[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)
Let this voice reach you.Multi Colored Vox
Seishi Tanabe, who played bass in the rock band Multi Colored Vox, is from Yasugi City in Shimane Prefecture.
Tanabe was a member from May 2003 to December 2004.
The band debuted with their first mini-album, “Gekijō Carnival,” which includes tracks such as “Todoke Kono Koe.”
Shimanekko’s Songkoto no ha
MOE and YUKA, who perform as the girls’ unit kotonoha, are from Shimane Prefecture.
They are based in Shimane and sing the original song “Shimanekko no Uta” for Shimanekko, the Shimane Prefecture tourism PR character.
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A Quiet SongHamada Mariko
Mariko Hamada, who is active as a musician, is from Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture.
From 2008 to 2009, her newly written song “Hisoyaka na Uta” was featured in the AC campaign commercial for Médecins Sans Frontières, drawing significant attention.
The song was included on her fourth album, “Utakata.”
Future Saint Seiya Ω ~Saint Evolution~Momoyama Ryuuji (Nagareda Project)
Ryuji Momoyama, who plays bass and provides backing vocals for the masked anime-song cover rock band Nagareda Project that performs wearing paper masks, is from Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture.
His distinctive feature is his long, silky hair, sometimes referred to as a “cuticle” style.
He mainly plays a Jazz Bass, switching between fingerstyle and pick depending on the song.
He’s deeply knowledgeable about anime and is an avid reader of series like ONE PIECE and The Prince of Tennis.
At live shows, his T-shirts often stand out and draw attention.
He also has an outdoorsy side, with hobbies that include road cycling and Pokémon GO.
Snow FallGOLLBETTY
MISSY, who played guitar in the seven-member ska rock band GOLLBETTY, is from Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture.
Their fourth single, Snow Fall, reached No.
27 on the Oricon chart, their highest ranking.
GOLLBETTY disbanded in 2010.
bring you my heartWyse
Kenichi Tsukimori and Masayuki Moriyama, who are active as members of the rock band Wyse, are from Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture.
Although the band disbanded once in 2005, they reunited in 2011.
The title track of their second single, “bring you my heart,” was selected as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “Uchimura Produce,” marking their first tie-in song.
Meeting Under One Umbrella ~Gradually Ver.~Yes Happy!
Sayaka and Kokoro, who perform as the idol group Yes Happy!, are from Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture.
They primarily hold live shows and events in the Kansai region.
In 2013, they were appointed Tourism Ambassadors for Matsue City.
“Aiaigasa ~Dandan Ver.~” is included on their second mini-album, “2nd!?.”