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, May 3, 2024, 22 :00, the online space “Lounge”, which anyone can join for free, invites notable artists mainly from the internet scene as guests every time, and works with expert MCs to open up the next stage of the scene. We will be holding the 24th edition of “Awaste)”.
The 24th guest will be veteran Onezinger Vsinger “Koronepochi” who uses his unique voice to post singing videos, “Koronepochi”, a music unit that goes back and forth between real and virtual, and a group that focuses on electro sounds. It has been decided that 3 groups of Vocaloid P/track maker “Twinfield”, who produce and release various songs regardless of genre, will appear!
The program MCs are TAKUYA the bringer, who is AWA’s official online curator and runs the event space “Akihabara Entas” where more than 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 24th “Awaste”
Date and time: May 3, 2024 (Friday) 22:00-24:00
Guest: Koronepochi / Floating Signal / Twinfield
Main MC: TAKUYA the bringer
Sub MC: Shikibu Meguri, Moriyama Do Ro
*There is a possibility that the performance may be canceled at short notice.
▼Participation URL
https://mf.awa.fm/open_awastage_0503_pr
■Koronepochi
Vsinger is a veteran mouse who posts singing videos using his unique voice.
I love singing and calories.
■Floating signal
As a “music unit that goes back and forth between real and virtual”, Atoriiwa and Esora Uma started their music activities in May 2020. The unison between Atori, who is in charge of design and illustrations, and Uma, who is in charge of music production, is distinctive, and the songs are mainly band sounds influenced by Japanese rock from the 2000s and 10s. He mainly posts original songs and cover songs on YouTube. Their signature song is “And Lemon wa Explosion” and their 2nd album “Jikken to Impulse” is currently being distributed on various music sites.
■Twinfield
Focusing on electro sounds, he produces and releases a variety of songs regardless of genre. He is active not only as a Vocaloid P but also as a music producer and track maker. His activities span a wide range of areas, including participating as a composer and arranger for both major and indie music, music games, VTubers, providing music to idols, and the club scene.
■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.
https://youtube.com/@VMDJ
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 Entus” 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.
https://entas.jp
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. Her nickname is “Shikimegu”. Her dream is to become an idol like the moon. She started her personal activity VTuber Vsinger in February 2020. Her 1st single “Aqua Loop (feat. TEMPLIME)” reached number one on the iTunes electro chart, and since then she has continued to release original songs, sing and write lyrics, and perform live as Vsinger, focusing on electro music. She has a mature and sweet candy voice. On YouTube, she mainly posts music videos of original songs and cover videos. As her official partner, she also performs live streaming mainly on Twitch.
■Moriyama de Ro
Writer/editor. Born in 1988, from Nagasaki. She likes 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 140 million songs and approximately 13 million playlists created by celebrities and users. In addition to the “STANDARD Plan” which allows you to use all functions for 980 yen per month (tax included) and the “FREE Plan” which allows you to use all functions except for “offline playback” for free per month, there is also a 480 yen per month plan for middle school students and above. There are a variety of pricing plans available, including the “Student Plan” that allows you to use all features for ¥270 (tax included) per month, and the “Artist Plan” that allows you to listen to specific artists as much as you want for ¥270 (tax included) per month. “AWA” is compatible with various devices such as 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 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
