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!

Playlist

SUMMER SONIC (SamaSoni) 2016 Performing Artists
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Death Of A BachelorPanic! At The Disco		Panic! At The Disco tops the U.S. charts with their January-released album.
2	Don’t MoveMETA FIVE		Summary (20 characters): Yukihiro Takahashi & METAFIVE continue as METAFIVE. Set to perform at Summer Sonic.
3	SUNGen Hoshino		Gen Hoshino appears at Summer Sonic. His pop, easy-to-listen-to, and popular live performance is a must-see.
4	Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson		Summary (20 characters): Mark Ronson appears at Summer Sonic. Attention on the performance of the Grammy-winning, highly skilled DJ.
5	Heroes (we could be) ft. Tove LoAlesso		Alesso is a popular DJ from Sweden, and he will perform his collaboration track with Tove Lo at Summer Sonic.
6	One Armed ScissorAt The Drive-In		A blurb on At The Drive-In’s hardcore track “One Armed Scissor.”
7	KARATEBABYMETAL		Summary (20 chars): A BABYMETAL song themed around karate. It features a fusion of metal and idol styles, with karate choreography set to heavy metal.
8	CharlemagneBlossoms		Summary (20 characters): A British band blends old and new styles; a Japan tour is anticipated again this year.
9	Tears Don’t FallBullet For My Valentine		Welsh metal band Bullet For My Valentine has been confirmed to perform at Summer Sonic for the third time.
10	Adore ft. Ariana GrandeCashmere Cat		Cashmere Cat is a Norwegian track maker. He became popular through his collaboration song with Ariana Grande.
11	Marvin Gaye ft. Meghan TrainorCharlie Puth		Charlie Puth is an American singer who was discovered on YouTube and has genuine vocal ability.
12	PogoDigitalism		German electro duo Digitalism. Their 2007 track “Pogo” was a worldwide hit.
13	Ex’s & Oh’sElle King		Summary (20 characters): Elle King is a singer and actress with a captivating raspy voice, known for lyrics that enchant men.
14	Big Girls Don’t CryFergie		A 20-character summary: Fergie shines solo, bringing relaxing time with gentle acoustic songs.
15	WhistleFlo Rida		Flo Rida's 'Whistle' is a refreshing club track with a memorable whistling hook.
16	The Long GoodbyeGotch		Summary (20 chars): ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s vocalist Masafumi Gotoh is active solo under the name Gotch.
17	Hold Back The RiverJames Bay		James Bay is a rising young singer-songwriter who has been nominated for a Grammy Award.
18	Scream & ShoutKNOCK OUT MONKEY		KNOCK OUT MONKEY’s mix-style rock is straightforwardly cool and a crowd favorite at live shows.
19	Rising HopeLiSA		Summary (20 chars): LiSA appears at Summer Sonic. An artist captivating with overwhelming vocal prowess.
20	RunRunMONOEYES		MONOEYES is Takeshi Hosomi’s band. It started last year, and this year it has been gaining popularity at various festivals.
21	Just Ain’t Gonna Work OutMayer Hawthorne		Mayer Hawthorne creates music with a mysterious charm that feels nostalgic yet new.
22	Little EaseMirror Trap		Summary (20 characters): A new UK band, The Mirror Trap, could attract attention at Summer Sonic.
23	Just Friends (Sunny)Musiq Soulchild		Musiq Soulchild is a neo-soul singer whose debut song, "Just Friends," was a big hit.
24	KamikazeMØ		Summary (20 characters): Danish singer-songwriter MØ. Known for a bright voice and a relaxed vibe.
25	Trip SwitchNothing But Thieves		Nothing But Thieves is a five-piece British band that is gaining attention as an energetic young act.
26	Speak UpPOP ETC		POP ETC is a three-piece American group that captivates with their tastefully crafted songs.
27	Joy To The WorldPentatonix		Pentatonix is an a cappella group that, as the headliner of POPSPRING, delivers a stunning performance with dazzling songs and technique.
28	My HousePVRIS		Summary (20 characters): The female-vocal rock band Pvris is gaining attention for its addictive sound.
29	(I Can’t) Forget About YouR5		Summary (20 characters): R5 is an American pop rock band. Their appeal lies in their refreshing, easy-to-listen songs.
30	SIGN ONRAT BOY		RAT BOY is a noteworthy British artist who has gained popularity with a style that fuses rock and hip hop.
31	CreepRadiohead		Radiohead returned to Summer Sonic for the first time in 13 years. “Creep,” their classic, wrapped the venue in cheers.
32	Run Or HideRun River North		Summary (20 characters): Run River North is a six-member American indie rock band active since 2011.
33	musicSWANKY DANK		Summary (20 characters): A four-piece pop-punk band centered on live houses. Characterized by a bright, poppy, Western-influenced vibe.
34	WeakSWV		SWV’s signature song “Weak” is a melt-in-your-mouth R&B track released in 1992.
35	Beautiful OnesSuede		Suede resumed activities in 2010 and came to Japan for the first time in 13 years. They are characterized by appealing songs typical of UK rock.
36	Wall WatcherSunflower Bean		Summary (20 chars): Sunflower Bean is a three-piece American band. Vocalist Julia Cumming’s clear voice shines against their punk sound.
37	ChocolateThe 1975		Summary (20 characters): The 1975 is a pop-friendly band known for edgy lyrics.
38	All I WantThe Offspring		The Offspring is an American punk rock band and a major star that has been active for over 30 years.
39	The EdgeTonight Alive		Summary (20 characters): A song by the Australian punk band Tonight Alive was used in Spider-Man 2.
40	I can TalkTwo Door Cinema Club		Two Door Cinema Club is a band known for pop, danceable tracks with a four-on-the-floor beat.
41	Born SlippyUnderworld		Underworld’s fantastical track shifts halfway into a four-on-the-floor beat, letting you enjoy club-style dancing.
42	Say It Ain’t SoWeezer		Weezer is an American rock band known for their emotionally charged songs. The vocalist is fond of Japan, and his guitar features Kumamon.
43	migratory bird[Alexandros]		[Alexandros]' “Wataridori” features a refreshing sound and captivating high-tone vocals, and they’re a band whose live performances are incredibly cool.
44	The Revelationcoldrain		Summary (20 chars): coldrain is a five-piece Japanese loud rock band popular overseas, with captivating guitar and vocals.
45	Not reflected in the eyesindigo la End		A band centered around Enon Kawatani. Active since 2010, known for the appeal of classic rock.
46	Azure Daysplenty		Summary (20 characters): A 4-piece band from Ibaraki, “plenty.” Their appeal lies in high-pitched vocals, piercing lyrics, and music videos by renowned directors.
47	Denden PassionDempagumi.inc		Dempagumi.inc are active in various fields, including appearing in dramas, and their song “Denden Passion” is a high-energy, catchy track.
48	Romance overflowsGirl of Extreme Vulgarity		“Romance ga Arimaru” by Gesu no Kiwami Otome is a popular song known for its energetic piano intro.
49	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Golden Bomber		Golden Bomber’s signature song “Memeshikute.” Their bold live performances are popular.
50	MusicSakanaction		Sakanaction is a popular band that captivates many fans with its unique worldview.
51	Odoru-LoopFrederick		A rock band from Kobe, Frederic. Distinctive vocals and highly addictive songs are their appeal.
52	Hiromi Uehara The Trio Project feat. Anthony Jackson & Simon Phillips		Hiromi Uehara to perform at Summer Sonic with a jazz trio. A Japanese player who has given performances in New York for ten consecutive years.
53	SenbonzakuraWagakki Band		Wagakki Band is an eight-member rock group that uniquely fuses Western and traditional Japanese instruments.
54	MomotaroWednesday Campanella		Wednesday Campanella appeared at Summer Sonic Tokyo. A band drawing attention for their unique individuality.
55	Happy days with youShunsuke Kiyokiba		Former EXILE’s SHUN thrives as a rock band artist with a sweet voice and strong vocal skills.
56	They Don’t Need To UnderstandAndy Black		Andy Biersack appears at Summer Sonic with his solo project Andy Black, performing refreshing tracks.
57	Fallen LeavesBilly Talent		Summary (20 characters): Billy Talent appears at Summer Sonic. For 23 years, they've had no lineup changes, and their unique riffs and punk speed are captivating.
58	old diaryAkiko Wada		Summary (20 chars): Akiko Wada marks 50 years as a singer, set to appear at rock festivals. A must-hear powerhouse voice.
59	ABCThe Jacksons		The Jacksons, the renamed Jackson 5 that Michael Jackson belonged to, are coming to Japan for Summer Sonic.
60	Living Dead YouthKenshi Yonezu		Summary (20 characters): Kenshi Yonezu is a singer-songwriter from Tokushima. Known for his distinctive songs, his album YANKEE won an award.