Bands, artists, and singers from Niigata Prefecture

When you hear “musicians from Niigata Prefecture,” which artists come to mind?

If you like rock bands, you might think of your favorites, and there are also many idols and enka singers from Niigata.

In this article, we’ll introduce many singers and bands from Niigata Prefecture!

You might even discover, “Wait, they’re from Niigata?!”

We’ll cover a wide range of artists across generations and genres, so if any of them catch your interest, be sure to take your time and listen to their music!

Playlist

Bands, artists, and singers from Niigata Prefecture
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	lodgingMy Hair is Bad		The band's brief history and the origin of the name My Hair Is Bad
2	Alone//Ditea crowd of rebellion		A metalcore band that originated in Niigata
3	Stay GoldNanba Akihiro		Akihiro Namba is the vocalist and bassist of Hi-STANDARD and NAMBA69.
4	A Guide to Getting High LegallyDJ Matsunaga (Creepy Nuts)		Introducing the appeal and prowess of DJ Matsunaga
5	Spur of LightNegicco		Negicco is an idol group from Niigata.
6	I’m a popular kid.Yajima Akiko		Akiko Yajima is a voice actress famous for playing Shin-chan.
7	Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme		Hip-hop unit formed in Niigata wins an award
8	RaririreruRYUTist		Four-member idol group RYUTist originating from Niigata
9	TryIzu Sota		Singer-songwriter Sota Izu from Niigata is a noteworthy artist.
10	My floweryuasa michiru		Major debut of a singer from Shibata City
11	slow danceSuneo Heā		Kenji Watanabe of Suneohair's solo project
12	Memories SakeKobayashi Sachiko		Sachiko Kobayashi’s Enka Career and Achievements
13	Fill it in whiteKotone		The Success of High School Graduate Singer-Songwriter Kotone
14	Miraculous Bond friending H!dERafvery		A Niigata rap vocal unit known for powerful live performances
15	Hello from countries around the worldMinami Haruo		Haruo Minami is an enka singer with a nationwide influence.
16	GOZEYOgozen yoji, asayake ni tsuki		An emo band from Niigata, screamo/passionate rock, disbanded in 2017
17	MemoriesIizuka Masaaki (GRANRODEO)		Masaaki Iizuka is a guitarist influenced by KISS.
18	to dreamfigbash & the Sketchy friends		A band originating from Niigata is unfolding its unique musical world.
19	roller coasterTELLECHO		TELLECHO is a moving artist from Niigata
20	Nostalgia for My HometownHazuki Minami		Minami Hazuki is an enka singer from Niigata who has released many songs about her hometown.
21	EQUAL RomanceCoCo		Maki Miyamae was born in Tokamachi, Niigata Prefecture.
22	tone colorKotone		Kotone's Musical Activities and Awards
23	Dream FireworksHanna		Singer Hánna wins runner-up in Paris
24	My Dear EllieSekiguchi Kazuyuki (Sazan Ōrusutāzu)		Introduction to the activities of Kazuyuki Sekiguchi, the bassist of Southern All Stars
25	Translucent IdentityUNCOVER SPACE		After the rock band’s breakup, attention turns to the members
26	beautifulhinata		Introduction to the Niigata acoustic duo Hinata
27	Max Toki No. 315NGT48		NGT48 is an AKB sister group based in Niigata.
28	Hikarikaho		Kaho’s catchy youth song
29	Suki Suki My GirlL’luvia		Introduction to the activities and songs of the Niigata visual kei band L’luvia
30	Sea Where Iron Bleedsthe eggplants		the eggplants Niigata rock band
31	YOAKEŌno Takamasa		A Tsugaru shamisen player is blending tradition with new forms of expression.
32	Identity-Hirakawa Daisuke		Daisuke Hirakawa’s 2013 single
33	LUNA-PIENAcoba		Japan’s national accordionist performs on the world stage
34	blue eyesJakkī Yoshikawa to Burū Komettsu		Mihara Tsunaki's guitar sound is captivating
35	SkYLastier		Lastier breathed new life into Niigata’s music scene
36	SupernovaRAPTOR		The band RAPTOR’s 2016 mini-album
37	BalalaikaTsukishima Kirari starring Kusumi Koharu		Koharu Kusumi was a member of Morning Musume and also a voice actress.
38	permanent ditchKEESHKAS soundservice		Original, inventive music incorporating electronic sounds
39	Driving All NightTAKAKO（DOUBLE）		A miraculous singing voice with overwhelming vocal power from Niigata
40	I won’t say goodbye.Watanabe Mitsugu, Fujita Tsutomu (PERSONZ)		A member of PERSONZ is from Niigata Prefecture.
41	The season the sun gave usFujimi Kōkō Sakkā-bu		Ending theme song of Cleanliness Boy Aoyama-kun
42	Man’s BluesMifune Hiroshi		Introduction of singer Hiroshi Mifune, who gained popularity for the charm of his deep voice
43	Island GirlKouta Katsutarou		Kouta Katsutaro’s singing voice is loved by many listeners
44	The Shining Desertimanari akiyoshi		Ima Nari, folk singer
45	Piti Pati SurvivorGesukawa☆Gāruzu		A slice-of-life anime about airsoft girls
46	Woman’s SakeUesugi Kaori		Kaori Uesugi’s Enka Life and Path to Success
47	Shanana of HappinessŌyama Sōichi, Sakai Ryōsuke (BRADIO)		BRADIO is a rock band whose funky music is captivating.
48	A Maiden’s PolicyIshida Yoko		Singer of Sailor Moon’s ending theme song
49	Your sweet tasteSaitō Hitomi (Meron Kinenbi)		Hitomi Saito of Melon Kinenbi to serve as a radio personality in her hometown of Niigata
50	Naked DanceThe hills		Guitar rock of the hill
51	treasurenana (7bitz)		Nana, the lead vocalist of 7bitz and a former member of Shiki Theatre Company
52	Endless BlueMaki		Introduction to the songs of Maki, a female singer from Niigata
53	SELF CONTROL!!Saint Snow		Songs featured in Love Live! Sunshine!!
54	Love it! Niigata! ~quarter world~Igarashi Mizumo		A song overflowing with hometown love by a singer from Niigata
55	Goodbye PatternItō Toshihiro		Toshihiro Ito is a singer from Niigata.
56	Silent majorityShida Manaka (Keyakizaka46)		Fans' feelings mourning Manaka Shida's graduation
57	It’s what you might call a misunderstanding.Matsubara Momotarō (CHA-CHA)		The multifaceted entertainer activities of Momotaro Matsubara
58	lolSasagawa Miwa		Miwa Sasagawa is a singer-songwriter from Shibata City.
59	A Summer Day in Lovekurumizawa hiroko		Summer crush on someone who plays tennis
60	LEVEL∞Hasegawa Akiko		Anime ED, a song by Akiko Hasegawa
61	That warmth from those days, once more.MIYUKI		Introduction to Miyuki, a singer from Niigata
62	Fire Leon’s SongMorishima Shuta		Opening theme song of Fire Leon
63	Misako’s Teppo-bushiUtagawa Fumiko		Enka singer from Niigata Prefecture, nurse
64	cherry blossomTakano Chie		Chie Takano is a singer from Niigata who sings heartrending songs with a warm voice.
65	Love Is Calling YouTOKU		Became a jazz vocalist under her father's influence and is active across multiple genres.
66	Petals Blowing BANG BANG BANGwangyaru		Idol group song from the Wonderful program
67	PEATHoshino Yuya		Introduction to the music of Yūya Hoshino, a singer-songwriter from Niigata
68	Leaving snowy Echigo behindMurakami Sachiko		Sachiko Murakami is an enka singer from Niigata.
69	I want to become stronger.Funami Keiko		A aching longing for a former lover
70	promiseNakazawa Takuya		Takuya Nakazawa is a rising star in the enka and kayō music scene.