Six collaborative songs created by talented Asian artists and Japanese creators will be digitally released under the title “Trans Asia Resonance 2025” on Friday, May 30, via Music Lane Label.
The title expresses the concept of “sound that resonates beyond Asia,” highlighting the harmony between music of different countries and genres.
These tracks were born out of a songwriting camp held during Music Lane Festival Okinawa 2025 in January. Supervised by producer and composer Kaz Kuwamura, the project aimed to create music that honors the individuality of each artist while being conscious of the Japanese music market.
Although the artists had only a short stay in Okinawa, they exchanged ideas intensively and continued to refine the works through discussions after returning to their home countries. This process—Japanese creators polishing the distinctive styles of each artist—marks a bold new initiative within the Asian music scene.
＜Participating Artists / Songs＞
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CHIH CHIH, Chih-Yin Kuo (Taiwan) – “Open Your Eyes”
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ddkogi88 feat. Quanzo (Taiwan) – “無理×∞” (Muri x Infinity)
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Dhira Bongs (Indonesia) – “ここは今日も雨 | Kokowa Kyoumo Ame” (It’s Raining Here Again Today)
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HOA (South Korea) – “Lovers of Okinawa”
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Littlefingers + Aliefia Augustine (Sunwich) (Indonesia) – “Midnight LOVER”
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Strawman & Celine (Italy + Mongolia) – “this song is called ‘Blue’ – Japanese Version”
The participating artists each bring unique talents and distinctive styles:
CHIH CHIH, Chih-Yin Kuo fuses diverse genres with her indigenous Amis roots from Taiwan, delivering mesmerizing rhythms and soundscapes.
ddkogi88, a powerful rapper and singer also from Taiwan, collaborates with emerging Taiwanese rapper Quanzo for a dynamic performance.
From Indonesia, Dhira Bongs is known for her “explorative pop,” blending jazz, classic disco, and R&B. She has also performed at the Kyoto Music Expo hosted by the renowned band Quruli.
HOA is a four-piece band from South Korea, drawing deep influence from vintage UK rock, with a sound that resonates widely.
Littlefingers, a skilled electronic jazz artist, teams up with Aliefia Augustine, vocalist of the popular indie pop band Sunwich, to present a new collaboration.
Strawman & Celine, a duo from Italy and Mongolia, first appeared at Music Lane Festival Okinawa 2024 and have since performed at festivals across Mongolia, Czech Republic, Korea, China, and more, gaining growing popularity across borders.
Enjoy the resonant sound that transcends Asia.
Bonus Release
The original version of Strawman & Celine’s single “this song is called ‘Blue'” will also be released via Music Lane Label on Tuesday, May 20.
https://www.tunecore.co.jp/artist?id=984588
