Zaiko Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Malek Nasser) supports the success of creators through technology and will announce the artists participating in the online distribution festival "Bandwidth Festival Tokyo".

■What is Bandwidth Festival Tokyo?
Bandwidth Festival Tokyo is an online event focusing on the diversity of the music scene unique to Tokyo. It will stream live performances by up-and-coming musicians over a span of 15 days, featuring the most shining artist on the final day at Omotesando Wall & Wall.
Official site: https://bandwidthfest.jp

Background of the plan
Independent creators face challenges in properly engaging with fans and generating sustainable revenue due to a lack of effort and cost. To support the success of creators, Zaiko aims to raise awareness of notable indie musicians at this festival. Musicians participating will be offered Zaiko's products and services for creators for free, providing sustainable revenue and new platforms for expression.

■Event overview
Event period: December 6 (Tue), 2022 – December 20 (Tue), 2022
Streaming period: 15 days
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Ticket price: Free (A subscription to the member service Zaiko Connect for 6 months / 2,900 yen is required. After joining, you can view all streamed content for free for 6 months.)

■Performing artists (28 groups)

ASK I FALL
An international metalcore band based in Tokyo. Check out their lyrical and exhilarating act!
https://lit.link/askifall

Chloe Kibble
After serving as a backup vocalist for YOASOBI and SEKAI NO OWARI in 2021, she commits herself to solo activities in 2022. Engaging with a deep love for the world of black music without being confined to any style or genre.
https://linktr.ee/theartof_chlo

Komainu
A relaxed improv duo formed in 2003 with a motto of not overexerting. They create live performances and songs centered on improvisation using vocals, trumpets, keyboards, electronic instruments, samplers, effects, toys, and more.
https://comainu.jp/

Coppé
Spent her childhood in Japan and Hawaii. Moved to Arizona, set up a studio, and began exploring electronic music. Currently based in Japan, she runs her label "Mango & Sweet Rice".https://www.sweetrice.com/

Deza
Originally from Canada, currently residing in Tokyo. Known as Tokyo’s sweetest MC with a smooth and laid-back groove based on jazz-infused hip-hop.
https://linktr.ee/dezatoosweet

DUFDUF
A minimal pop band consisting of three members. Members include Vo. & Key. Fukifuyuko, Ba. Enomoto Ko, Dr. Suzuki Shunsuke.
https://linkco.re/VpNvY1tu

Eminata
A soul pop artist from Zushi, Kanagawa Prefecture. Her new song "PBJT" is a mellow house tune produced by pedestrian, who also grew up in Zushi.
https://linkco.re/eerYNTfP

HALLEY
A five-member R&B band based in Tokyo. Formed in May 2021 after meeting at Waseda University’s black music circle "The Naleio". Heavily influenced by Jazz, R&B, Soul, Gospel, and Funk, their sound is characterized by a pop sensibility that maintains a context of black music.
https://lit.link/halley

HIJOSEN
Formed in Tokyo in 2019. Members: Ryutarou (vocal & guitar), Niyan (guitar), Kazumi Hamada (synthesizer), Ryo Makino (bass), Megumi Kawakami (bass), Kazu Matsuda (drums).
https://hijosen.themedia.jp/

JUMEAUX
A three-piece band including identical twins. JUMEAUX means "twins" in French. A global artist breaking into alternative R&B, infusing elements from a wide variety of genres.
https://www.tunecore.co.jp/artists/JUMEAUX

Kona Rose
Born in 1998 in Manhattan, NY, raised in NY, Paris, LA, and Tokyo. Continues to produce music while providing songs for artists such as "NIZIU" and "TWICE". An up-and-coming singer expected to have a worldwide impact.
https://www.konarosejackson.com/

Looprider
A rock band from Tokyo formed in 2013. Their sound, which fuses metal, shoegaze, noise, and post-rock, expresses their strong will to avoid being confined to one place and always want to change.
https://looprider.com/

Meet the Hopes
Sending love from the south exit of Shimokitazawa Station -- a band that has been performing music influenced by funk and soul for over 12 years, with a motto of "Southern Shimokitazawa Soul".
https://meetthehopes.wixsite.com/sssmth

Nao Right Now
Active for over 10 years in Tokyo's music scene, collaborating with many artists. In her latest solo project "NAO RIGHT NOW", she pursues a global sound transcending cultures, languages, and genres.
https://linktr.ee/naorightnow

Pajama De Umikanai (PAJAUMI)
Originated as a solo project of Bessho (Key) and has now welcomed members into the current band. An international group pursuing experimental sounds rooted in neo-soul and jazz while maintaining a band sound.
http://kazuhirobessho.sakura.ne.jp/

pandagolff
An industrial post-punk band that encompasses minimal lo-fi sound mixed with psychedelic ambient. Their music features a danceable pop sensibility that blends the calmness of reptiles with the junkiness of Ramen Jiro.
https://lit.link/pandagolff

Sacra e sole
A J-POP music unit by Masayo Kawato (Vocal, lyrics) and Kouichi Obata (Piano, arrangement). Acclaimed for its warm and powerful voice that envelops listeners and beautifully mature pop sensibility in original songs.
https://www.wo-gr.jp/sacra-e-sole/

SHAMANZ
A multinational band of 7 members active primarily in the Shonan area. They produce passionate sounds based on Latin/Reggae/Acoustic Rock. TAMA's melancholic vocals and melodies enchant both children and the elderly.
http://www.shamanz.live/

Stèv
A sound designer balancing technology and nature. Also a member of the multimedia collective "Variables" in Turin, Italy. Expect outputs that traverse multiple elements such as electro, hip-hop, experimentation, multiculturalism, and multilingualism.
https://linktr.ee/stefanostev

The Hilt
A multicultural HIPHOP crew based in Tokyo with 8 members. Watch out for their songs which blend acoustic, new school flavors, and dark sounds.
https://linktr.ee/the_hilt

Tropical Death
A mixed Japanese-American rock band that uniquely arranges post-hardcore and post-punk. Characterized by groovy bass riffs, heavy and growling guitar phrases, and invoking rhythms that create a large groove. The songs have a sense of speed and aggression, which are reflected in their live performances.
https://linktr.ee/tropicaldeath

Worship Pain
A black metal band of four based in Tokyo. Wait in anticipation for their extreme sound and performance!
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/worshippain/pain-as-teacher

Worst taste
A band that has been an important part of Tokyo's alternative scene since the early 2000s, blending punk with elements of surf music, post-punk, and art rock to create a unique sound.
https://worsttaste1.tumblr.com/

Yowamushi Club
Music strongly influenced by alternative punk, new wave, electronica, and hip-hop, with analog electronic sounds and meticulously crafted pop sensibilities. Always on an escapade, seeking to express every vulnerability positively.
http://yowamushiclub.com/

Dêmêtêr
Released the single "White Day/Y.M.C" digitally in 2021. Participated in the US label Inside joe's compilation with "Animal Kaiser Yoshikazu" in the same year. Started full-scale live performances in 2022.
https://linktr.ee/dhmhthp

Karin Nagisawa
A multi-talented singer-songwriter beloved by the people, hailing from Oita. She has been active as a musician since October 2019, concurrently part of two idol groups (Otome Etoile, Heisei Bokurashi).
https://nagisawakarin.wixsite.com/live-infomation/home

Maki Watanabe
Transitioned to a music career after 13 years in public service. Currently a singer-songwriter who creates songs themed on human beauty and transience based primarily on piano.
https://instabio.cc/watamakimusic

Hanazono Distance
Founded in Kagawa Prefecture in 2009. A three-piece instrumental band that creates a peculiar sound by mixing kitschy and classical elements with members Kaji (ba syn), Hamachan (dr), and Okada Pisasu (key).
https://toiletoiloil.wixsite.com/hanazonodistance

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