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The Sound of Techno Kayō

"The Sound of Techno Kayō" is a richly textured dive into the leftfield corners of Japanese pop, tracing the evolution of kayōkyoku through the lens of synthetic production. Pulling in influences from technopop, city pop, idol-style balladry, and early electronic experimentation, the playlist moves fluidly between artists like Yukihiro Takahashi and TENTENKO, showcasing crisp digital beats alongside velvety vocals and 80s-era atmospheres.

Tracks like “ドリップ・ドライ・アイズ” and “RYDEEN” represent the techno-adjacent pulse of the era, while cuts from Akiko Yano, Haruomi Hosono, and Jun Togawa highlight the quirky songwriting and avant-pop sensibilities that set this style apart. Equal parts nostalgic and futuristic, it's a snapshot of a scene where analog warmth met synthesized cool.

Haruo Chikada 3 tracks
Yu Hayami 3 tracks
Hiroko Mita 3 tracks
Chiemi Hori 3 tracks
Haruomi Hosono 3 tracks
Kumiko Yamashita 3 tracks
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