[Bands and Artists from Aomori] A comprehensive introduction from veterans to up-and-coming talents

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!

Playlist

[Bands and Artists from Aomori] A comprehensive introduction from veterans to up-and-coming talents
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	The seasons die one after another.Akita Hiromu (amazarashi)		Hiromu Akita, the guitarist and vocalist of amazarashi
2	LuckySUPERCAR		The hit song by the Aomori-born band SUPERCAR
3	tone colorKREVA		KREVA is a singer from Aomori and is famous for the classic song “Neiro.”
4	Winter, againHISASHI（GLAY）		HISASHI is GLAY’s guitarist from Aomori.
5	Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!Uchisawa Takahito (androp)		Takuhito Uchisawa, the guitarist and vocalist of androp
6	HappinessMani☆Raba		Aomori-born band, reunion and signature songs
7	Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterIzumiya Shigeru		Shigeru Izumiya, a folk-rock singer from Aomori
8	The Fiend with Twenty Facesningen ishi		Aomori-born, a monstrous/outsider band in the rock scene
9	I’m going to Tokyo.Yoshi Ikuzo		Ikuzo Yoshi, a singer from Aomori Prefecture, with numerous hit songs.
10	Ringo starŌrin (Ringo Musume)		Orin, active in the Tsugaru dialect, a member of Ringo Musume
11	Let’s pick up the pace.Yano Akiko		Akiko Yano, the genius artist from Aomori
12	Spirit Of LoveSing Like Talking		SLT from Aomori, a band rich in musicality
13	The invisible sky is always blue.Yokoyama Yui (moto AKB48)		AKB48’s Yui Yokoyama, a dance-skilled idol from Aomori
14	Tappi Misaki LighthouseNishio Yuki		The appeal of Yuki Nishio, an enka singer from Hirosaki
15	R.Y.U.S.E.IELLY (Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu from Eguzairu Toraibu)		ELLY’s driving dance and music
16	beyondSWALLOW		A three-piece band from Aomori, SWALLOW
17	paper-mâché; sham; facadeSakino Kanade (CYNHN)		Sakino Kanon, vocalist of CYNHN, from Aomori
18	A Small Love Song (MONGOL800 Cover)d-iZe		Singer-songwriter d-iZe from Aomori
19	aloneKitayama Yoichi (Gosuperazu)		Gospellers member Yoichi Kitayama is from Hachinohe.
20	LA FIESTALIKIYA（THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE）		Career of LIKIYA, a dancer from EXILE TRIBE
21	Yellow CorvetteThe Hakaikosenz		A pop-punk band from Aomori, on the rise
22	First stepYellow Cherry		Aomori-born unit gains popularity with an anime theme song
23	Lord ChamaTanaka Yoshitake		The masterpiece by Yoshitake Tanaka from Aomori
24	Ideal personRIKU		RIKU, a singer-songwriter from Aomori
25	human-faced soreningen ishi		The heavy Tsugaru-dialect rock band Ningen Isu
26	For the children yet to be bornSatō Chikuyoshi		Sato Chikuzen, an SLT singer from Aomori
27	It’s okay.Itabashi Kazuyuki		The soulful singing voice of Kazuyuki Itabashi, a blind singer
28	Riding in YouTakacha		Takacha: From Scaffold Worker to Music
29	PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen Official) Pen-Pineapple-Apple-PenPikotarō		Pikotaro becomes globally popular with PPAP.
30	Aomori Rock ’n’ RollTMC		A rock band from Aomori producing music online
31	Blue ThunderYoake Mae		A guitar rock band from Aomori, packed with a sense of speed.
32	RomanceHAKUEI		PENICILLIN・HAKUEI’s youth romance
33	I’ll be the one to say goodbye.JIGGER’S SON		A coming-of-age rock band of Jigger’s son
34	Farewell BluesAwaya Noriko		The life of Noriko Awaya, a singer from Aomori
35	Turning TurningVOLA & THE ORIENTAL MACHINE		Rock band activities of drummer Hiroki Nakahata
36	Carry OnLOCAL SOUND STYLE		Attractive music of LOCAL SOUND STYLE
37	SilverWordsSonia		Sonia from Aomori is popular in her hometown.
38	beautiful futureTHE EARTH EARTH		Music of THEEARTHEARTH from Aomori
39	Companions of the DawnAsō Shiori		Shiori Aso from Aomori, with a husky singing voice
40	Like a fish on a hook yearning for freedomTIMESLIP		The debut song of the rock band TIMESLIP from Aomori.
41	Tropical ParadiseCRAZYBOY（ELLY）		ELLY, a dancer and solo artist from Aomori
42	Full of memoriesSuzuki Kisaburō		Kisaburo Suzuki, master songwriter of hit tunes, a maestro of youth music
43	paradeKasai Takamichi (Amefurashi Karutetto)		The music of Takamichi Kasai, a jazz vocalist from Tsugaru
44	Because they’re important to me.Hayashi Asami		Hit songs and activities of enka idol Asami Hayashi
45	Ultra RiderPENICILLIN		HAKUEI’s songs that serve as anime theme songs
46	Ephemeral LoveSanjo Machiko		A singer from Aomori who sings classic songs about sad heartbreak.
47	A town I long to live inSugawara Totoko		Totsuko Sugawara, a singer from Aomori, the first performer in the Kōhaku (Red and White Song Contest).
48	Cold KissYoshioka Shinobu		Shinobu Yoshioka of COSA NOSTRA, a singer from Aomori
49	TELL ME YOUR THOUGHTSSALON MUSIC		An alternative unit by an artist from Hachinohe
50	I want to catch a cold.Kawamura Yuko		Singer from Aomori resumes activities after a long hiatus
51	South Seas RouteNitta Hachirō		Nitta Hachirō’s “South Seas Route” and Wartime Songs
52	Mountain Pilgrimage Climbing Festival Musickuuki koudan		Mr. Yamasaki from Kukikodan, pop rock from Aomori
53	Over the RainbowRuike Shinpei & Yamada Takako		Shinpei Ruike, who has been active in jazz since leaving the Maritime Self-Defense Force
54	Gari-Gari-kun SongShinya Tama		Shinya Tama, a folk singer from Aomori
55	Chiekko YosareKishi Chieko		Signature song(s) of Chieko Kishi, a singer from Aomori
56	Parting at the harbor in the snowHanasaki Yukimi		A beautiful harbor and a bittersweet enka of snow
57	Love-love youHosokawa Fumie		Fumie Hosokawa’s classic song “Suki Suki Su” — Youth of the ’90s
58	Fishing-fire drizzleKonishi Reiko		An enka singer from Aomori, a voice that loves their hometown.
59	God of songs!!Matsunaga Hitomi		The Appeal of Hitomi Matsunaga, an Enka Singer from Hachinohe
60	Tsugaru Woman’s Tavern SongMisaki Ayaka		An enka singer from Hirosaki, sharing/promoting Tsugaru culture
61	A Man’s Badge of HonorAoto Ken		A late-blooming enka singer who pours their life into song
62	I love you, dear.diā~		The Senbei-Jiru trio, The Ponchos, are cheering you on.
63	Farewell BluesAwaya Noriko		The famous song by chanson singer Noriko Awaya
64	The apple blossoms were in bloom.Sasaki Shinichi		Debut of Shinichi Sasaki, an enka singer from Aomori
65	Summer FactorKohiruimaki Kahoru		Kahoru Kohiruimaki, a beautiful singer from Aomori
66	Ah, Ueno StationIzawa Hachirō		Izawa Hachiro’s classic song about group employment (mass recruitment of young workers)