Bands, artists, and singers from the Kanto region
This is a playlist of artists from the Kanto region.
I don’t think artists from the Greater Tokyo area are usually conscious of their birthplace, but there are cases where you assume a band is from Kansai, only to find out the members are actually from Kanto and came to Kansai for university.
There were also some surprising cases where people turned out to be from unexpected places.
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Bands, artists, and singers from the Kanto region (51–60)
ContrastTOMOO
TOMOO is an artist who creates music that gently touches listeners’ hearts with simple piano tones and an emotionally rich voice.
She began her career in the early 2010s and made her major debut in 2019.
While taking on a wide range of genres from pop to ballads, her dedication to a stripped-down, singer-songwriter style is also striking.
Many of her signature songs have been used as drama theme songs, and in 2022 she successfully held her solo concert “Estuary” at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA.
Her strong will, standing on stage after overcoming health issues, moved many fans.
Her songs, often themed around nature and the passage of time, are gentle yet deeply resonant.
She’s an artist especially recommended for those who want to reflect on their inner selves through music.
cleaning ragBAKU
The heyday of the pedestrian paradise.
They were a band based in Harajuku, and although their activity spanned only three years, they were one of the key players supporting the band boom of the time.
True to their catchphrase, “songs you can sing,” their music is characterized by catchy melodies that anyone can sing along to and unique lyrics.
BIRTHD
HIROKI, the drummer of the visual kei rock band D, is from Gunma Prefecture.
Tim Burton, the world-renowned film director, has publicly stated that he is a fan of D.
Their sound is very intense—classic visual kei rock—with a somewhat fantastical worldview, making for a very cool track.
FLY HIGHDOLLS REALIZE
DOLLS REALIZE is a loud mixture band from Atsugi, Kanagawa.
As an evolved form of Japanese mixture rock, their music hints at nu-metal influences while remaining aggressive and hard-hitting.
Known for their live performances, they earn widespread respect from musicians across the country.
Bands, artists, and singers from the Kanto region (61–70)
What Can I DoFLAME
Yuu Kitamura, one of the members, is from Oyama City.
They are a four-member male dance and vocal group formed by four good-looking guys.
Even before FLAME was formed, they were showing signs of activity, such as making it to the final selection of the JUNON Superboy Contest.
They are currently active as a talk-vocal unit called EMALF with the members.
I wanted to hear “welcome back” one more time.LOOP CHILD
Vocalist Mariko Shibano is from Nasutoriyama City.
They are a rock band with many fans across all generations, known for J-pop–style, easy-to-listen-to songs.
After debuting independently as “Shibano Mariko,” Shibano changed the name to the band’s name and moved into the major scene.
Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterNIKIIE
NIKIIE is a singer-songwriter from Hitachi-Ōmiya who made her major-label debut in 2010.
Her main style is singing while playing the piano.
“Shunkashūtō” (Four Seasons) is NIKIIE’s major debut single, released by Nippon Columbia.