Recochoku Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Itabashi Toru; hereinafter referred to as Recochoku) has selected two artists each month as “Breakthroughs” as part of its initiative to recommend up-and-coming new artists who are sure to become big names in the future, and has released “Breakthrough 2024.08” for August 2024.
■Recochoku “Breakthrough 2024.08”https://recochoku.jp/special/100974
[Breakthrough, a rising new artist]
“Breakthrough”Every month, Recochoku staff will select two artists, one from among new artists and one from among artists registered on the free music app “Eggs,” where you can discover the music of many indie and young artists. By actively promoting the recommended songs on the “Recochoku” download site, special pages, and social media, we aim to deliver the appeal of the artists to many music fans and support the activities of new artists.
[“Breakthrough 2024.08” artists and recommended songs announced!]
■Recochoku Selection: Omokage “Lavender”
This 18-year-old four-piece band was formed in November 2023. They have gained over 10,000 followers on Instagram in just two weeks, making them one of the most notable artists in the upcoming music scene.
Gt.Vocals Higumakantais the CEO of Toys Factory.InabaAlong with the compilation album in which this song is included,“KNOW THE FUTURE”He is also in charge of discovering songs for the participating artists.“Lavender”is the first track on the album, and is a sad love story told from the perspective of a devoted and elegant woman who continues to wait for her partner to return even after they break up. The pleasant voice and sound make you want to listen to it over and over again, and make you want to know more about his memories! This is the kind of song it is. (Recochoku staff)
・”Omokage” Recochoku Artist Pagehttps://recochoku.jp/artist/2003007375
■Eggs selection: oh!! Pearls “WTS”
Starting in 2024, a mixture rock bandoh!! pearls (opals)“. They create an original mixture of pop, R&B, funk, jazz, rock, dance and other musical influences. Each member is well versed in a different musical genre, which is what gives their songs their chaotic yet somehow pop, catchy and addictive appeal.
This is their first EP release, and it allows you to experience their worldview in every detail with M1.“IKAROS”Starting with M3, a pop tune full of interesting points that are not easy to understand.“WTS”The album includes five previously released songs, including M5 “Nobody Knows,” a great melody that focuses on the vocals. (Eggs staff)
・”oh!! Shinjus” Recochoku artist page https://recochoku.jp/album/A1037032078
・”oh!! Shinjus” Eggs artist page https://eggs.mu/artist/oh_pearls
*You can view each artist’s profile and songs on the following page.
■Recochoku “Breakthrough” site https://recochoku.jp/special/100974
[New playlists of selected artists will be released on dHits]
In addition, from August, a playlist featuring 10 artists selected by Breakthrough in the past 5 months (Shukatsu Club, Mainichiyurete Skirt, KOTORI, Crank Height, Sawada Kukairi, Karincho Doodles, Karanoa, TV Continent Ondo, Omokage, oh!! Shinjus) will be released on “d Hits® powered by Recochoku (hereinafter referred to as d Hits)”. Please enjoy this as well.
■dHits “Breakthrough Hits” Playlist
URLhttps://dhits.docomo.ne.jp/program/10169151
Recochoku has set the mission of “maximizing the revitalization of the music market” and has been providing various music experiences to music fans. Currently, music listening style is centered on subscriptions, but at the same time, there are also many people who want to have the songs of their favorite artists at hand, and many music fans visit the “Recochoku” download site every day. By expanding this project on a site where music fans gather and disseminating information on social media, we will support the breakthrough of new artists and contribute to maximizing the revitalization of the music market.
[About the Recochoku download site]
The download site “Recochoku” is a music distribution service that boasts one of the largest selections of music in Japan, allowing you to purchase one song at a time without monthly subscription. You can download purchased songs as many times as you like for free, so you don’t have to worry about losing your important songs even if you change your device.
We also have a number of special campaigns where you can win special benefits that can only be obtained on Recochoku, free coupons, and more.
Available on smartphones and computers.
“Recochoku” download site:https://recochoku.jp/
[About Eggs Co., Ltd.]
With the mission of “creating a future filled with diverse music,” and the vision of “creating as many encounters between artists and fans as possible,” Eggs is a free music platform with over 30,000 artists, mainly indie artists, and over 600,000 registered listeners.We operate the website https://eggs.mu/.
In addition, the company will develop “Eggs Pass” ( https://eggspass.jp/ ) and provides total support for artists’ activities, from distribution to major domestic and international music distribution stores (DSPs), YouTube monetization, and copyright management mediation, to CD production and sales.
