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Belong Media / A-indie Japan's indie rock media🗼 In 2022 we launched English sister site “A-indie”🌏

2012年にスタートした自主運営のインディーロックメディア。日本だけでなく、海外も含めた世界中のインディー音楽を掲載。2021年、J-WAVEのSONAR MUSICにゲスト出演。2022年、アジアに特化した英語版姉妹サイト“A-indie✨～ええインディー、アジアにあるで！～”設営。問い合わせは[email protected] まで

We are an indie rock media started in 2012.In 2021 we were guests on J-WAVE's SONAR MUSIC in 2021.In 2022 we launched our English sister site "A-indie ～Good indie, it’s in Asia✨(ええインディー、アジアにあるで！)～” dedicated to Asia.For inquiries, please contact "[email protected]".

28/04/2025

The four-piece rock band, MONO NO AWARE, has released a new song "Kahun (Pollen)"! It features refreshing guitar sounds and portrays the body's reactions to changing seasons as inner turmoil. The released lyric video also cleverly includes English lyrics. Please check it out! Listen here 👉 https://x.gd/palylist

4人組ロックバンド、MONO NO AWAREが新曲「花粉(Kahun)」をリリース！爽やかなギターサウンドと、季節の変わり目に現れる身体の反応を心のざわめきと重ねて描いた一曲。公開されたリリックビデオでは英語詞も楽しめる工夫も。ぜひチェックしてみてください！試聴はこちら👉 https://x.gd/palylist

28/04/2025

[NEW ARTICLE] Attention indie bands with pro ambitions! The 3rd installment of our series with Maririn on strategic Instagram use is now available!

Learn about building your visual branding, 3 common pitfalls to avoid, and get the complete picture of effective Instagram strategies from someone with major label experience. Check out the article here ⏩️ https://buff.ly/usOiLSA

【新着記事】プロを目指すバンド必見！まりりんと紐解くインスタの活用法、連載第3回公開！

ビジュアルブランディングの構築方法や陥りがちな3つの罠など、メジャーレーベル経験者だからこそ語れる、効果的なインスタ活用術の全貌について紹介しています。記事はこちら⏩️ https://buff.ly/usOiLSA

27/04/2025

Korean four-piece band, orange flavored ci******es, has digitally released their new song "cici"! It's an especially moody track that blends retro sounds reminiscent of the 60s with elements of R&B and lounge music. With English lyrics and minimal sound, their music expresses universal emotions, and they're already a hot band with over 1.8 million plays on Spotify. Check out their comfortable indie sound 🍊🚬! Listen here 👉 https://x.gd/palylist

韓国の4人組バンド、orange flavored ci******esが新曲「cici」を配信リリース！60年代の香りが漂うレトロなサウンドにR&Bやラウンジミュージックの要素を取り入れた、特にムーディーな仕上がりの一曲。英語の歌詞とミニマルなサウンドで普遍的な感情を表現する彼らの音楽は、すでにSpotifyで180万回再生を突破した注目バンド。心地よいインディーサウンドをぜひチェックしてみて🍊🚬！試聴はこちら👉 https://x.gd/palylist

26/04/2025

Singapore's five-piece band, Subsonic Eye, has released a new song "Aku Cemas." It's a track from their fifth album "Singapore Dreaming," which explores the contrast between urban environments and nature. The refreshing indie pop delicately expresses anxiety and restlessness in capitalist society while delivering a hopeful message that "the world won't end, and you won't die." Listen here 👉 https://x.gd/palylist

シンガポールの5人組バンド、Subsonic Eyeが新曲「Aku Cemas」をリリース。都市環境と自然の対比を描いた第5作アルバム『Singapore Dreaming』からの1曲。資本主義社会の中での不安や焦燥感を繊細に表現しながらも、「世界は終わらない、あなたは死なない」という希望のメッセージを届ける爽やかなインディーポップ。試聴はこちら👉 https://x.gd/palylist

26/04/2025

🎤【21 New Songs Added】We've just added some awesome new tracks to the BELONG staff's recommended playlist, featuring Subsonic Eye, orange flavored ci******es, MONO NO AWARE, kanekoayano, Satomimagae, Model/Actriz, Madeline Kenney, Fine, Yours Sincerely, Jurassic Boys, Durand Jones & The Indications, Joviale, Huan Huan, Jawdropped, Rol3ert, Yuuf, BRONCHO, Michael Seyer, Say Sue Me, On Dogs, Babe Rainbow🔥 We're also accepting song submissions for the playlist. If you have a track you'd like to see included, please send us the info through this form (✉️⏩️https://buff.ly/2vv2IXG)! Check out the playlist here 🎤⏩️ https://buff.ly/3MZByNE

🎤【新曲21曲追加】BELONGスタッフおすすめの新曲プレイリスト📲Subsonic Eye, orange flavored ci******es, MONO NO AWARE, kanekoayano, Satomimagae, Model/Actriz, Madeline Kenney, Fine, Yours Sincerely, Jurassic Boys, Durand Jones & The Indications, Joviale, Huan Huan, Jawdropped, Rol3ert, Yuuf, BRONCHO, Michael Seyer, Say Sue Me, On Dogs, Babe Rainbowを追加🔥プレイリストに掲載希望の曲も受付中。フォーム(✉️⏩️https://buff.ly/2vv2IXG)から情報をお送りください！プレイリストはこちら🎤⏩️ https://buff.ly/3MZByNE

25/04/2025

[Interview] For the first time in 10 years, all three members of Sunflower Bean —Julia, Nick, and Olive—came together for an interview! With 70 million streams and 150,000 social media followers, they talked about everything from the behind-the-scenes of making "Mortal Primetime" to their decade-long music journey! Check out the full article here ⏩️ https://buff.ly/Y8xhFaE

【インタビュー】10年ぶりにジュリア、ニック、オリーブ3人揃って、Sunflower Beanのインタビューが実現！7000万のストリーミング、15万のソーシャル・フォロワーを誇る彼ら。『Mortal Primetime』制作の裏側から10年に及ぶ音楽活動まで語ってもらいました！記事はこちら⏩️ https://buff.ly/Y8xhFaE

23/04/2025

【インタビュー】Spotifyで7000万回再生され、TikTokで世界的なバズを巻き起こした「summertime」で知られるcinnamonsが、自主企画ライブを開催！同時に新曲3連続リリースも決定！世界的なヒットのかたわらで、苦悩多き日々を青山慎司が語ってくれました。記事はこちら⏩️ https://buff.ly/napFd5R

21/04/2025

[Series Part 2] We're explaining effective X (Twitter) usage strategies with Maririn, who has experience working at major record labels! Learn how to leverage real-time engagement and viral potential to get closer to fans, posting tips, and ways to increase engagement! What are the hints for consistently sharing your band activities and steadily building your fan base? You can read up to the middle section for free. Check out the article here ⏩️ https://buff.ly/BanCwq5

【連載2回目】Xの効果的な活用法をメジャーレーベルで担当経験のあるまりりんと解説しています！リアルタイム性と拡散力を活かしたファンとの距離の縮め方、投稿のコツ、エンゲージメント向上策まで！バンド活動を継続的に発信し、ファン基盤を着実に構築するためのヒントとは？中盤まで無料で読めます。記事はこちら⏩️ https://buff.ly/BanCwq5

19/04/2025

🎤【23 New Songs Added】We've just added some awesome new tracks to the BELONG staff's recommended playlist, featuring Kawara, Sen, RAYFIA, MacGregor Burns, Yumi Zouma, Nell Smith, R. Missing, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, JayWood, snuggle, Adrianne Lenker, caroline, duendita, fantasy of a broken heart, Kills Birds, Brian Eno, Shura, Matt Maltese, Fontaines D.C., Nika Mo, Mellon Collie, Rental, Chapis, and Eli Keszler! 🔥 We're also accepting song submissions for the playlist. If you have a track you'd like to see included, please send us the info through this form (✉️⏩️https://buff.ly/2vv2IXG)! Check out the playlist here 🎤⏩️ https://buff.ly/3MZByNE

🎤【新曲23曲追加】BELONGスタッフおすすめの新曲プレイリストにKawara, Sen , RAYFIA , MacGregor Burns , Yumi Zouma , Nell Smith , R. Missing , King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard , JayWood , snuggle , Adrianne Lenker , caroline , duendita , fantasy of a broken heart , Kills Birds , Brian Eno , Shura , Matt Maltese , Fontaines D.C. , Nika Mo , Mellon Collie , Rental , Chapis , Eli Keszlerを追加🔥プレイリストに掲載希望の曲も受付中。フォーム(✉️⏩️https://buff.ly/2vv2IXG)から情報をお送りください！プレイリストはこちら🎤⏩️ https://buff.ly/3MZByNE

18/04/2025

London-based band Sorry, who were featured in a BELONG Media interview, has released their new song "Jetplane." It's an excellent track highlighting innovative developments with Guided By Voices samples and thrilling basslines! Listen here 👉 https://x.gd/palylist Read the interview here ⏩️ https://buff.ly/f1Vp4Mc

BELONG Mediaインタビュー掲載のロンドン発バンドSorryが新曲「Jetplane」をリリース。Guided By Voicesのサンプリングを取り入れた斬新な展開とスリリングなベースラインが光る秀作！試聴はこちら👉 https://x.gd/palylist インタビュー記事はこちら⏩️https://buff.ly/f1Vp4Mc

17/04/2025

Frankie Cosmos, led by Greta Kline who's been called "the Poet Laureate of New York DIY," has released a new song "Vanity." It's a noteworthy piece showcasing her transparent vocals and delicate emotional expression! Listen here 👉 https://x.gd/palylist

「ニューヨークDIYのローリエット(Poet Laureate)」と称されるグレタ・クライン(Greta Kline)が率いるFrankie Cosmosが新曲「Vanity」を発表。透明感ある歌声と繊細な感情表現が魅力の注目作！試聴はこちら👉 https://x.gd/palylist

16/04/2025

Three-piece minimal band SPIIICA has released "Sonna Hi mo Aru" from their debut album. Their charm lies in the unique groove created by their experimental approach incorporating field recordings and electronic sounds! Listen here 👉 https://x.gd/palylist

3人組ミニマルバンドSPIIICAが初アルバムから「そんな日もある」を公開。フィールドレコーディングや電子音を取り入れた実験的アプローチが生み出す独特のグルーヴ感が魅力！試聴はこちら👉 https://x.gd/palylist

15/04/2025

Osaka-based rock band Highvvater has digitally released their first single "Gallagher." The song weaves together a raw sound inspired by Albini's recording techniques and pays homage to British rock. Listen here 👉 https://x.gd/palylist

大阪拠点のロックバンドHighvvaterが初のシングル「Gallagher」をデジタルリリース。生々しいアルビニのレコーディングを目指したというサウンドとブリティッシュロックへのオマージュが織りなす楽曲です。試聴はこちら👉 https://x.gd/palylist

14/04/2025

After their successful Japan tour, Hotline TNT has announced their new song "Julia's War." It's a must-listen track that combines their signature loud shoegaze sound with catchy choruses, which they discussed in their column! Listen here 👉 https://x.gd/palylist Read their column here ⏩️ https://buff.ly/o68dLMw

来日公演も大成功を収めたHotline TNTが新曲「Julia's War」を発表。コラムでも語ってくれた爆音シューゲイザーサウンドとキャッチーなコーラスが融合した必聴の一曲！試聴はこちら👉 https://x.gd/palylist コラム記事はこちら⏩️ https://buff.ly/o68dLMw

14/04/2025

[New Series Launch & First Episode Free!] "Digital Strategy for 'Pro Indies': 5 Platform Utilization Techniques Explored with Maririn" Series Begins!
Learn how to strategically use X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Spotify to grow your fanbase and sustain your activities! Marylyn, a former major label representative, provides a thorough explanation of specific know-how. Get the tools you need to succeed even as an indie artist!
As a special offer, the first episode is completely free! Check it out at: https://buff.ly/1r60K5o

【新連載スタート＆初回全編無料！】“プロインディー”のためのデジタル戦略：まりりんと紐解く5つのプラットフォーム活用術の連載を開始しました！ファンを増やし、活動を持続させる具体的なノウハウとは？元メジャー担当のまりりんが徹底解説。初回のみ全編無料公開中！https://buff.ly/CaumweV

13/04/2025

Korean indie rock standard-bearers Say Sue Me have released their new song "Vacation." Featuring Kim Hanjoo from Silica Gel, it's a refreshing track overflowing with 90s indie vibes. An exciting new release ahead of their UK tour! Listen here 👉 https://x.gd/palylist

韓国インディーロックの旗手Say Sue Meが新曲「Vacation」を公開。Silica Gelのキム・ハンジュ(Kim Hanjoo)をフィーチャーした90sインディー感溢れる爽やかな一曲。英国ツアーを前に注目の新作！試聴はこちら👉 https://x.gd/palylist

12/04/2025

Tokyo-based experimental band Denkyu has released a new song "Kotoritachi e" (To the Little Birds). It's a dreamy instrumental track featuring the guitarist from mozu as a guest. A precious collaboration between bands featured in a column on BELONG Media! Listen here 👉 https://x.gd/palylist Check out Denkyu's article here ⏩️ https://buff.ly/A8vJ152

東京発の実験的バンド電球が新曲「小鳥たちへ」をリリース。mozuのギタリストがゲスト参加した幻想的なインスト曲に仕上がっています。BELONG Mediaでのコラムを掲載バンド同士の貴重なコラボレーション！試聴はこちら👉 https://x.gd/palylist 電球の記事はこちら⏩️ https://buff.ly/A8vJ152

12/04/2025

🎤 [20 NEW SONGS ADDED] We've updated the BELONG staff recommended playlist with Denkyu, Say Sue Me, Hotline TNT, Highvvater, SPIIICA, Frankie Cosmos, Sorry, Vũ Hà Anh, Hello Mary, Daughter of Swords, PinkPantheress, Farao, Dorio, Juan Wauters, Lifeguard, Stereolab, bed, The Convenience, Alice Phoebe Lou, and Tom Henry 🔥 Want your song on our playlist? We're accepting submissions! Please send us your info through this form (✉️⏩️ https://buff.ly/Oo6tbf6)! Check out the playlist here 🎤⏩️ https://buff.ly/T5iMCET

🎤【新曲20曲追加】BELONGスタッフおすすめの新曲プレイリストに電球, Say Sue Me, Hotline TNT, Highvvater, SPIIICA, Frankie Cosmos, Sorry, Vũ Hà Anh, Hello Mary, Daughter of Swords, PinkPantheress, Farao,Dorio, Juan Wauters, Lifeguard, Stereolab, bed, The Convenience, Alice Phoebe Lou, Tom Henryを追加🔥プレイリストに掲載希望の曲も受付中。フォーム(✉️⏩️https://buff.ly/Oo6tbf6)から情報をお送りください！プレイリストはこちら🎤⏩️ https://buff.ly/T5iMCET

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