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tomodati
Progressive pop group tomodati’s Mutsuo Nakamura sets out some Japanese songs and artists that have influenced him most – and shaped the group’s diverse, experimental sound.
July 14th 2021
Satomimagae
From Harold Budd and Brian Eno through to Thelonious Monk, expansive folk artist Satomimagae charts some of the tracks that have influenced her artistic growth and recent fourth studio album, Hanazono.
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Daichi Hirose delves into some of the most successful pop tunes of all time, detailing their impact on his musicianship, from iconic guitar play to certain instruments’ throwback appeal.
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