Billboard Japan and Spotify are teaming up to spotlight women artists this June with a mixed bill featuring some very big names. Billed in alphabetical order, the line-up features J-pop foursome Atarashii Gakko!, Okinawan rapper Awich, alternative rock duo Hitsujibungaku and hip-hop artist Lana, all of whom have been at the forefront of their respective scenes for the past several years.
Awich will be performing off the back of a November album release entitled Okinawan Wuman, executive-produced by Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA and featuring guest appearances from some familiar names, including RZA, ASAP Ferg and Joey Badass.
The other artists on the bill have been keeping busy, too. Hitsujibungaku released a new single this May and have performances slated for Liquidroom’s 22nd anniversary and Summer Sonic in the coming months. Lana is currently in the midst of a national tour with 11 shows sold out on the current leg, and two final performances recently announced for Yoyogi National Gymnasium in August.
Atarashii Gakko! are not to be outdone with a recent single release and 18 shows currently booked for the rest of the year, including appearances at Lollapalooza in Berlin, an 11th anniversary show in London, Bumbershoot in Seattle and Primavera Sound in Brazil.
Needless to say, tickets won’t last long for this one. General advance sales start on May 23 on Ticket Pia, Eplus and Lawson Ticket.