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The Beatniks
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There are three bands named the Beatniks, (1) japanese, (2) brazilian and (3) norwegian: (1) Yukihiro Takahashi (of YMO fame) and Keiichi S… read moreThere are three bands named the Beatniks, (1) japanese, (2) brazilian and (3) norwegian: (1) Yukihiro Takahashi (of YMO fame) and Keiichi Suzuki of the Moonriders sometimes collaborated as the a duo The Beatniks, although Suzuki essentia… read moreThere are three bands named the Beatniks, (1) japanese, (2) brazilian and (3) norwegian: (1) Yukihiro Takahashi (of YMO fame) and Keiichi Suzuki of the Moonriders sometimes collaborated as the a duo The Beatniks, although Suzuki essentially functioned as a member of Takahashi's backing band … read more
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高橋幸宏
24,472 listeners
Yukihiro Takahashi (高橋幸宏 Takahashi Yukihiro, born June 6, 1952, died January 11, 2023) was a Japanese musician, who was best known as the d… read moreYukihiro Takahashi (高橋幸宏 Takahashi Yukihiro, born June 6, 1952, died January 11, 2023) was a Japanese musician, who was best known as the drummer and lead vocalist of the Yellow Magic Orchestra. Takahashi first came to prominence as the … read moreYukihiro Takahashi (高橋幸宏 Takahashi Yukihiro, born June 6, 1952, died January 11, 2023) was a Japanese musician, who was best known as the drummer and lead vocalist of the Yellow Magic Orchestra. Takahashi first came to prominence as the drummer of the Sadistic Mika Band and became known to wester… read more
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Ippu-Do
8,609 listeners
A Japanese techno-pop trio of the early '80s led by singer/songwriter Masami Tsuchiya, Ippu-Do (一風堂) was the missing link between Japa… read moreA Japanese techno-pop trio of the early '80s led by singer/songwriter Masami Tsuchiya, Ippu-Do (一風堂) was the missing link between Japan's Yellow Magic Orchestra and England's Japan – neither as purely electronic as t… read moreA Japanese techno-pop trio of the early '80s led by singer/songwriter Masami Tsuchiya, Ippu-Do (一風堂) was the missing link between Japan's Yellow Magic Orchestra and England's Japan – neither as purely electronic as the former nor as prettily atmospheric as the latter. (YMO&#x… read more
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Yellow Magic Orchestra
305,485 listeners
Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) was an influential Japanese electronic music band, formed in 1978. They are renowned as a major influence in p… read moreYellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) was an influential Japanese electronic music band, formed in 1978. They are renowned as a major influence in popular music, and for pioneering the synth-pop genre. The principal members are Haruomi Hosono (b… read moreYellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) was an influential Japanese electronic music band, formed in 1978. They are renowned as a major influence in popular music, and for pioneering the synth-pop genre. The principal members are Haruomi Hosono (bass), Yukihiro Takahashi (1952-2023, drums) and Ryuichi Sak… read more
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細野晴臣
93,451 listeners
Haruomi Hosono (細野 晴臣, Hosono Haruomi, born July 9, 1947 in Minato, Tokyo), also known as Harry Hosono, is a Japanese popular musician, bes… read moreHaruomi Hosono (細野 晴臣, Hosono Haruomi, born July 9, 1947 in Minato, Tokyo), also known as Harry Hosono, is a Japanese popular musician, best known internationally as a member of Yellow Magic Orchestra. Hosono first came to attention in J… read moreHaruomi Hosono (細野 晴臣, Hosono Haruomi, born July 9, 1947 in Minato, Tokyo), also known as Harry Hosono, is a Japanese popular musician, best known internationally as a member of Yellow Magic Orchestra. Hosono first came to attention in Japan as the bass player of the psychedelic rock band Apryl F… read more
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矢野顕子
35,876 listeners
Akiko Yano is a Japanese pop and jazz musician. Her music is by turns playful, heartfelt, melodic, ornate, and disarmingly simple, reflect… read moreAkiko Yano is a Japanese pop and jazz musician. Her music is by turns playful, heartfelt, melodic, ornate, and disarmingly simple, reflecting a love of music in all its forms and colors. She handles moody new wave, virtuosic fusion, tra… read moreAkiko Yano is a Japanese pop and jazz musician. Her music is by turns playful, heartfelt, melodic, ornate, and disarmingly simple, reflecting a love of music in all its forms and colors. She handles moody new wave, virtuosic fusion, traditional jazz ballads, straightahead pop, and singer-songwri… read more
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Sketch Show
39,222 listeners
Sketch Show reunites two YMO members, (Yukihiro Takahashi and Haruomi Hosono). Sketch Show's music is Downtempo, IDM and click n'… read moreSketch Show reunites two YMO members, (Yukihiro Takahashi and Haruomi Hosono). Sketch Show's music is Downtempo, IDM and click n' cut influenced. Their music features a lot of acoustic elements, clicky sampeld rhythms together… read moreSketch Show reunites two YMO members, (Yukihiro Takahashi and Haruomi Hosono). Sketch Show's music is Downtempo, IDM and click n' cut influenced. Their music features a lot of acoustic elements, clicky sampeld rhythms together with drum machines, as well as warm, bright sounding synth… read more
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はっぴいえんど
99,328 listeners
はっぴいえんど (Happy End) was a Japanese folk rock band that existed between 1970 and 1973. Happy End’s albums blended Western folk singing with Japanese melodies. Its members were 細野晴臣 (Haruomi Hosono, bass, vocals), 松本隆 (Takashi Matsumoto, drums, from the band Apryl Fool), 大瀧詠一 (Eiichi Ohtaki, guitar… read more
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サディスティック・ミカ・バンド
11,725 listeners
The Sadistic Mika Band is a popular Japanese hard rock - glam rock group formed in 1972. Its name is a parody of the "Plastic Ono Band… read moreThe Sadistic Mika Band is a popular Japanese hard rock - glam rock group formed in 1972. Its name is a parody of the "Plastic Ono Band". Produced by Masatoshi Hashiba on EMI Toshiba Records, the band were led by the husband and… read moreThe Sadistic Mika Band is a popular Japanese hard rock - glam rock group formed in 1972. Its name is a parody of the "Plastic Ono Band". Produced by Masatoshi Hashiba on EMI Toshiba Records, the band were led by the husband and wife team of guitarist Kazuhiko Kato, and his wife, singer … read more
