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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Single - Released April 18, 2025

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Aimai Ai
Akiko Yano
Akusa
Aooo
Asagaya Romantics
Asako Toki
Blu-Swing
Boyish
Cody・Lee(李)
Couple
Crab 蟹 Club
Cruyff
Dios
Easycome
FantasticYouth
Fishmans
Fuyumi Abe
GING NANG BOYZ
Galileo Galilei
Gimgigam
Haku.
Hana Sekitori
Hanao
Haruka
Hi,how are you?
Humbert Humbert
Ichiko Aoba
Jan flu
Jumpei Kamiya
KENT VALLEY
KIRINJI
Kaneyorimasaru
Kedarui
Kindan no Tasuketsu
Lafale
Laura day romance
Leina
Lily Chou-Chou
Lovely Summer Chan
Luby Sparks
Mikan
Miyuki Hatakeyama
Mizuki Ohira
Monaca yellow city
NOT WONK
Nolzy
Norman Blake
ODDLY
Ochunism
Ogawa & Tokoro
Okayuka
PASSEPIED
POLKADOT STINGRAY
Pot-pourri
RAY
RHYDA
Regal Lily
Rin音
Saho Terao
Sangatsu no Phantasia
Shin Rizumu
Shione Yukawa
Sori Sawada
Suspended 4th
Swimming Sheep
THE CHARM PARK
The Otals
The fin.
TsuShiMaMiRe
Wez Atlas
YUUKI MIYAKE
YonYon
ZETTAKUN
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ame_no_parade
a子
eill
ermhoi
hyou
indigo la End
kinoue64
maeshima soshi
natori
osage
pepetterz
pinoko
polly
satomoka
suiheisen
the bercedes menz
the paddles
the telephones
yutori
いゔどっと
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
Eve
natori
Ichiko Aoba
sakanaction
indigo la End
eill
STUTS
Kaneko Ayano
Haku.
れん
tofubeats
Soutaiseiriron
satomoka
POLKADOT STINGRAY
the pillows
KIRINJI
水槽
Lily Chou-Chou
muque
CAPSULE
Fishmans
宇宙ネコ子
Bialystocks
maeshima soshi
FantasticYouth
whaledontsleep
Rin音
Chatmonchy
MONO NO AWARE
kojikoji
Galileo Galilei
GING NANG BOYZ
800 cherries
Humbert Humbert
Ohashi Trio
Regal Lily
chelmico
Lovely Summer Chan
GLIM SPANKY
Leina
RYUSENKEI
NUUAMM
Meaningful Stone
Blu-Swing
AAAMYYY
Sangatsu no Phantasia
kiki vivi lily
Kaneyorimasaru
Tempalay
Hanare Gumi
MahiToThePeople
Shintaro Sakamoto
Asako Toki
Laura day romance
君島大空
Dios
TENDRE
Aooo
Cody・Lee(李)
THE CHARM PARK
YonYon
clammbon
GO!GO!7188
Taichi Mukai
ZOOKARADERU
a子
HARU NEMURI
Homecomings
cero
THE BACK HORN
ピチカート・ファイヴ
COLTEMONIKHA
Emi Okamoto
PASSEPIED
Saho Terao
YeYe
Asagaya Romantics
Hiro
YAKUSHIMARU Etsuko
Akiko Yano
rourourourous
mitsume
yutori
スカート
荒谷翔大
Coaltar Of The Deepers
ZETTAKUN
甲斐田晴
the band apart
Natsu Summer
the paddles
osage
Pasteboard
OGRE YOU ASSHOLE
YOUMOU TO OHANA
sugar plant
Kicell
Plastic Girl In Closet
Tavito Nanao
Keiichi Sokabe