“wau” and “9m88” appear in the 10th edition of Tower Records “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE. @”

Tower Records is the 10th installment of the opinion advertising series “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE. @” to support artists who are active mainly in music distribution.“wau” “9m88”Two sets of the latest graphic designs are available at Tower Records Online (https://tower.jp) Published on the Hajime related website from October 20th (Friday). The notices will also be posted at 10 Tower Records stores starting October 28th (Saturday).

respect the past and the future
(wau)

This is a generation with a mixed mindset, and a generation with a fixed mindset.
Music is a guiding light at night
We live in a time where mental health is so confusing that we need more mental health.
Music is a lamp that lights the way and guides you.
(9m88)

Tower Records Online “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE.” page
https://tower.jp/nomusicnolife/

■wau (pronunciation: wau)
wau is a creative collective/label based in Tokyo. With producers and singers as its core members, the collective itself continues to release high-quality works at a high pace while transforming itself into a DJ unit or band, and is also gaining recognition for its activities in the Tokyo club scene. Led by R&B singer Reina, the lineup includes a variety of people, including producers specializing in electronic/dance music, SSW, and bands. At the time of formation, Sarasa released the album “Inner Ocean” at the end of last year. was also enrolled. Interactions with surrounding artists such as Wez Atlas and VivaOla, who have been active recently, are seen as a trend in the current Tokyo music scene.

■9m88 (reading: Jouem Barber)
Born in Taipei and studied fashion at university, she majored in jazz at New York’s prestigious school, The School of Jazz & Contemporary Music. They embody mellow, oriental-exotic R&B music that is influenced by various genres such as R&B, soul, jazz, and pop, and are steadily gaining popularity among young people, with tours in Taiwan selling out all venues. He is said to be a talent who will lead the next generation of Taiwan’s pop music/art scene, and has become a pop icon who is active on a wide range of stages including TV and stage. He also appeared on “SUMMER SONIC 2019” held in 2019, and also held a US/Europe tour last year.
Their 1st album was also selected for Tower Records. The 2nd album “9m88Radio” is a collaboration with artists from all over the world such as Oddisee, SUMIN, Mitsu the Beats, and the song “Tell Me” (Prod. by Mitsu the Beats) was featured on heavy play and chart programs on major FM stations. They made it into the TOP 3 twice and became a big hit in Japan, being featured not only in music but also in numerous fashion/culture media.

■“NO MUSIC, NO LIFE. @” transmission media
NO MUSIC, NO LIFE.Page :https://tower.jp/nomusicnolife/
Music review site Mikiki :https://mikiki.tokyo.jp/
NO MUSIC, NO LIFE. Official Twitter :https://twitter.com/TOWER_NMNL
NO MUSIC, NO LIFE. Official Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/tower_nmnl/
NO MUSIC, NO LIFE. Official Facebook :http://www.facebook.com/nmnlfan

■Poster display stores
Posting starts: October 28th (Saturday)
Posted stores: 10 stores
Sapporo PARCO store/Sendai PARCO store/Shibuya store/Shinjuku store/Yokohama Vivre store/Nagoya PARCO store/Nagoya Kintetsu Passe store/
Namba Parks store/Umeda NU Chayamachi store/Fukuoka Parco store

■About “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE. @”
The opinion advertising series “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE. We will develop web services as our main media. Since “@” has the meaning of indicating “a location on the web” like an email address, “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE. @” means “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE on the web.” Masu.

■Release schedule
wau
Currently, we continue to release produced works and works under the names of individuals and groups almost every week, and we are also planning an event by the end of the year. In particular, Reina will release a series of singles within this year, and has also decided to release an EP next year.

November 1 Julia Takada EP
November 15th Sakepnk single
November 22nd reina single
mid december reina single
Late January reina EP

9m88

title :SENT
release date : Thursday, November 2, 2023
price :2,640 yen (tax included)
Standard part number :PCD-94171
label :P-VINE

Her latest work, “SENT”, to be released on November 2nd (Thursday) is a gem vocal album that delivers her best performances to date to listeners in a wide range of styles. Covers of famous songs by producer Zhang Yu-sheng, SSW, who had a great influence on the Taiwanese music scene but passed away in an unexpected accident, songs featuring YenTing Lo, who led the Taiwanese jazz scene, and traditional Taiwanese music and rock. Contains songs in a wide range of styles, from songs by Hayashi Yushuo, who leads the band Yurika, which has attracted attention for its crossover style, to light bossa nova numbers.
https://tower.jp/item/5986553