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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On a Ground
Album - 24 Tracks - Released June 27, 2025

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A.G.O
AAAMYYY
ANORAK!
ARTIFACT OF INSTANT
Aimai Ai
Aooo
Blu-Swing
Boyish
Bye-Bye-Handの方程式
CAT ATE HOTDOGS
Cobalt boy
Deep Sea Diving Club
Easycome
Eddie Marcon
Fallsheeps
Fujiiro
GING NANG BOYZ
GLIM SPANKY
Galileo Galilei
Gimgigam
HARU NEMURI
Haruka
Hi,how are you?
Humbreaders
Ichiko Aoba
Jumpei Kamiya
KIRINJI
Kedarui
Kenta Dedachi
Kicell
Kimie Fukuhara
Lafale
Lily Chou-Chou
MK (JPN)
Mamiko Suzuki
Merlion
Mikan
Monaca yellow city
Nolzy
OTOGIVANASHI
Ochunism
OwL
POLKADOT STINGRAY
POOLS
POP ART TOWN
RAY
RHYDA
RUNG HYANG
RYUSENKEI
Re:name
Regal Lily
Rin音
SIRUP
Sangatsu no Phantasia
Satoko Shibata
Sawa Angstrom
Shunji Fujii
Shuta Hasunuma
Sokoninaru
Sundae May Club
Suspended 4th
TAMIW
Taishi
The Otals
The Shiawase
Wez Atlas
YUNOWA
YonYon
Yuga
Yuichi Ohata
Yuta Orisaka
akutagawa
ame_no_parade
baobab
bearstape
downt
eill
kinoue64
maeshima soshi
mmm
natori
osage
rillrail
sassya-
satomoka
uri gagarn
yubiori
yutori
たかやん
はしメロ
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
棗いつき
水槽
秋林
西山まりえ
金子駿平
natori
Eve
Ichiko Aoba
sakanaction
indigo la End
Kathy-Chan
MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS
たかやん
eill
SIRUP
STUTS
Haku.
Kaneko Ayano
tofubeats
れん
Humbreaders
POLKADOT STINGRAY
Soutaiseiriron
satomoka
Mamiko Suzuki
the pillows
水槽
KIRINJI
Lily Chou-Chou
CAPSULE
muque
Fishmans
FantasticYouth
whaledontsleep
宇宙ネコ子
Bialystocks
maeshima soshi
Rin音
Chatmonchy
MONO NO AWARE
kojikoji
Lovely Summer Chan
Galileo Galilei
GING NANG BOYZ
Hanare Gumi
Humbert Humbert
Ohashi Trio
800 cherries
Satoko Shibata
Regal Lily
chelmico
Leina
RYUSENKEI
Asako Toki
GLIM SPANKY
NUUAMM
Meaningful Stone
Blu-Swing
AAAMYYY
Sangatsu no Phantasia
Tempalay
Kaneyorimasaru
kiki vivi lily
Yuta Orisaka
Number Girl
Dios
TENDRE
GO!GO!7188
A.G.O
君島大空
MahiToThePeople
Shintaro Sakamoto
Laura day romance
Taichi Mukai
Aooo
Cody・Lee(李)
yonawo
mamerico
はしメロ
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
Akiko Yano
SEAPOOL
PASSEPIED
ピチカート・ファイヴ
Shuta Hasunuma
クレナズム
LUCA
YeYe
YAKUSHIMARU Etsuko
Sundae May Club
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