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