Amazon Music Selects IMP., OddRe:, Others for BREAKTHROUGH JAPAN 2026

Amazon Music has named six Japanese artists for its 2026 global support program, BREAKTHROUGH JAPAN 2026. The selected artists are IMP., OddRe:, Kaneyori Masaru, CLAN QUEEN, harha, and muque.

IMP., a seven-member male group that debuted in 2023, said, "We aim to reach even greater heights and, together with Amazon Music, create a world where no one is unaware of us."

The three-piece band OddRe: described their sound as a fusion of J-Rock, hip-hop, and Vocaloid trends. "We intend to put everything we love—sounds, words, culture—into what we consider the ultimate music," they said. "We hope our music turns everything into a beat, creating an era where everyone can dance, whether they're laughing or crying."

Osaka-based rock trio Kaneyori Masaru.

Art-rock unit CLAN QUEEN, which controls all creative aspects, has sold out solo shows nationwide.

The duo harha, active since 2022, creates cinematic pop with themes of "youth" and "moratorium."

Fukuoka-based band muque is led by a drummer who also produces their tracks. They mentioned a new album, 'GLHF,' set for release in April.

Nicholas Faucade, Japan Country Manager for Amazon Music, said, "We hope that the six artists selected by Amazon Music will reach more listeners in Japan and around the world through our partnership."

The artists will be featured on the dedicated BREAKTHROUGH JAPAN playlist.

Source: PR Times via アマゾンジャパン合同会社