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Karneyz and Ikeda Riron Tackle Information Overload With DIY and Reconstruction
In an interview with KAI-YOU, independent artists Karneyz and Ikeda Riron discuss their DIY production methods and concepts. Karneyz aims for a 'reconstruction of J-POP' with a full worldview including artwork, while Ikeda Riron fuses Heisei nostalgia with Reiwa modernity.
Reporting from 1 source: KAI-YOU.
Why it matters
The interview highlights how independent artists are using DIY methods and digital platforms to maintain creative autonomy in an oversaturated music scene.
Key Facts
- Karneyz aims for a 'reconstruction of J-POP' with a full worldview including artwork.
- Ikeda Riron fuses Heisei nostalgia with Reiwa modernity in his music.
- Both artists operate autonomously, creating and releasing music from the internet without major label support.
- The interview is part of TuneCore Japan's MEDIA NETWORK project, which helps independent artists pitch songs to media.
- Karneyz works as a designer alongside music, treating his output as a single art project with artwork and minimal texture.
Both operate autonomously, creating and releasing music from the internet without major label support.
The interview is part of TuneCore Japan's MEDIA NETWORK project, which helps independent artists pitch songs to media. Karneyz, who works as a designer alongside music, treats his output as a single art project, incorporating artwork and a minimal texture. Ikeda Riron handles everything from production to music video creation himself, drawing on city pop, kayokyoku, and house influences. Both artists started by releasing work online without label backing, and they describe the process of learning production through trial and error.
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