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• tomodati

  tomodati is a Tokyo-based music and visual duo consisting of mutsuonakamura, a producer, composer, and designer, and Sadakata, a VJ, visual artist, and visual director. Moving across rock, hip-hop, garage rock, bass music, hyperpop, house, and electronic music, tomodati combines intense, experimental soundscapes with infectious pop melodies. Their work explores an alternative musical identity that moves freely between the energy of live venues and the atmosphere of club culture. Their creative backgrounds span music, film, visual arts, design, and fashion. mutsuonakamura previously worked in the Japanese major music scene as part of the music unit Have a Nice Day!, gaining experience in a wide range of musical production, from film scores to idol music. As a producer, he has also provided music for various artists, including edhiii boi's otomodati, which has accumulated over 600 million views on TikTok, and Haru Nemuri, who has built an international following through her distinctive musical expression. He also oversees tomodati's visual identity, including artwork, logos, and graphic design. Sadakata is a VJ and visual artist who has created visual productions for numerous artists and events at major venues and festivals across Japan, including FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL, LIQUIDROOM, Nippon Budokan, and Saitama Super Arena. Their credits include stage productions for artists such as 4s4ki, MIRAE, Moon Byul, Mori Calliope, CVLTE, and Non. In addition to visual direction, Sadakata works across music video production, filming, editing, photography, and modeling. Within tomodati, Sadakata also contributes as a VJ, vocalist, and backing vocalist, creating performances where music and visuals become one. Bringing together their distinct creative backgrounds, tomodati build a unified artistic world spanning music, visuals, artwork, and live performance. Drawing from both deeply personal emotions and observations of society and the wider world, they create music for people navigating an increasingly chaotic present.

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