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!
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SUMMER SONIC 2016 Performing Artists (41–50)
MusicSakanaction
Sakanaction, a band that captivates many fans with songs that have a unique worldview, is here.
They’re hugely popular in Japan and have even headlined festivals.
Be sure to savor their outstanding presence that won’t be overshadowed even at Summer Sonic, where a wide variety of artists perform.
SUMMER SONIC 2016 Performing Artists (51–60)
Odoru-LoopFrederick
Frederic is a four-piece rock band from Kobe.
Their distinctive vocals and songs are highly addictive and have captivated many fans.
The music video for this track mainly features scenes of two female models dancing, and there are also various “I tried dancing” videos inspired by this MV, so be sure to check those out as well.
Hiromi Uehara The Trio Project feat. Anthony Jackson & Simon Phillips
Hiromi Uehara, a world-renowned jazz pianist, will perform at Summer Sonic in a trio with Anthony Jackson and Simon Phillips.
She is a Japanese musician who has achieved the remarkable feat of successfully performing at New York’s Blue Note for ten consecutive years—the first Japanese artist to do so—and is a player Japan is proud of.
SenbonzakuraWagakki Band
Wagakki Band is an eight-member rock band.
In addition to guitar, bass, and drums, as the band’s name suggests, they feature traditional Japanese instruments—shakuhachi, koto, shamisen, and taiko—making for a rare configuration.
They also drew attention last year with their appearance on Music Station.
Among the Summer Sonic lineup, they stand out as particularly unique, so be sure to keep an eye on them.
MomotaroWednesday Campanella
The hugely popular Japanese band Wednesday Campanella will be appearing at Summer Sonic.
Their track Momotaro has become a hot topic for its super catchy “kibi-daan, kibi kibi-daan” refrain that really sticks in your head.
They have a truly distinctive vibe, and although they’ll be performing only at the Tokyo show this time, it’s something to really look forward to.
Happy days with youShunsuke Kiyokiba
Shunsuke Kiyokiba, known as SHUN and a former member of EXILE.
As you’d expect from his time with EXILE, his sweet singing voice is incredibly captivating and enthralling.
With that vocal ability, he could deliver excitement to rival any other rock band.
They Don’t Need To UnderstandAndy Black
Andy Biersack, widely supported by young fans and known as the frontman of Black Veil Brides, will appear at Summer Sonic under his solo project, Andy Black.
While his band plays metal and hardcore tracks, his solo work features fresh, uplifting songs like this one.
The chorus of this track stands out with its sense of openness—it’s seriously cool.