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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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UMIO AND RURIA feat. Haruomi Hosono

Single - Released May 6, 2026

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May 6, 2026

UMIO AND RURIA feat. Haruomi Hosono
Akiko Yano
1 tracks
May 2

YOUR YANDERE GF!
Cougar MacDowall•
Kathy-Chan
1 tracks
May 1

The Habit
Go Hirano
9 tracks
April 25

Dead In My Head (Abstracted Version) [A Digital Circus Song]
Cougar MacDowall•
Kathy-Chan•
Djsmell
1 tracks
April 24

Imperfect Love
BROTHER SUN SISTER MOON
1 tracks
April 24

Yasashisani Tsutsumaretanara
Keiichi Sokabe
1 tracks
April 22

REINTERPRETED WORKS VOL.3
TAMIW
7 tracks
April 22

Scipio
WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA
1 tracks
April 22

Magnetize
DALLJUB STEP CLUB
9 tracks
April 22

THIS IS A DISCO CALL!!!
the telephones
6 tracks
April 22

Skull Skater
TENDOUJI
1 tracks
April 22

bye<3
luv
1 tracks
April 22

虎 - From THE FIRST TAKE
Humbert Humbert
1 tracks
April 20

イデアが溢れて眠れない
Vaundy
1 tracks
April 19

Billyrrom: Echoes
Billyrrom
9 tracks
April 17

AI WO KOMETE
ROMANKAKUMEI
1 tracks
April 17

TASOGARE SOUL
荒谷翔大
14 tracks
April 15

おはよう
STUTS•
Taeko Onuki
1 tracks
April 15

GLHF
muque
10 tracks
April 15

灰色
電子てろてろ
1 tracks
April 14

Wind's Anthem (feat. suis From Yorushika)
Eve
1 tracks
April 13

Harmony
a子
1 tracks
April 12

飛ぶ時 / 飛ぼうよ
yama•
Vaundy
2 tracks
April 12

飛ぶ時 / 飛ぼうよ
Vaundy•
yama
2 tracks
April 10

Kurage
Mei Semones
3 tracks
April 10

浴す
はしメロ
2 tracks
April 10

Hororo Shoyo
角銅真実
1 tracks
April 8

PERIOD -BEST REMAKE COLLECTION- PT.2
Xenon-P•
Hatsune Miku
14 tracks
April 8

From the Hidden Place ( June 2025 )
TAMIW
14 tracks
April 8

逆様
POLKADOT STINGRAY
1 tracks
April 8

酩酊
POP ART TOWN
1 tracks
April 8

PERIOD -BEST REMAKE COLLECTION- PT.1
Xenon-P•
Hatsune Miku
18 tracks
April 8

轉角民宿
MIZ
10 tracks
April 7

誓い
Leina
1 tracks
April 4

NOTHIN' 2 PROVE
A.G.O
1 tracks
April 3

FANCLUB
スカート
1 tracks
April 3

Wrongside Out Everyday! (Wrongside Outimals Theme Song)
Cougar MacDowall•
shirobeats•
Kathy-Chan•
ivi
1 tracks
April 1

ペトリコール
Omoinotake
1 tracks
April 1

Humanoid (feat. 中嶋イッキュウ)
DALLJUB STEP CLUB
1 tracks
April 1

Zoo
んoon
9 tracks

May 1, 2026

The Habit
Go Hirano
9 tracks
April 22

Magnetize
DALLJUB STEP CLUB
9 tracks
April 22

THIS IS A DISCO CALL!!!
the telephones
6 tracks
April 22

REINTERPRETED WORKS VOL.3
TAMIW
7 tracks
April 19

Billyrrom: Echoes
Billyrrom
9 tracks
April 17

TASOGARE SOUL
荒谷翔大
14 tracks
April 15

GLHF
muque
10 tracks
April 8

PERIOD -BEST REMAKE COLLECTION- PT.2
Xenon-P•
Hatsune Miku
14 tracks
April 8

PERIOD -BEST REMAKE COLLECTION- PT.1
Xenon-P•
Hatsune Miku
18 tracks
April 8

轉角民宿
MIZ
10 tracks
April 8

From the Hidden Place ( June 2025 )
TAMIW
14 tracks
April 1

Zoo
んoon
9 tracks
March 25

Feel
FIVE NEW OLD
9 tracks
March 25

1626
Re:name
8 tracks
March 25

予感
Uri Nakayama
5 tracks
March 24

KEISOUDO
ZUTOMAYO
18 tracks
March 18

A BAND
Ohashi Trio
9 tracks
March 11

徐行する生命たち
blondy
6 tracks
March 11

Hint
Kaneyorimasaru
10 tracks
March 4

三月のパンタシアLIVE2021 -物語はまだまだ続いていく-
Sangatsu no Phantasia
18 tracks

May 6, 2026

UMIO AND RURIA feat. Haruomi Hosono
Akiko Yano
1 tracks
May 2

YOUR YANDERE GF!
Cougar MacDowall•
Kathy-Chan
1 tracks
April 25

Dead In My Head (Abstracted Version) [A Digital Circus Song]
Cougar MacDowall•
Kathy-Chan•
Djsmell
1 tracks
April 24

Yasashisani Tsutsumaretanara
Keiichi Sokabe
1 tracks
April 24

Imperfect Love
BROTHER SUN SISTER MOON
1 tracks
April 22

Skull Skater
TENDOUJI
1 tracks
April 22

bye<3
luv
1 tracks
April 22

虎 - From THE FIRST TAKE
Humbert Humbert
1 tracks
April 22

Scipio
WEDNESDAY CAMPANELLA
1 tracks
April 20

イデアが溢れて眠れない
Vaundy
1 tracks
April 17

AI WO KOMETE
ROMANKAKUMEI
1 tracks
April 15

灰色
電子てろてろ
1 tracks
April 15

おはよう
STUTS•
Taeko Onuki
1 tracks
April 14

Wind's Anthem (feat. suis From Yorushika)
Eve
1 tracks
April 13

Harmony
a子
1 tracks
April 12

飛ぶ時 / 飛ぼうよ
yama•
Vaundy
2 tracks
April 12

飛ぶ時 / 飛ぼうよ
Vaundy•
yama
2 tracks
April 10

Kurage
Mei Semones
3 tracks
April 10

Hororo Shoyo
角銅真実
1 tracks
April 10

浴す
はしメロ
2 tracks