“AWA” is a subscription-type music streaming service operated by AWA Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and CEO: Koki Togashi), and is an online space “Lounge” that anyone can join for free. We will be holding the 26th episode of “CROSS AWA,” a program that welcomes artists and distributors who are regularly distributed each time and engages in crosstalk from music to stories that get closer to the real faces of the performers.
This is a program that invites various artists and broadcasters as guests every time, and not only talks about music, but also various talks that can only be heard here. Anyone can join the lounge for free, and if you download the AWA app in advance, you can make requests, interact with artists, and enjoy the experience even more.
■“CROSS AWA” Overview
Event date and time: October 10, 2024 (Thursday) 21:00-22:00
Cast: rirox / WITHDOM / Hana Green
*There is a possibility that the performance may be canceled at short notice.
▼Participation URL
https://mf.awa.fm/open_crossawa_1010_pr
■rirox
A salaried working singer-songwriter from Tokyo. A multi-talented creator who handles everything from song arrangement, mixing, and mastering to music video production. In January 2020, he started music activities mainly on SNS such as YouTube and subscription distribution. rirox is a coined word from re (again) + rock (rock), and I chose my artist name with the feeling of “rocking again” and thinking of my own style of rock.
I’m happy and I laugh, and I’m sad and cry. I cried with joy, and laughed while calming my anger. In these hectic days, I aim to sing songs that make me think, “I’ll try my best tomorrow, just one more day.” May my melodies and messages touch the core of your heart and remain in your memory.
■WITHDOM
Formed in Kyoto in 2017. WITHDOM’s songs, which have received high praise overseas, have been long hits in Japan and abroad, and songs released in 2023 and digital singles for 12 consecutive months in 2024 have been selected for the official playlists of various sites. He appeared on his first terrestrial music program on Nippon Television’s “Buzz Rhythm 02” with the 7th anniversary single “All my life”, composed and vocal produced by Kaoru Kurosawa of the Gospellers, and it received a great response. Their live performances have also been highly acclaimed, and their first one-man live performance at Zepp Namba, “STARDOM,” was sold out, and they will be holding a 7th anniversary tour starting in March 2024. At the tour final, Kaoru Kurosawa was invited as a guest singer, and their high singing ability and stage performance received rave reviews. Next year, on February 23, 2025, a one-man live show “PRIDOM” will be held at Zepp Shinjuku.
■Verdigris flower
A hermit V-liver who loves Japanese swords, tea, and rabbits, took a break from his retirement to take a look at virtual Japan.
The current distribution media are REALITY and AWA, and has been active as an AWA authorized distributor since July 2024. My favorite music is loud rock and alternative rock. Past prize-winning events include the Shinjuku Vision publication event and the MITM collaboration cafe event.
■App overview
“AWA” is a subscription-type (flat-rate) music streaming service provided by AWA Co., Ltd., a joint venture between CyberAgent Co., Ltd. and Avex Fan Marketing Co., Ltd. The service was launched in May 2015, and has distributed 150 million songs and approximately 13 million playlists created by celebrities and users. “STANDARD Plan” which allows you to use all functions for 980 yen (tax included) per month (* App Store, Google Play, convenience store payment is 1,080 yen (tax included)) and “Standard Plan” which allows you to use all functions for free per month except for “offline playback”. In addition to the “FREE Plan”, there is a “Student Plan” for middle school students and above that allows you to use all functions for 480 yen per month (tax included), and an “Artist Plan” that allows you to listen to specific artists as much as you like for 270 yen per month (tax included). We have a wide variety of pricing plans, including “. “AWA” is compatible with a variety of devices including smartphones, computers, televisions, car navigation systems, wearable terminals, and smart speakers. “LOUNGE” is an online space where users can enjoy the same music in the same space in real time, with the addition of “LYRIC DIVE,” a function that beautifully animates lyrics in real time to match songs, live audio distribution, and gifting functions. Since its launch, the service has grown into one of the largest music streaming services in Japan by expanding various plans and functions to suit user needs and listening environments.
Name: “AWA”https://awa.fm/
Recommended environment:
Price: STANDARD plan (980 yen per month including tax) / FREE plan (free per month) / Student plan (480 yen per month including tax) / Artist plan (270 yen per month including tax *Unlimited listening to one specific artist)
Available: May 27, 2015
■URL
AWA:https://awa.fm/
App Store:https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/id980578855
Google Play:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.awa.liverpool
Desktop app:https://awa.fm/download/
AWA LOUNGE browser version:https://app.awa.fm/lounge/
AWA latest information:https://news.awa.fm/
AWA official Twitter:https://twitter.com/awa_official?lang=ja
AWA official LINE:https://lin.ee/21w3f0k
■Company overview
Company name: AWA Co., Ltd. (pronounced: millet)
Address: Sumitomo Fudosan Azabu Juban Building, 4-1 Mita 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Akira Togashi, Representative Director and CEO
Business content: Music streaming service, etc.
Establishment date: December 1, 2014
■Contact information
AWA Public Relations press@awa.fm
