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The Sound of Kyushu Indie

“The Sound of Kyushu Indie” highlights the understated creativity flowing from Japan’s southernmost main island. Blending mellow electronic textures, jangly guitar pop, and lo-fi rock, this playlist brings together a range of artists rooted in or connected to Kyushu’s independent music scene. Tracks like “STRAWBERRY FIELDS” by YOHLU and “tokyo” by yonawo feel laid-back and soulful, while others like POLKADOT STINGRAY’s “TELECASTER STRIPE” and “ゾンビ” by よあけ ramp up with more energy, giving the mix a varied dynamic.

There’s a focus on groove-heavy beats, dreamy vocals, and a strong sense of atmosphere across the board—whether it's the hazy “Slow Motion” by I'm or the nostalgic rock edge of “Bye Bye” by ircle. The playlist also nods to Kyushu’s influence on genres like indie pop, hip hop, and alt-rock, offering a snapshot of the region's musical identity that feels both modern and firmly rooted. It’s a low-key dive into an often overlooked but vibrant indie culture.

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175R 2 tracks
20/Around 1 track
ARTIFACT OF INSTANT 2 tracks
Ai Kakihira 1 track
Alex Stevens 2 tracks
Art title 3 tracks
Asako Toki 1 track
A夏目 1 track
BRISA 1 track
Cobalt boy 2 tracks
Deep Sea Diving Club 3 tracks
Franz K Endo 1 track
GENERAL HEAD MOUNTAIN 2 tracks
GO!GO!7188 2 tracks
Genya 1 track
Happypills 2 tracks
Haruka Kaminosono 1 track
I'm 3 tracks
INSIST BAND 1 track
Izumi Makura 2 tracks
Kotaro 3 tracks
Long Shot Party 2 tracks
Lovely Summer Chan 1 track
MADE IN HEPBURN 3 tracks
MOSHIMO 2 tracks
Mamalaid Rag 1 track
Mamiko Suzuki 1 track
NAMUAMEN 1 track
NOBU 1 track
New oil deals 3 tracks
No Regret Life 2 tracks
Number Girl 3 tracks
Ocelott 2 tracks
Ohnesty 1 track
POLKADOT STINGRAY 2 tracks
RUNG HYANG 3 tracks
Reichi Nakaido 1 track
SENDAIKAMOTSU 1 track
SHAKY 3 tracks
SHIMA 2 tracks
Shigge 1 track
Shun Maruno 2 tracks
Shuri 1 track
Skaai 2 tracks
Sundae May Club 3 tracks
TOSHIKI HAYASHI(%C) 1 track
Taichi Mukai 1 track
Takehara Pistol 1 track
Taro Ishida 1 track
Tomohiro Higashida 1 track
Tomoyuki Nagasawa 2 tracks
Utaibito Hane 1 track
YELIKK 3 tracks
YOHLU 3 tracks
YOUND 3 tracks
YUJI NAKADA 1 track
Yota Towatari 1 track
ZMI 1 track
bearstape 3 tracks
claquepot 1 track
ircle 2 tracks
keita keith 3 tracks
knotlamp 1 track
lilbesh ramko 1 track
nape's 3 tracks
rillrail 1 track
sancrib 3 tracks
sion. 2 tracks
the perfect me 3 tracks
uami 2 tracks
yonawo 3 tracks
よあけ 2 tracks
よしむらさおり 1 track
クボタカイ 1 track
クレナズム 3 tracks
ハチマライザー 3 tracks
ベランパレード 2 tracks
上野優太 1 track
小山田壮平 3 tracks
小野雄大 1 track