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Spotify Stage Returns to Summer Sonic 2025

Spotify, the leading audio streaming service with over 678 million users globally, is set to collaborate with Japan's prominent urban music festival, Summer Sonic. In its third year of partnership, the festival will showcase a newly renamed stage, the 'Spotify Stage', presenting a vibrant mix of both emerging and established artists.

Scheduled for August 16th and 17th at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, the Spotify Stage will represent two popular playlists: 'RADAR: Early Noise' and '+81 Connect'. This year's line-up promises to be thrilling with 13 innovative artists scheduled to perform under the 'RADAR: Early Noise Special'. Artists such as Chilli Beans, Mega Shinnosuke, and muque are among the notable names, ensuring a diverse range of sounds and styles. Each act brings unique qualities that contribute to the stage's dynamic atmosphere.

Emerging Stars on the Spotify Stage

The 'RADAR: Early Noise' playlist aims to spotlight artists on the rise, helping them build a listener base and make impactful connections with fans. Some of the expected performers this year include the previously featured AKASAKI, ziproom, CHO CO PA CO CHO CO QUIN QUIN, PASTASTA, Billyrrom, and retro soul act, retoリロン, among others. This collaboration provides a vital platform for these artists to showcase their talent on a grand stage.

On the second day, fans can anticipate a special 'Connect Live' featuring J-Hip Hop culture's prominent figures, JP THE WAVY, Elle Teresa, and swetty. This segment is poised to create an electrifying atmosphere as the artists engage in a sharable micro-rap performance that builds momentum as they connect live.

Spotify’s Journey in Japan

Spotify has been a vital part of the Japanese music scene since launching in autumn 2016. The platform has facilitated new encounters between fans and artists through various initiatives that blend offline and online experiences. Since 2017, the 'Early Noise' program has been- promoting emerging artists and helping them expand their reach through playlists and events. The launch of 'RADAR: Early Noise' in spring 2020 offered even greater scale and visibility to participating artists, continuing the tradition of supporting new talent.

In the years since, the festival stage has already welcomed distinguished artists such as 新しい学校のリーダーズ, imase, and LANA. There have also been unexpected surprises like last year’s 'Connect Live: after hours', which featured guest performances from members of YENTOWN alongside kZm, leaving audiences buzzing with excitement.

Join the Celebrations

For those planning to attend, remember to check out the official Spotify playlists for all the artists performing at Summer Sonic 2025, which includes a playlist specifically for the Spotify Stage. These serve not only as a fantastic way to preview the performances but also as a means to celebrate the rich diversity of the artists involved.

• - SUMMER SONIC 2025 Playlist
• - Spotify Stage Playlist

Event Details

• - Dates: August 16 (Saturday), 17 (Sunday)
• - Venue: Makuhari Messe

Performing Artists:

August 16 (Saturday)

• - RADAR: Early Noise Special

- Chilli Beans.
- レトロリロン
- ブランデー戦記
- reina (w.a.u Band Set) x TRIPPYHOUSING
- CHO CO PA CO CHO CO QUIN QUIN
- PASTASTA
- Lavt

August 17 (Sunday)

• - RADAR: Early Noise Special

- Kaneee
- Mega Shinnosuke
- muque
- AKASAKI
- Billyrrom
- ziproom

• - +81 Connect Live

- JP THE WAVY
- Elle Teresa
- swetty

For more information, visit the Summer Sonic Official Site or check the Spotify Stage Event Page.

About Spotify

Since its inception in 2008, Spotify has transformed how we consume music. With a vast library of over 100 million songs, more than 6 million podcasts, and numerous audiobooks, Spotify empowers music lovers to discover, manage, and share audio content, both freely and through premium subscription services. Today, the platform boasts 678 million total users, including 268 million premium subscribers, making it the world's premier audio streaming service.