How to get into new music
new music: music genre originating in Japan northsound.fm covers 16 new music artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into new music?
Start with Yumi Matsutoya's "Toki no Nai Hotel". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into new music.
Who are the best new music artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for new music include Yumi Matsutoya, Mari Iijima and Agnes Chan. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is new music?
music genre originating in Japan