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