Good indie music in Asia✨
Hakubungo, a solo unit from Okinawa, has re-released their 2015 debut work 『Kosaten EP』 on the BELONG Media / A-indie YouTube channel, marking the recording’s tenth anniversary. All five tracks, born from an extremely lo-fi home recording setup, occupy a genre all their own — Showa-era Japanese poetry reminiscent of はっぴいえんど sitting in unlikely harmony […]
Singer-songwriter Kanayo, originally from Kagawa Prefecture, will digitally release her 1st full album 『Fairytale』on February 25, 2026. Kanayo is an artist who draws influence from classical music, jazz, film scores, and Nordic sounds, constructing a sonic world through her crystalline voice that feels like stepping inside a picture book. She covers artists ranging from Thom […]
French newcomer addebenji is dropping their debut album 『Miroir』 early on Bandcamp this Saturday, February 14th. The 10-track collection could be described as ambient hip-hop, weaving together pop, progressive, dance, and lo-fi elements across beat-driven soundscapes. Streaming platforms will get the album on Friday, February 27th, 2026. The album also got an early listen in […]
Tokyo-based four-piece band mekong has released their debut first full album 『みかん』 digitally on Sunday, March 1, 2026. This ambitious record distills a rich mix of indie rock, city pop, funk, and grunge into ten tracks. Exclusive to BELONG Media and A-indie — who previously conducted an in-depth interview with the band — the members […]
Night Echoes from Ehime💤 What is still in a dream’s Music for “Letting Go of Thought”? The single “futene,” released by still in a dream on January 28, 2026, is an attempt to capture emotions like “I don’t want to do anything” and “I don’t want to see anyone’s face” not through words, but through […]
When you observe the music scene for a long time as a media outlet, you occasionally encounter moments that stir your heart beyond reason. This doesn’t happen when you discover meticulously calculated artists. It happens when you find raw diamonds—awkward yet luminous once polished—where impulse has taken direct form. What is GIRLFRIENDZ On January 21, […]
yagihiromi, a member of Nitroday who has also gained attention as a support musician for ART-SCHOOL, will release her debut solo album 『lemma』 on November 19. Inspired by Showa modernist literature, the seven tracks combine ethereal beauty with experimental elements, traversing electronic, folk, abstract, and avant-garde territories while weaving her inner world into sound. Additionally, […]
BELONG Media / A-indie has launched a new advance listening program for unreleased tracks in collaboration with our Discord community to provide stronger support for artist releases. 【New Project】Discord Community Members and Writers Recruitment BELONG Media / A-indie is recruiting individuals who can participate in our Discord community, comment on new tracks, and engage in […]
Bangkok-based singer-songwriter Thalassa breaks nearly four years of silence with the release of her new single “Good Boys.” “Good Boys” features lyrics that cut to the heart of modern romance’s dilemmas, ultimately guiding listeners toward self-affirmation. The shimmering synth tones and playful beats feel like the morning sun announcing the end of a long night. […]
Two-piece band flip-flops, based between Hokkaido and Tokyo, has announced the release of their 5th album ‘catch me up’ on October 15. This latest work further evolves the “far-east emo” concept established in their previous album, featuring alternative tunings on all tracks and incorporating songs that blend Japanese and English lyrics. An exclusive preview held […]