[First interview]Aiko and Snow Man's Daisuke Sakuma's dazzling smiles are the landmark! Their first collaboration in a music magazine and a long interview published in "Depth EDITION 04"

The music and entertainment magazine “Depth” (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) has announced the release of its fourth issue, “Depth EDITION 04,” with the announcement that aiko and Snow Man’s Sakuma Daisuke will be collaborating for the first time on the cover and front page of the magazine, and that SUPER BEAVER vocalist Shibuya Ryuta will be on the back cover.

■【Being Aiko. Being Daisuke Sakuma.】The first collaboration with a music magazine

The cover and opening feature a memorable first-time interview between Aiko, who has enjoyed unwavering popularity since the start of her career, and Sakuma Daisuke, a member of Snow Man, a group that has reigned as top idols and artists.

Aiko and Sakuma Daisuke want to give their all to entertain those who support them, and they are always cheerful, energetic, and put everyone at ease, devoting all their energy to being considerate of those around them.

What is the source of the “shadow in the back of their eyes” that resonates between them? What are the feelings they have hidden deep in their hearts along the path they have each walked?

This is the first collaboration between Aiko and Sakuma Daisuke and features a 17,000-word interview.

Aiko and Daisuke Sakuma (Snow Man) grace the cover

■The back cover and end feature is SUPER BEAVER’s Ryuta Shibuya

The back cover and end feature Shibuya Ryuta, the vocalist of SUPER BEAVER.

Born and raised in Shinjuku, Tokyo. We explore the sensibility of Shibuya, where he was born and raised in the heart of the city.

Shibuya is always polite, doesn’t build walls, and is liked by everyone. He is surprisingly natural and never puts on a show. He says that he has been hurt by so many emotions that he can’t even imagine, and that his heart has been crying out.

Why is Shibuya so friendly to people? Why is it so free? The end feature that unravels the story of “Shibuya Ryuta the man” is delivered in a full volume of 12,000 characters!

Back cover by Ryuta Shibuya (SUPER BEAVER)

■What are the highlights of “Depth EDITION 04”?

This issue also features a super-dense long interview, as well as a detailed live report from the perspective of a music magazine. It gives a glimpse into the artist’s passion for entertainment and their humanity. Details are as follows.

◎aiko

26 years have passed since the start of her career. Aiko continues to be loved by many people for her deep love.

What is the reason that Aiko is loved by so many people? What thoughts did she put into her latest album, Zanshin Zansho, released on August 28th, which is her 16th album, as she wants to cherish “her current self”? Aiko, who says she has been feeling a change in herself recently, spoke to us in detail about “the Aiko of today.”

And what was the scene of the miraculous moment when Aiko’s wishes, along with the audience that filled the beach at Southern Beach Chigasaki on August 30th, reached the heavens? This 30-page special feature is a must-see for Aiko fans, and includes a 12,000-word interview that delves deep into Aiko’s music-making process and “what’s Aiko doing these days,” centered around the album “Zanshin Zansho,” as well as a detailed report on “Love Like Aloha Vol.7,” which was held at Southern Beach Chigasaki on August 30th for the first time in six years.

◎Aina the End

Aina the End was born and raised in Osaka.

She had auditioned many times in Osaka to achieve her dream of becoming a dancer. She moved to Tokyo at the age of 18, and after a period of struggling alone, she met BiSH, a group she felt belonged to. However, she lost BiSH after spending eight years with them.

Now that she has started walking on her own, how does Aina the End plan to show us her future?

Aina once admired Ajinomoto Universe, which has now been decided to close and demolish the building in 2024. This issue features the first and last photo session of Ajinomoto Universe and Aina the End, who are drawing a close on their beloved and accumulated history and heading towards a new beginning, as well as a 15,000-word interview and a detailed live report.

◎NEWS

NEWS celebrated their 20th anniversary last year and has now taken a step into the future.

Their 14th original album, “JAPANEWS,” which they released as their first recording in their 21st year, can be said to be a valuable album in which the band, who debuted with “NEWS Nippon,” confronts their past with their present.

With this album as the focal point, which connects the origins and future of the group NEWS, they will discuss their vision for NEWS’ entertainment, their musicality, and the meaning of their respective existences.

With 20 years of history, they can talk about the past and present. What are their resolutions? And what is their “idol theory”? In addition to the 17,000-character interview, there are also detailed reviews of the solo songs of Shigeaki Kato, Keiichiro Koyama, and Takahisa Masuda!

◎MÅNESKIN

MÅNESKIN is a four-piece rock band from Italy that won the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest and, in just one month, showed unprecedented chart action on the charts of various countries, including Japan, attracting a lot of attention from around the world.

This band is creating a huge sensation in Japan, and we’ll take a closer look at how they formed, their musical roots, and the appeal of their live shows!

◎ “SUMMER SONIC 2024”
(Number_i/Hirai Dai/SUPER BEAVER/NCT DREAM/ONEREPUBLIC/Hoshino Gen/MÅNESKIN/WEST./Chanmina/Creepy Nuts/ATEEZ/GRETA VAN FLEET/CHRISTINA AGUILERA/BRING ME THE HORIZON)

“SUMMER SONIC 2024” is one of Japan’s largest urban music festivals, held on August 17th and 18th, 2024 at Kaihin Makuhari in Chiba Prefecture and Expo Commemoration Park in Osaka. We will feature all 14 artists who performed at the MARINE STAGE on August 17th and 18th.

◎ 『SUMMERSONIC BANGKOK 2024』

“SUMMERSONIC BANGKOK 2024” was held in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, on August 24th and 25th, 2024 as the overseas edition of “SUMMER SONIC”. In this issue, we look back on the event, featuring Travis Japan and PSYCHIC FEVER.

◎Imase

Imase says he only became interested in music after he started composing his own songs, and the works he has released since then have now attracted attention from all over the world.

Imase’s unique weapons are undoubtedly his tasteful songs that are soft yet elegant, and his pleasant singing voice that combines natural voice and falsetto based on R&B singing.

How does this talent that makes you want to listen to it on loop forever come about? A long interview delving into the “music genre called Imase” and “the person called Imase.”

◎PSYCHIC FEVER

PSYCHIC FEVER made their major debut on July 13, 2022 with the album “PCF.”

Although the group is comprised of two vocalists and five rappers, they are all skilled in a wide range of areas including dancing, singing, rapping and beatboxing, and by utilizing each member’s individuality, they are constantly creating “chemical reactions” and evolving.

PSYCHIC FEVER, whose song “Just Like Dat feat. JP THE WAVY” released in January 2024 has been played over 200 million times on TikTok, is undoubtedly a leader of the next generation, and they are making their first appearance in this magazine!

A 13,000-word interview with members WEESA, Watanabe Ren, JIMMY, and Handa Tatsuomi about their roots and their thoughts on PSYCHIC FEVER.

◎Travis Japan

Travis Japan kicked off their first world tour, “Travis Japan World Tour 2024 Road to A,” on September 3rd from Zepp New Taipei in Taipei, visiting a total of six cities: Hong Kong, Bangkok, Seattle, Los Angeles, and New York.

Los Angeles is a place that the seven of them spent their time in, with their heads held high and looking forward, during a time when the future seemed completely uncertain, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is their second home.

In the middle of their world tour, which includes this “triumphant return live” that will take them back to their roots, Travis Japan spoke about their future goals. A 10,000-word interview with Ryuya Shigeo and Shizuya Yoshizawa.