His uncle Seiji Ozawa is a world-famous conductor. Ozawa's first claim to fame was as a member of the pop duo, Flipper's Guitar. He graduated from Tokyo University. His father is a professor. View wiki -
土岐麻子
26,985 listeners
Toki Asako (土岐麻子), born March 22, 1976, in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese pop, electronic, and jazz singer-songwriter. She was formerly known … read moreToki Asako (土岐麻子), born March 22, 1976, in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese pop, electronic, and jazz singer-songwriter. She was formerly known as the vocalist for the Japanese indie rock band Cymbals, from 1997 to 2003. Toki made her solo debut in 2004 with a string of jazz cover albums under the ind… read more -
クレイジーケンバンド
27,720 listeners
Crazy Ken Band (クレイジーケンバンド) is a popular Japanese musical group formed in 1997. HMV Japan rank them at #98 in their "Top 100 Japanese … read moreCrazy Ken Band (クレイジーケンバンド) is a popular Japanese musical group formed in 1997. HMV Japan rank them at #98 in their "Top 100 Japanese pops Artists". You could call the Crazy Ken Band a Japanese version of the Bonzo Dog Band, a … read moreCrazy Ken Band (クレイジーケンバンド) is a popular Japanese musical group formed in 1997. HMV Japan rank them at #98 in their "Top 100 Japanese pops Artists". You could call the Crazy Ken Band a Japanese version of the Bonzo Dog Band, a British group who in the ’60s who excelled at Pythonesque po… read more -
Pizzicato Five
172,384 listeners
Pizzicato Five (often nicknamed "P5") is a legendary Japanese group that formed in 1984. Arguably the first group to popularize s… read morePizzicato Five (often nicknamed "P5") is a legendary Japanese group that formed in 1984. Arguably the first group to popularize shibuya-kei from underground circles, they also later on began experimenting with the style, with w… read morePizzicato Five (often nicknamed "P5") is a legendary Japanese group that formed in 1984. Arguably the first group to popularize shibuya-kei from underground circles, they also later on began experimenting with the style, with what some called an innovative genre all their own, blending … read more -
サザンオールスターズ
53,217 listeners
Southern All Stars (サザンオールスターズ), also known as SAS and Sazan, is a Japanese pop/rock band led by Kuwata Keisuke. The band is considered one… read moreSouthern All Stars (サザンオールスターズ), also known as SAS and Sazan, is a Japanese pop/rock band led by Kuwata Keisuke. The band is considered one of the most influential groups in Japan, being the 4th best-selling artist and having sold more t… read moreSouthern All Stars (サザンオールスターズ), also known as SAS and Sazan, is a Japanese pop/rock band led by Kuwata Keisuke. The band is considered one of the most influential groups in Japan, being the 4th best-selling artist and having sold more than 47,083,000 copies in Japan. The band's roots trace … read more -
Flipper's Guitar
64,294 listeners
Flipper's Guitar were a Tokyo-based Japanese pop duo formed by Keigo Oyamada (小山田圭吾, better known as Cornelius) and Kenji Ozawa (小沢健二, nephew of famed conductor Seiji Ozawa) in 1987. The band was influenced by the chirpy sound of British 80s pop groups like Haircut 100, The Style Council and… read more