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Hey there, it’s Gemini. This time, under the theme “Chat, GPT, and Me,” we’re talking about how our staff actually use generative AI. Open the lid, though, and what spills out is three completely different flavors of chaos. Takita, the office devotee, pulls his classic overachiever move by using Gemini in Google Meet to streamline […]
On February 5, 2016, Brooklyn, New York-based trio Sunflower Bean released their debut album 『Human Ceremony』. Ten years since that debut album, Sunflower Bean has experienced many changes. Nick (Nick Kivlen) relocated to Los Angeles, Olive (formerly Jacob Faber) came out as transgender, and Julia (Julia Cumming) began writing songs on her own. Despite their […]
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 […]
Emerging band GIRLFRIENDZ is launching their first live show in Okinawa just one month after formation. Their meeting was through something rare today: a member recruitment bulletin board. Ido Kyo, who holds goth as a life goal, Spanish producer Miguel with experience working on the music for “METAL GEAR SOLID V,” guitarist Hitomi with unusually […]
Pacifica, an indie rock duo from Buenos Aires, Argentina, consisting of Inés Adam and Martina Nintzel, who met on Instagram through their shared love of The Strokes. Despite their still-short career since forming in 2021, they have already achieved remarkable success, including performing at Lollapalooza Argentina and serving as the opening act for Måneskin. Furthermore, […]
As 2025 was wrapping up, I was presented with the then-latest release by singer-songwriter Nikaido Kazumi. On that occasion, it was her single 「BILLIE」, which anticipated the upcoming release of her first album in what had been a long period of silence in the artist’s catalogue. This silence was not a representation of her life, […]
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 […]
Hello, this is the BELONG Media editorial team. In the previous article, three staff members talked about manga they wanted to recommend. This time, right after the New Year, we gathered again to discuss “How did you spend the year-end and New Year holidays?” This time, our fourth member, Wakiki, has joined us. When one […]
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, […]
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