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More Than a DJ: SARASA on Culture, Curiosity, and Creative Freedom [Interview]

Born in Japan and raised in New York, DJ SARASA is a genre-blending artist whose bicultural roots shape every set—skillfully weaving soul, funk, R&B, hip-hop, and electronic into her sound.…

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Nao Yoshioka & Devin Morrison explore funk & soul bliss on powerful new single "Nobody Chase Me"

Japanese songwriter and queen of soul Nao Yoshioka – returns with a prelude to her much anticipated new album, released via Sweet Soul Records. The funk rich and lush new single "Nobody Chase Me",…

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Nulbarich shares colorful "Just A Game" featuring Benny Sings [Video]

Japanese neo city pop band Nulbarich pens a letter of encouragement in their new single "Just A Game". The song features Dutch musician and singer-songwriter Benny Sings and is shared…

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boys be kko shares pulsating, deep house gem "Kanari" ahead of EP drop

Eccentric Japanese producer boys be kko, is teasing his new EP, Monnaka, with standout track "Kanari". This haunting yet captivating deep house masterpiece seamlessly combines elements of Eastern electronic sounds…

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Joji releases emotional single, "YUKON(INTERLUDE)" [Video]

George Miller, popularly known under the moniker Joji, is a multi-talented artist from Japan. He originally came to fame with his controversial youtube personality, “Filthy Frank”. He has since then…

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Arran Sym paints deep emotion on new single, "Fire on Me"

Artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Arran Sym drops another fascinating single titled "Fire on Me," a track led by intriguing lyrics and an other-worldly production. Arran Sym is known for creating…

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Tokyo Machine & End of the World link up on new single "Silver Lining"

Enigmatic artist Tokyo Machine and Japanese power-group End of the World have joined forces on new single "Silver Lining", via Insomniac Records: Lost In Dreams. Combining orchestral flourishes and mellifluous synth…

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Ace Hashimoto makes the Korean connect with pH-1 for new video "GIRLS"

After breaking his hiatus with the Thundercat-assisted “VAPORWAVES”, Chicago singer and producer Ace Hashimoto has unveiled details of his upcoming album Play.Make.Believe. and sweetened the tea with a new song…

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Arran Sym gives us '1000 Micrograms of Love'

Artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Arran Sym drops his fascinating new EP titled 1000 Micrograms of Love. Through a masterful blend of different guitar sounds and an eclectic variety of beat production, Sym creates…

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Arran Sym and Kevin Sinatra release mystical track "Moving On"

Japanese-based by way of Scotland artist Arran Sym and Virginia artist Kevin Sinatra come together to create a soothing track "Moving On." Between Arran Sym and Kevin Sinatra, a…

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Nao Yoshioka teams with Blue Lab Beats for thumping remix of "Loyalty"

Nao Yoshioka is quickly becoming a force in the world of R&B. The Japan-born vocalist who now lives in the U.S. made huge waves with her album Undeniable in 2019…

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Mirei is shutting out all the conformists in liberating track "Let Me Be"

After starting her musical career in Japan, 21-year-old pop singer Mirei is ready to share her art with the rest of the world. Contrary to some of her successful Eastern counterparts,…

More Than a DJ: SARASA on Culture, Curiosity, and Creative Freedom [Interview]

Nao Yoshioka & Devin Morrison explore funk & soul bliss on powerful new single "Nobody Chase Me"

Nulbarich shares colorful "Just A Game" featuring Benny Sings [Video]

boys be kko shares pulsating, deep house gem "Kanari" ahead of EP drop

Joji releases emotional single, "YUKON(INTERLUDE)" [Video]

Arran Sym paints deep emotion on new single, "Fire on Me"

Tokyo Machine & End of the World link up on new single "Silver Lining"

Ace Hashimoto makes the Korean connect with pH-1 for new video "GIRLS"

Arran Sym gives us '1000 Micrograms of Love'

Arran Sym and Kevin Sinatra release mystical track "Moving On"

Nao Yoshioka teams with Blue Lab Beats for thumping remix of "Loyalty"

Mirei is shutting out all the conformists in liberating track "Let Me Be"

Fred again… recruits Denzel Curry for energetic remix of "Victory Lap"

Hana Giraldo and Kyle Massey make love look cinematic in "Paradise"

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Taspii makes a splash with hypnotic new single “Sink In”

"Born I inspires and challenges with uplifting single "Being Enough"

Jay Tone is carving out his space with "Puzzles"

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