Japanese Indie

Japanese indie music is a diverse and vibrant genre that blends elements of rock, pop, folk, and electronic music, characterized by its innovative sounds and introspective lyrics. Artists like zo-sun park and Kaneko Ayano bring emotional depth and poetic storytelling to their songs, while bands like Galileo Galilei and THE BACK HORN infuse energetic rock influences paired with memorable melodies. The genre often explores themes of identity, nostalgia, and personal growth, resonating deeply with listeners seeking authenticity. This eclectic genre flourishes in underground scenes and thrives on creative freedom, displaying a rich tapestry of sounds that defy mainstream conventions while embracing both traditional Japanese nuances and global influences.

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Akiko Yano
Akusa
Aooo
Asako Toki
Boyish
Cody・Lee(李)
Couple
Crab 蟹 Club
Cruyff
Dios
Eve
FantasticYouth
Fishmans
Fuyumi Abe
GING NANG BOYZ
GLIM SPANKY
Galileo Galilei
Gimgigam
Haku.
Hammer Head Shark
Hana Sekitori
Hanao
Humbert Humbert
Ichiko Aoba
Jan flu
Jumpei Kamiya
KENT VALLEY
KIRINJI
Kaneyorimasaru
Kicell
Lafale
Laura day romance
Leina
Lily Chou-Chou
Lovely Summer Chan
Luby Sparks
Miyuki Hatakeyama
Momoko Hayashi
Monaca yellow city
NEWLY
NOT WONK
Natsu Summer
Norman Blake
ODDLY
Ohashi Trio
Okayuka
POLKADOT STINGRAY
Pot-pourri
RAY
Regal Lily
Rin音
STUTS
Saho Terao
Sangatsu no Phantasia
Shin Rizumu
Shione Yukawa
Sori Sawada
Swimming Sheep
TENDOUJI
THE CHARM PARK
Tavito Nanao
Tenniscoats
The Otals
The fin.
Tigerwall
TsuShiMaMiRe
Verandah
Wez Atlas
YUUKI MIYAKE
YonYon
Youryokutai Club
ZETTAKUN
add
ame_no_parade
a子
daisansei
ermhoi
hyou
kinoue64
maeshima soshi
natori
osage
pepetterz
pinoko
polly
suiheisen
the bercedes menz
the paddles
the telephones
uami
yutori
いゔどっと
んoon
アーリオ・オーリオ・エ・ペペロンチーノ
ニューヤナセ
君島大空
東京初期衝動
自由ヶ丘
荒谷翔大
髙橋多聞
Eve
natori
Ichiko Aoba
sakanaction
STUTS
Haku.
れん
POLKADOT STINGRAY
KIRINJI
the pillows
Kaneko Ayano
Fishmans
Lily Chou-Chou
muque
FantasticYouth
whaledontsleep
maeshima soshi
Bialystocks
宇宙ネコ子
Chatmonchy
kojikoji
MONO NO AWARE
Rin音
Galileo Galilei
Humbert Humbert
Ohashi Trio
GING NANG BOYZ
Regal Lily
Leina
RYUSENKEI
GLIM SPANKY
Lovely Summer Chan
NUUAMM
AAAMYYY
Sangatsu no Phantasia
Tempalay
Kaneyorimasaru
kiki vivi lily
Dios
Laura day romance
君島大空
Asako Toki
Shintaro Sakamoto
MahiToThePeople
Hanare Gumi
Cody・Lee(李)
Aooo
ZOOKARADERU
GO!GO!7188
clammbon
a子
THE CHARM PARK
YonYon
TENDRE
HARU NEMURI
Saho Terao
Emi Okamoto
THE BACK HORN
YAKUSHIMARU Etsuko
スカート
yutori
Akiko Yano
ZETTAKUN
sugar plant
YOUMOU TO OHANA
the band apart
OGRE YOU ASSHOLE
甲斐田晴
osage
Natsu Summer
the paddles
Pasteboard
荒谷翔大
Coaltar Of The Deepers
Tavito Nanao
Kicell
いゔどっと
Keiichi Sokabe
Plastic Girl In Closet
The fin.
Predawn
Kenta Dedachi
ame_no_parade
Wez Atlas
For Tracy Hyde
Hana Sekitori
んoon
Fuyumi Abe
Guiba
Yuinishio
Oh Shu
SPOOL
笠原瑠斗
the bercedes menz
Hiyajo Atsuko
笹川真生
MIZ
Miyuki Hatakeyama
Uri Nakayama
Spangle Call Lilli Line