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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"Design Ah! neo"2
Album - 11 Tracks - Released May 5, 2025

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AAAMYYY
ARTIFACT OF INSTANT
Aimai Ai
Aooo
Blu-Swing
Boyish
Bye-Bye-Handの方程式
CAT ATE HOTDOGS
Cobalt boy
Cody・Lee(李)
Crab 蟹 Club
Deep Sea Diving Club
Easycome
Eddie Marcon
Fallsheeps
GING NANG BOYZ
Galileo Galilei
Gimgigam
Hanao
Haruka
Hi,how are you?
Humbreaders
Ichiko Aoba
Jumpei Kamiya
KIRINJI
Kedarui
Keiichi Sokabe
Kimie Fukuhara
Lafale
Laura day romance
Lily Chou-Chou
Lovely Summer Chan
Mamiko Suzuki
Merlion
Mikan
Mizuki Ohira
Monaca yellow city
Nolzy
ODDLY
Ochunism
Okayuka
PASSEPIED
PLATFORM
POOLS
Pot-pourri
RAY
RHYDA
Re:name
Regal Lily
Rin音
Sangatsu no Phantasia
Satoko Shibata
Sawa Angstrom
Shin Rizumu
Shuta Hasunuma
Sokoninaru
Sundae May Club
Suspended 4th
Swimming Sheep
TAMIW
The Otals
The Shiawase
TsuShiMaMiRe
YUNOWA
YonYon
Yuga
Yuichi Ohata
Yuta Orisaka
add
akutagawa
ame_no_parade
baobab
bearstape
downt
eill
ermhoi
kinoue64
maeshima soshi
mmm
natori
osage
pinoko
polly
rillrail
sassya-
satomoka
suiheisen
tofubeats
um-hum
uri gagarn
yubiori
yutori
アーリオ・オーリオ・エ・ペペロンチーノ
グソクムズ
ニューヤナセ
君島大空
地球から2ミリ浮いてる人たち
秋林
花柄ランタン
金子駿平
Eve
natori
Ichiko Aoba
sakanaction
indigo la End
MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS
eill
STUTS
Haku.
Kaneko Ayano
tofubeats
れん
Humbreaders
POLKADOT STINGRAY
Soutaiseiriron
satomoka
Mamiko Suzuki
the pillows
水槽
KIRINJI
Lily Chou-Chou
CAPSULE
Fishmans
muque
FantasticYouth
whaledontsleep
宇宙ネコ子
Bialystocks
maeshima soshi
Chatmonchy
Rin音
MONO NO AWARE
kojikoji
Lovely Summer Chan
Galileo Galilei
GING NANG BOYZ
Humbert Humbert
Ohashi Trio
Satoko Shibata
800 cherries
Regal Lily
chelmico
Leina
RYUSENKEI
Asako Toki
GLIM SPANKY
NUUAMM
Meaningful Stone
AAAMYYY
Sangatsu no Phantasia
Blu-Swing
Tempalay
Kaneyorimasaru
kiki vivi lily
Yuta Orisaka
Hanare Gumi
Dios
TENDRE
Number Girl
GO!GO!7188
君島大空
Shintaro Sakamoto
MahiToThePeople
Laura day romance
Taichi Mukai
Cody・Lee(李)
Aooo
yonawo
mamerico
THE CHARM PARK
Yuga
YonYon
ZOOKARADERU
clammbon
Saho Terao
a子
クボタカイ
HARU NEMURI
Homecomings
Emi Okamoto
cero
RUNG HYANG
THE BACK HORN
COLTEMONIKHA
SEAPOOL
ピチカート・ファイヴ
PASSEPIED
Shuta Hasunuma
YAKUSHIMARU Etsuko
YeYe
LUCA
Asagaya Romantics
クレナズム
ROTH BART BARON
Hiro
Sundae May Club
Akiko Yano
rourourourous
YOHLU
Sokoninaru