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When you hear “an artist from Aomori,” who comes to mind? It’s a little exciting when you discover that a favorite band or singer-songwriter comes from your hometown or the same region, isn’t it? Aomori is a wonderful place with delicious apples and rich natural scenery.
It’s also a region that has produced many distinctive artists.
In this article, we’ve highlighted artists from Aomori and bands with members who were born and raised there.
Check it out and find your favorite from Aomori!
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[Bands and Artists from Aomori] A comprehensive introduction from veterans to rising talents (1–10)
LuckySUPERCAR
SUPERCAR, active from the late 1990s to the 2000s, is a four-piece band whose members are all from Aomori Prefecture.
Vocalist-bassist Miki Furukawa is from Hachinohe, Aomori, while vocalist-guitarist Koji Nakamura, guitarist Junji Ishiwatari, and drummer Kodai Tazawa are from Towada, Aomori.
Their hit song “Lucky” is a wonderful classic with mysterious lyrics that unfold as a conversation between lovers.
The seasons die one after another.Akita Hiromu (amazarashi)
Amazarashi is a rock band known for songs like Season After Season, They Die, the ending theme of the anime Tokyo Ghoul √A, and If I Sing to the Sky, the opening theme of the anime My Hero Academia.
The band’s guitarist and vocalist, Hiromu Akita, is from Yokohama, Kamikita District, Aomori Prefecture.
He often writes and composes songs, and he has also provided music for other artists, such as Long Hope Philia for Masaki Suda.
When it comes to Hiromu Akita, his singing voice is of course remarkable, but it’s his lyrics that truly stand out.
tone colorKREVA
KREVA is an artist born in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, and raised in Tokyo.
During his time with KICK THE KAN CREW, he appeared on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen with the song “Marche.” His biggest solo hit, “Neiro,” is a classic whose breezy rap feels great over a mid-tempo track, expressing deep love for a partner.
The Fiend with Twenty Facesningen ishi
Aomori-born trio with a long career formed in 1987, whose band name comes from the master detective novelist Edogawa Rampo.
While rooted in ’70s-style hard rock and heavy metal, their sound also shows influences from progressive and psychedelic rock, standing shoulder to shoulder with overseas bands as the real deal.
At the same time, their vocals delivered in the Tsugaru dialect, the eerie yet uniquely humorous atmosphere, and the lyrical world crafted by members well-versed not only in traditional Japanese culture but also in world literature give them overwhelming originality.
Since the 2010s, they’ve been “rediscovered” by overseas fans and have become a band active on a global stage.
If you love metal or rock and are looking for something out of the ordinary, this band unleashes a singular, otherworldly brand of heavy rock that I can wholeheartedly recommend!
Winter, againHISASHI（GLAY）
GLAY’s guitarist HISASHI is from Hirosaki City.
When you think of GLAY, you might strongly associate them with Hokkaido and Hakodate, so this may come as a surprise, but HISASHI actually has roots in Aomori.
Even so, it still perfectly matches the image of GLAY’s biggest hit, “Winter, again.” The music video’s snowy landscapes are striking, and the dramatic tone of the song never fails to move listeners’ hearts, no matter the era.
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!Uchisawa Takahito (androp)
Takahito Uchisawa, the guitarist and vocalist of the rock band androp, is from Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture.
In addition to his work with his own band, he has also provided many songs for other artists.
He wrote and composed Aimer’s “Kataomoi” and Mone Kamishiraishi’s “Happy End,” among others.
He actually appears in the music video for Aimer’s “Kataomoi” as well—did you notice? Under the alternate name Yukito Utagawa, he was also involved in the film “You Shine in the Moonlit Night.”
HappinessMani☆Raba
All of the original members are from Aomori Prefecture, and the band itself was formed at Aomori Technical High School.
They originally performed under the name “Maniac Lovers,” but changed their name in 2003.
The band disbanded in 2007 and reunited in 2019.
They provided JR East’s Morioka Branch with “Aomori Station 2019,” a reworked version of their signature song.
The current members are Haruyopi, who is from Aomori Prefecture, and NAKANO, who was born in Yamaguchi Prefecture and raised in Aomori City.
“Shiawase” is their debut single and was used as the ending theme for the anime Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo.