Performing artists at the rock festival “ROCK IN JAPAN FES. 2016”

We’re compiling the exciting lineup of Japan’s largest rock festival, ROCK IN JAPAN FES.

2016, into playlists!

Playlist

Performing Artists at ROCK IN JAPAN FES. 2016
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	When I Was A KingMONOEYES		MONOEYES is a band led by Takeshi Hosomi that plays a large number of festival shows. They did a double-header appearance with the HIATUS at Rockin’ Japan.
2	Beyond that10-FEET		Summary (20 characters): 10-FEET is a band whose songs blend kindness and strength, giving listeners energy and inspiration.
3	Black Market Blues9mm Parabellum Bullet		Summary (20 characters): Many people heard 9mm Parabellum Bullet’s “Black Market Blues” as their debut song on Music Station.
4	KARATEBABYMETAL		Summary (20 characters): BABYMETAL, a fusion of metal and idols, is highly popular in Japan and abroad and is scheduled to perform at various festivals this year.
5	hologramNICO Touches the Walls		NICO Touches the Walls gained recognition with a Calpis commercial song, characterized by their refreshing vocals and catchy tunes.
6	FUNKASTICRIP SLYME		RIP SLYME’s “FUNKASTIC” is a breakout track released in 2002, and its collaboration with Tomoyasu Hotei drew a lot of attention.
7	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” is catchy, with an opening drum part that leaves a strong impression.
8	SHAMROCKUVERworld		UVERworld’s 2006 track “SHAMROCK” is a signature refreshing, feel-good rock tune.
9	THANXWANIMA		Summary: WANIMA is a three-piece rock band from Kumamoto energizing the melodic hardcore scene.
10	Run Away[Alexandros]		Alexandros’s “Run Away” features spacey guitars and a driving, exhilarating sound that feels great.
11	Unrequited lovemiwa		Summary (within 20 characters): miwa is a young singer-songwriter who combines popularity and talent. Her straightforward, heartfelt lyrics resonate with listeners.
12	The Flarethe HIATUS		“The Flare” by the HIATUS is a song that showcases the beautiful worldview of the four-piece band led by Takeshi Hosomi.
13	Sweet! Sweet! Music!Ikimonogakari		A song by Ikimonogakari with bright vocals and an upbeat tone that makes you feel energized when you listen to it.
14	PONPONPONKyary Pamyu Pamyu		Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is popular overseas for her kawaii style and singable songs.
15	Like tonight’s moonElephant Kashimashi		Elephant Kashimashi’s fiery, cool song is a wonderful track that fills you with courage.
16	I got scaredKyuso Nekokami		Summary (20 characters): Kyuso Nekokami, who established their stance with humor, is a popular band in Japanese rock.
17	SUNGen Hoshino		Gen Hoshino is active as a musician and actor, and he has many popular songs, including the upbeat track “SUN.”
18	ButterflyKaela Kimura		Kaela Kimura’s “Butterfly” became a wedding song staple thanks to its use in the Zexy commercial.
19	Water lily flowerShonan no Kaze		Shonan no Kaze is a leading act in the Japanese reggae scene and a summer festival staple.
20	Eine KleineKenshi Yonezu		Summary (20 characters): Kenshi Yonezu is a singer-songwriter popular online. He is characterized by captivating lyrics and striking harmonics.
21	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber		Golden Bomber’s signature song “Memeshikute.” It’s a staple track known for its chorus dance.
22	The strong and fleeting onesCocco		Summary (20 characters): Cocco's “Tsuyoku Hakanai Mono-tachi” is a captivating song that gently sings of human duality.