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Performing Artists at the Summer Festival SUMMER SONIC (SummerSoni) 2016

We’re putting together a playlist featuring the exciting lineup for Japan’s premier summer festival, SUMMER SONIC 2016!

SUMMER SONIC 2016 Performing Artists (21–30)

Speak UpPOP ETC

POP ETC – “Speak Up” (OFFICIAL VIDEO) from “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2”
Speak UpPOP ETC

POP ETC is a three-piece group from the United States, and since they came to Japan last year as the opening act for Galileo Galilei’s tour, some of you may have actually seen them live.

With their tasteful songs, they’re sure to captivate us once again.

Joy To The WorldPentatonix

Pentatonix – Joy to the World (Official Video)
Joy To The WorldPentatonix

The five-member co-ed a cappella group Pentatonix will be performing.

Headlining the pop music festival POPSPRING, their appeal lies in the brilliance of their songs and techniques so refined you can hardly believe it’s a cappella.

Their performances are so captivating you can’t help but listen—truly breathtaking.

My HousePVRIS

PVRIS – My House (Official Music Video)
My HousePVRIS

Pvris, a rock band with a female vocalist.

With their addictive sound and powerful vocals, they’ve been dubbed “Skrillex meets Paramore.” They made their first visit to Japan this January and February as tour guests for ONE OK ROCK.

Active since 2012, they’re on a hot streak—don’t miss their performance.

(I Can’t) Forget About YouR5

R5 – (I Can’t) Forget About You (Official Video)
(I Can't) Forget About YouR5

R5 is an American pop rock band.

The frontman, Ross Lynch, is a young star who has gained popularity through appearances in dramas and other works.

As you’d expect from pop rock, their songs are breezy, bright, and easy to listen to.

Even those who don’t usually listen to Western music may find them approachable.

SIGN ONRAT BOY

The UK solo artist RAT BOY is a rising star gaining popularity.

With a mix of rock and hip-hop, he’s quickly building a following.

His style of rapping over a band’s performance—and at times over sounds created with a sampler—is seriously cool.