Artists performing at the rock festival “VIVA LA ROCK 2016 (Viva La Rock)”

asking for the moonKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “Naimono Nedari” Music Video

This is Naimononedari, a popular song by the four-piece rock band KANA-BOON from Osaka, loved even before their debut.

Because the music video opens with a scene of someone cooking fried rice, audiences sometimes shout “Chahan!” before the song at live shows.

It’s a catchy, easy-to-listen-to track you can’t go wrong with.

NUKE?Kidori Kidori

Kidori Kidori / NUKE?

Kidori Kidori is a three-piece rock band from Osaka.

Their slightly distinctive vocals are striking.

The vocalist, Mash, grew up in the UK, so his English pronunciation is excellent.

The explosive, powerful choruses are especially appealing.

at good mountainLILI LIMIT

LILI LIMIT「at good mountain」

LILI LIMIT is a five-piece band from Yamaguchi Prefecture.

Their songs are pop yet have a vibe that makes you want to move your body.

Their music distinctly carries their own color, with an appeal that immediately draws you in.

StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – StaRt

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE is a five-piece band that made their major debut in 2015.

Their appeal lies in their bright, pop songs.

Just listening to them has the power to instantly lift your spirits.

With a relatively young average age, they’re an artist to watch in the years to come.

deep redMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – Deep Crimson (Official Music Video)

My Hair is Bad is a three-piece rock band from Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture.

Set to make their major-label debut this May, their songs are all packed with powerful messages and have won them a large following.

Their greatest appeal lies in the intensity of their live shows and their ability to instantly fill the venue with their own energy.

Experience their allure on the big stage of VIVA LA ROCK.

Clap your handsNICO Touches the Walls

NICO Touches the Walls - “Clap Your Hands”

NICO Touches the Walls is a four-member band formed in 2004.

This song was written specifically for a Calpis commercial.

Its refreshing, exhilarating vibe perfectly matches Calpis’s clean image—an ideal tune for summer.

You can easily picture everyone clapping along and getting excited together.

human beingSANABAGUN

SANABAGUN. – Human (Music Video)

SANABAGUN.

is a hip-hop group known for songs infused with jazz.

Bassist Hayata Kosugi and keyboardist Taihei Sakurauchi also perform as members of the rock band Suchmos.

Although the lyrics of this track are about putting everything aside and going to sleep, the song’s appeal lies in its brisk, catchy groove that contrasts with the theme.