AWA, a subscription-type (flat-rate) music streaming service operated by AWA Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and CEO: Koki Togashi), will be released on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 21 From :30, we will be holding the 12th episode of the live broadcast program “TAi-BURN!” in which idols and bands who are active mainly at live houses perform together in the online space “Lounge” where anyone can participate for free.
It was announced in the previous program that the program would end after the 12th episode, but in the final episode, a record 5 artists appeared. Backdrop Cinderella is a four-person rock band formed in Ikebukuro, Tokyo in 2006, FABLED NUMBER is a four-person band that specializes in emotional dance rock influenced by Western music, Basil Hidera (vocals), and gari (VJ). – Vocals), Ui Bit (guitar), a three-person rock band, Magical Girl ni Nari-tai, masked dancing idols, Kamen Joshi, and the “New Idol Study Group” continue to make a big impact on the music industry. Five groups from Teraru and BiS will appear. The program’s MCs are Shinya Suzuki, who used to be the manager of Shimokitazawa ReG and has hosted many live events, and Ichi from the rock idol group YOLOZ. Please look forward to the talks unique to the “AWA Lounge” where you can interact with listeners. Anyone can join the lounge for free through the AWA app or web, and listeners can interact with artists through chat.
■Official program “TAi-BURN!” 12th Overview
Date and time: October 22, 2024 (Tuesday) 21:30~
Guest artist: Backdrop Cinderella / FABLED NUMBER / Magical Girl Nari-tai / Kamen Joshi / BiS
*There is a possibility that the performance may be canceled at short notice.
▼Participation URL
https://mf.awa.fm/open_taiburn_1022_pr
■Backdrop Cinderella
Formed in 2006 in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. An immovable four-person formation. In 2011, the members launched Natural Afro Record by themselves, and since then, they have been completely DIY and completely self-produced. He boldly incorporates folk music from all over the world, and his musical style, which seems to awaken human instincts, is what he calls “Unza Unza”.He says, “The people who dance are the best,” and perform nearly 100 Unza Unza dances throughout Japan every year. All performances will be sold out on the tour in early 2024, including a festival in the United States in March. We can’t take our eyes off their momentum as they finally expand their activities worldwide.
■FABLED NUMBER
A four-piece band that specializes in emotional dance rock influenced by Western music.
Formed in 2006 and started activities in 2012. Current members include Mr. DIE McDuck (Dr), Ryo = Lucilfer (Ba), N’Eita (Vo/Gt), and MIZUMO = Giovanna (Gt).
■Become a Magical Girl
A three-person rock band consisting of Basil Hidera (vocals), gari (VJ/vocals), and Ui Bit (guitar). Commonly known as Masho-tai.
Each member acts as a character in the game “Magical Girl Nari-tai”.
■Masked girl
A masked idol group with the nickname of the strongest underground. The gap between the cute visuals and the fierceness when wearing the mask, the rock sound and the overwhelming dance performance! Tomomori Igari, who suffered a spinal cord injury in an accident and was unable to walk, is now performing live in a wheelchair after undergoing intensive rehabilitation.
■BiS
Abbreviation for “Brand-new idol Society” in English/“New Idol Study Group” in Japanese
Formed as a group in 2010, they have been making waves around the world with their unconventional promotions, including naked PVs. Due to various circumstances, the band had to give up on their goal of performing at Nippon Budokan, and disbanded at Yokohama Arena in 2014. After that, they reunited, but on May 11, 2019, they disbanded for the second time at Mynavi BLITZ Akasaka Live. The 3rd BiS audition was held, and the total number of applicants exceeded 2,000, and the activities of the 3rd BiS, which is made up only of “amateurs” with no musical experience, have begun. In the first six months of their activities, they have released 2 full albums, 2 EPs, and 3 singles while experiencing BiS’ traditional extreme projects such as “Mosaic MV”, “200km Ekiden”, and “24 Hour Live”, and have made their mark in the music industry. It continues to have a huge impact on the world.
■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). There are a variety of pricing plans available, 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
