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Sweet Robots Against The Machine
7,450 listeners
Sweet Robots Against the Machine is an alter ego of Towa Tei. Towa Tei is a Japanese-born DJ of Korean descent. He moved to New York City in the late 1980s to be an art student, but soon dropped out as he became involved in the New York City club scene. He first earned notice for his production w… read more -
Fantastic Plastic Machine
117,667 listeners
Tomoyuki Tanaka (田中知之, tanaka tomoyuki) is a J-pop artist/DJ, better known by his stage name of Fantastic Plastic Machine. He is considered… read moreTomoyuki Tanaka (田中知之, tanaka tomoyuki) is a J-pop artist/DJ, better known by his stage name of Fantastic Plastic Machine. He is considered to be part of the Shibuya-kei movement, drawing heavily from bossa nova, lounge music, house musi… read moreTomoyuki Tanaka (田中知之, tanaka tomoyuki) is a J-pop artist/DJ, better known by his stage name of Fantastic Plastic Machine. He is considered to be part of the Shibuya-kei movement, drawing heavily from bossa nova, lounge music, house music, and '60s movie soundtracks, but he also incorporates… read more -
Hi-Posi
42,321 listeners
Hi-Posi is essentially the solo project of vocalist/instrumentalist/songwriter Miho Moribayashi. The band formed in 1988 and have released … read moreHi-Posi is essentially the solo project of vocalist/instrumentalist/songwriter Miho Moribayashi. The band formed in 1988 and have released albums in Japan from Toshiba EMI, Biosphere Records and Kitty Records. Mr.Shindo became her music … read moreHi-Posi is essentially the solo project of vocalist/instrumentalist/songwriter Miho Moribayashi. The band formed in 1988 and have released albums in Japan from Toshiba EMI, Biosphere Records and Kitty Records. Mr.Shindo became her music producer in 1997 and they made the natural move to CTPR(Cont… read more -
Pizzicato Five
173,027 listeners
Pizzicato Five (often nicknamed "P5") is a legendary Japanese group that formed in 1984. Arguably the first group to popularize s… read morePizzicato Five (often nicknamed "P5") is a legendary Japanese group that formed in 1984. Arguably the first group to popularize shibuya-kei from underground circles, they also later on began experimenting with the style, with w… read morePizzicato Five (often nicknamed "P5") is a legendary Japanese group that formed in 1984. Arguably the first group to popularize shibuya-kei from underground circles, they also later on began experimenting with the style, with what some called an innovative genre all their own, blending … read more -
MONDO GROSSO
180,847 listeners
MONDO GROSSO (It: Big World), originally the name of the Kyoto-based acid jazz band formed in Kyoto in 1991, eventually came to be the main… read moreMONDO GROSSO (It: Big World), originally the name of the Kyoto-based acid jazz band formed in Kyoto in 1991, eventually came to be the main alias of composer, DJ, musician, producer, and former MONDO GROSSO leader and bassist, Shinichi O… read moreMONDO GROSSO (It: Big World), originally the name of the Kyoto-based acid jazz band formed in Kyoto in 1991, eventually came to be the main alias of composer, DJ, musician, producer, and former MONDO GROSSO leader and bassist, Shinichi Osawa. Releasing innovative tunes with his solo projects, Osa… read more -
Cornelius
448,029 listeners
There are at least three bands/musicians using this name: (1) Cornelius (born Keigo Oyamada (小山田圭吾 Oyamada Keigo) 27 January 1969 in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese recording artist and producer. His name is a reference to the Planet of the Apes chimpanzee character of the same name play… read more -
砂原良徳
61,233 listeners
Yoshinori Sunahara is a Japanese DJ and club programmer, particularly prominent in the Shibuya-kei and chillout scene. He was born in Sappo… read moreYoshinori Sunahara is a Japanese DJ and club programmer, particularly prominent in the Shibuya-kei and chillout scene. He was born in Sapporo, Japan, on September 13, 1969. His style consists of a mixture of funk, bossa nova, Shibuya-kei… read moreYoshinori Sunahara is a Japanese DJ and club programmer, particularly prominent in the Shibuya-kei and chillout scene. He was born in Sapporo, Japan, on September 13, 1969. His style consists of a mixture of funk, bossa nova, Shibuya-kei, and 70's music. He is known to be infatuated with air… read more -
高橋幸宏
23,888 listeners
Yukihiro Takahashi (高橋幸宏 Takahashi Yukihiro, born June 6, 1952, died January 11, 2023) was a Japanese musician, who was best known as the d… read moreYukihiro Takahashi (高橋幸宏 Takahashi Yukihiro, born June 6, 1952, died January 11, 2023) was a Japanese musician, who was best known as the drummer and lead vocalist of the Yellow Magic Orchestra. Takahashi first came to prominence as the … read moreYukihiro Takahashi (高橋幸宏 Takahashi Yukihiro, born June 6, 1952, died January 11, 2023) was a Japanese musician, who was best known as the drummer and lead vocalist of the Yellow Magic Orchestra. Takahashi first came to prominence as the drummer of the Sadistic Mika Band and became known to wester… read more -
Denki Groove
51,915 listeners
Denki Groove (Japanese: 電気グルーヴ, denki gurūvu, lit. “electric groove”) is a Japanese techno-pop group influenced by Kraftwerk and YMO. Current members are Fumitoshi Ishino (Takkyu Ishino) and Masanori Taki (Pierre Taki). Former members are Yoshinori Sunahara and Jun Kitagawa. Their works are parti… read more -
Yellow Magic Orchestra
275,681 listeners
Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) was an influential Japanese electronic music band, formed in 1978. They are renowned as a major influence in p… read moreYellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) was an influential Japanese electronic music band, formed in 1978. They are renowned as a major influence in popular music, and for pioneering the synth-pop genre. The principal members are Haruomi Hosono (b… read moreYellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) was an influential Japanese electronic music band, formed in 1978. They are renowned as a major influence in popular music, and for pioneering the synth-pop genre. The principal members are Haruomi Hosono (bass), Yukihiro Takahashi (1952-2023, drums) and Ryuichi Sak… read more