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In which Tokyo producer Kenie_T…who on SoundCloud now goes by knie with a block symbol between the “k” and “n”…realizes Vocaloid doesn’t have to be just a replacement singer. The productions released by this artist over the past few months have been warm and dizzying, yet it’s on “Papapa” in which the digi-voice of Sekka…
Blurred Lines: Para Omi (Solo Project Of Mitsuomi From Fancy Books)
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At last, the latest installment in what has been the most intriguing body of work in Japanese music this year. It’s tough pinpointing what exactly bedroom producer i-fls does that has made the various free albums and EPs he’s released this year resonate so much. Part of it is how he’s able to use the…
New Picnic Women: II Women EP
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Music Alliance Pact April 2015
Time for MAP, the monthly feature where blogs from more than 30 countries share an artist and a song with the world. For Japan, we are highlighting the driving rock of Tenkiame, the newest project from Azusa Suga (For Tracy Hyde, Shortcake Collage Tape). Hear it and more below. Click the play button icon to…