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The Beatniks
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There are three bands named the Beatniks, (1) japanese, (2) brazilian and (3) norwegian: (1) Yukihiro Takahashi (of YMO fame) and Keiichi S… read moreThere are three bands named the Beatniks, (1) japanese, (2) brazilian and (3) norwegian: (1) Yukihiro Takahashi (of YMO fame) and Keiichi Suzuki of the Moonriders sometimes collaborated as the a duo The Beatniks, although Suzuki essentia… read moreThere are three bands named the Beatniks, (1) japanese, (2) brazilian and (3) norwegian: (1) Yukihiro Takahashi (of YMO fame) and Keiichi Suzuki of the Moonriders sometimes collaborated as the a duo The Beatniks, although Suzuki essentially functioned as a member of Takahashi's backing band … read more
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高橋幸宏
15,576 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
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Ippu-Do
9,082 listeners
A Japanese techno-pop trio of the early '80s led by singer/songwriter Masami Tsuchiya, Ippu-Do (一風堂) was the missing link between Japa… read moreA Japanese techno-pop trio of the early '80s led by singer/songwriter Masami Tsuchiya, Ippu-Do (一風堂) was the missing link between Japan's Yellow Magic Orchestra and England's Japan – neither as purely electronic as t… read moreA Japanese techno-pop trio of the early '80s led by singer/songwriter Masami Tsuchiya, Ippu-Do (一風堂) was the missing link between Japan's Yellow Magic Orchestra and England's Japan – neither as purely electronic as the former nor as prettily atmospheric as the latter. (YMO&#x… read more
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Yellow Magic Orchestra
325,828 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
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細野晴臣
35,807 listeners
Haruomi Hosono (細野 晴臣, Hosono Haruomi, born July 9, 1947 in Minato, Tokyo), also known as Harry Hosono, is a Japanese popular musician, bes… read moreHaruomi Hosono (細野 晴臣, Hosono Haruomi, born July 9, 1947 in Minato, Tokyo), also known as Harry Hosono, is a Japanese popular musician, best known internationally as a member of Yellow Magic Orchestra. Hosono first came to attention in J… read moreHaruomi Hosono (細野 晴臣, Hosono Haruomi, born July 9, 1947 in Minato, Tokyo), also known as Harry Hosono, is a Japanese popular musician, best known internationally as a member of Yellow Magic Orchestra. Hosono first came to attention in Japan as the bass player of the psychedelic rock band Apryl F… read more
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Sketch Show
42,189 listeners
Sketch Show reunites two YMO members, (Yukihiro Takahashi and Haruomi Hosono). Sketch Show's music is Downtempo, IDM and click n'… read moreSketch Show reunites two YMO members, (Yukihiro Takahashi and Haruomi Hosono). Sketch Show's music is Downtempo, IDM and click n' cut influenced. Their music features a lot of acoustic elements, clicky sampeld rhythms together… read moreSketch Show reunites two YMO members, (Yukihiro Takahashi and Haruomi Hosono). Sketch Show's music is Downtempo, IDM and click n' cut influenced. Their music features a lot of acoustic elements, clicky sampeld rhythms together with drum machines, as well as warm, bright sounding synth… read more
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矢野顕子
29,539 listeners
Akiko Yano is a Japanese pop and jazz musician. Her music is by turns playful, heartfelt, melodic, ornate, and disarmingly simple, reflect… read moreAkiko Yano is a Japanese pop and jazz musician. Her music is by turns playful, heartfelt, melodic, ornate, and disarmingly simple, reflecting a love of music in all its forms and colors. She handles moody new wave, virtuosic fusion, tra… read moreAkiko Yano is a Japanese pop and jazz musician. Her music is by turns playful, heartfelt, melodic, ornate, and disarmingly simple, reflecting a love of music in all its forms and colors. She handles moody new wave, virtuosic fusion, traditional jazz ballads, straightahead pop, and singer-songwri… read more
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P-Model
29,519 listeners
P-Model was a Japanese new wave/techno-pop band started in 1979 by frontman Susumu Hirasawa. The band has included a number of lineup revis… read moreP-Model was a Japanese new wave/techno-pop band started in 1979 by frontman Susumu Hirasawa. The band has included a number of lineup revisions over the years, but Hirasawa has always remained at the helm of creative operations. P-Model … read moreP-Model was a Japanese new wave/techno-pop band started in 1979 by frontman Susumu Hirasawa. The band has included a number of lineup revisions over the years, but Hirasawa has always remained at the helm of creative operations. P-Model officially disbanded in 1999 (20 years after its formation),… read more
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大滝詠一
30,889 listeners
Eiichi Ohtaki (大瀧 詠一 Ōtaki Eiichi, born July 28, 1948 in Esashi District, what is now part of Ōshū, died December 30, 2013) was a Japanese … read moreEiichi Ohtaki (大瀧 詠一 Ōtaki Eiichi, born July 28, 1948 in Esashi District, what is now part of Ōshū, died December 30, 2013) was a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He first became known as a member of the influent… read moreEiichi Ohtaki (大瀧 詠一 Ōtaki Eiichi, born July 28, 1948 in Esashi District, what is now part of Ōshū, died December 30, 2013) was a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He first became known as a member of the influential rock band はっぴいえんど (Happy End) in 1970, but is better kno… read more
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はっぴいえんど
87,601 listeners
はっぴいえんど (Happy End) was a Japanese folk rock band that existed between 1970 and 1973. Happy End’s albums blended Western folk singing with Japanese melodies. Its members were 細野晴臣 (Haruomi Hosono, bass, vocals), 松本隆 (Takashi Matsumoto, drums, from the band Apryl Fool), 大瀧詠一 (Eiichi Ohtaki, guitar… read more