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 Friday, December 6, 2024. From 22:00, the online space “Lounge” that anyone can join for free will host the program “AWA Stage”, which invites notable artists mainly from the internet scene as guests and opens up the next stage of the scene with expert MCs. We will be holding the 39th edition of “Awaste” (commonly known as Awaste).
The guests for the 39th episode are Shirase Shirakawa, a handmade artist and virtual artist belonging to RIOT MUSIC, Kujiraki, the most popular artist at the moment who is preparing for her first one-man live on December 28th, and “ It has been decided that three groups will appear on the show, featuring Nanami Urara, a multi-talented artist who works as a “parallel singer who goes back and forth between real and virtual”!
The program MCs are TAKUYA the bringer, who is AWA’s official online curator and runs the event space “Akihabara Entas” where over 100 VTubers perform annually, writer/editor Do Ro Moriyama, and virtual singer Meguri Shikibu. is in charge.
Please look forward to talks and projects unique to the AWA Lounge, where you can interact with listeners. 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.
■Summary of the 39th “Awaste”
Date and time: December 6, 2024 (Friday) 22:00-24:00
Guest: Shirakawa Shirase / Kujiraki / Nanami Urara
Main MC: TAKUYA the bringer
Sub MC: Shikibu Meguri, Moriyama de Ro
*There is a possibility that the performance may be canceled at short notice.
▼Participation URL
https://mf.awa.fm/open_awastage_1206_pr
■Shirakawa Shirase
A woman who is a handmade craftsman and artist.
After receiving praise for her singing when she was young, she decided to make a living through singing.
During his student days, he poured all of his youth into singing and devoted himself to music activities.
After graduating, he decided to join RIOT MUSIC in order to expand the world of his singing through the Internet and live performances.
She’s nervous, works at her own pace, and is a recluse, calling her room her paradise.
I love animals and cute things.
■Whale tree
In 2018, she posted cover singing videos on video publishing sites and started her career as a singer.
In 2023, he will digitally release his first original song “Hana nitte”.
The album “Reimei” with all original songs will be released on April 3, 2024.
He was in charge of the opening theme for the drama “25ji, Akasaka de” with the song “Heihe”.
He is in charge of the ending theme song “Hello and Goodbye” for the anime “Hitoribocchi’s Strategy to Another World” currently airing this season.
He is currently receiving the most attention as he is scheduled to perform his first one-man live at Shinjuku FACE on December 28th.
■Urara Nanami
Started posting cover videos on YouTube, TikTok, etc. in 2020.
He uses voices in various ranges and captivates with gaps.
Vsinger started its activities in June 2022, and in half a year, the number of registered users increased by approximately 250,000 people, and in December of the same year, it became the world’s number one in terms of increase among all VTubers.
In addition to being a vocalist, she is also active as a creator, including illustrations, designs, and video editing. Major debut from avex in May 2023 with “Diayanokagayaki”.
■TAKUYA the bringer
Navigating the radio program “VTuber music DJ’s” that focuses on original songs by virtual artists #VMDJ
April 2020~June 2021 InterFM
From July 2021 onwards, it will be aired on YouTube every Monday from 25:00.
TAKUYA the bringer, who has been active as a DJ for many years, has a selection of songs that are so appealing that they make you forget the passage of time, and many listeners have commented that they “bend the axis of time.” In addition, they operate the event space “Akihabara Entas,” where more than 100 VTubers perform annually, and Entas, known as the sacred place for VTubers, has contributed to the development of culture since its inception.
X account: https://twitter.com/selecta_takuya?s=21&t=ItGm0M7QrBIzzZ30k3K6PA
TAKUYA the bringer account:https://mf.awa.fm/3I8TSk9
■Shikibu tour
A complicated literary girl who admires Murasaki Shikibu, who sings electronic music virtually. Nickname: “Shikimegu”. My dream is to become an idol like the moon. Started personal activity VTuber/Vsinger in February 2020. Their 1st single “Aqua Loop (feat. TEMPLIME)” reached number one on the iTunes electro chart, and since then they have continued to release original music as Vsinger, mainly focusing on electro music, provide singing and lyrics, and perform live. Characterized by a mature and sweet candy voice. On YouTube, he mainly posts music videos of original songs and cover videos. As an official partner on Twitch, we also conduct live streaming centered on games.
■Moriyama de Ro
Writer/editor. Born in 1988 in Nagasaki. I like Clairo and Lovely Summer-chan.
■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. All functions available for 980 yen per month (tax included) (*App Store, Google In addition to the “STANDARD Plan” which costs 1,080 yen (tax included) for convenience store payments and the “FREE Plan” which allows you to use all functions for free per month except for “offline playback”, there is also a 480 yen monthly plan for middle school students and above. There are a variety of pricing plans available, including the “Student Plan” which allows you to use all features for just ¥270 (tax included) per month, and the “Artist Plan” which allows you to listen to specific artists as much as you want for ¥270 (tax included) per month. “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 users’ 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 X:https://twitter.com/awa_official?lang=ja
AWA official LINE:https://lin.ee/21w3f0k
■Company Profile
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
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