

Akinobu Nishihara
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Akinobu NishiharaAkinobu Nishihara
A solo artist and sound creator based in Aichi, Japan.
After making his nationwide debut as the drummer of the death-grind band cortecuellos, Nishihara has continued to develop his own distinct musical world as a solo artist.
His solo career began in earnest with the release of his 2018 EP MINA. A multi-instrumentalist who writes, composes, sings, and plays guitar, Nishihara transcends genres to craft deeply expressive music.
In 2022, his song (Daybreak) was selected as the official support song for the para ice hockey team Tokai Ice Arcs, ranking in the iTunes Top 10 (Daily #9). Under his alternate moniker ANDW, he also charted on the iTunes Dance Chart, gaining widespread attention. His compositions extend beyond personal releases, contributing to web commercials and FM radio theme songs.
His 2025 album later. is more than just music-it was introduced as an immersive art piece, with its limited pre-release edition selling out instantly.
With delicate, ethereal melodies and profound lyrics, Nishihara continues to captivate listeners who appreciate literary and poetic storytelling in music.
Genre: ROCK , ELECTRONIC, ALTANATIVE, POPS, DANCE, etc...
Keijijyo Records
