[Latest Featured Artists] List of Bands and Musicians from Shimane Prefecture
You might know that the smash-hit piano pop bands Official HIGE DANDism and Omoinotake have members who formed or hail from Shimane Prefecture, but did you know Shimane has produced many other artists as well?
From long-active players in Japan’s music scene to up-and-coming bands on the verge of a breakthrough, and powerhouse singer-songwriters—there are tons of artists you won’t want to miss!
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of musicians from Shimane all at once.
We especially hope this becomes a chance for you to discover wonderful young bands and singer-songwriters.
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[Latest Featured Artists] List of Bands and Musicians from Shimane Prefecture (21–30)
Do you Wanna PopDOMINO88
Kiyoshi, KAORI, and Shintaro, who are active as members of the ska-punk band DOMINO88, are from Shimane Prefecture.
“High-Tension Lover,” included on their 4th album Pleasure!, was used as the CM song for AEON’s “AEON no Genki Shirt” commercial.
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake
Omoinotake is a three-piece band from Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, known for their distinctive sound strongly influenced by Black music such as soul, R&B, and hip-hop.
Featuring Reo Fujii’s soaring vocals and piano, Tomoaki Fukushima on bass, and Hironoshin Tomita on drums, they’ve drawn attention as a rare guitar-less band.
They made their major-label debut in November 2021 with their first EP, “EVERBLUE,” on Sony Music Labels, and in 2024 provided the theme song for the drama “Eye Love You,” starring Fumi Nikaido.
Even before their major debut, they showcased their abilities with street performances in Shibuya starting in 2017, drawing crowds of over 500 people at their peak.
Expressing Black music through a uniquely band-oriented approach, their sound is recommended not only for traditional rock fans but also for listeners who love R&B and soul.
Unfinished ConcertoNishikiori Ken
Ken Nishikiori, who is active as a tenor singer, is from Izumo City in Shimane Prefecture.
He has released the single “Mikansei Kyosokyoku” (Unfinished Concerto), and the title track was used as the opening theme for the second season of the TV anime “Violinist of Hameln.”
bondrokushi
Singer-songwriter Rokuko is from Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture.
The two members performing as Yugin are actually real brothers.
Their song “Kizuna” was used as an insert song in the NHK morning drama series Dandan, which is set in their home prefecture of Shimane.
Future CourseLa’cryma Christi
HIRO, who played guitar in the visual kei rock band La’cryma Christi, is from Shimane Prefecture.
Their fifth single, Mirai Kouro (Future Course), reached No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart, the band’s highest position.
The title track was used as the ending theme for the anime Night Walker: Mayonaka no Tantei (Night Walker: The Midnight Detective).
WONDER WORLDKUROKO∞SHOW
Yosuke Kuroda and Shogo Takamoto, who perform as the folk duo KUROKO∞SHOW, are from Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture.
They made their street performance debut at JR Matsue Station in Shimane, moved their base to the shopping district in Shinsaibashi, Osaka in 2003, and relocated back to their home prefecture of Shimane in 2006.
In 2010, they released their second single, “WONDER WORLD.”
I’ll become your windItō Makoto
Makoto Ito, who works as a singer-songwriter, is from Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture.
In 2014, he was appointed as an Enishi Ambassador, a hometown ambassador for Shimane Prefecture.
His song “Kimi no Kaze ni Narou” was selected as the ending theme for the TV program “Kenja no Sentaku.”