Novel Core to Appear Live at AWA Lounge Listening Party Celebrating New Single 'Namae'

AWA Co., Ltd., which operates the subscription-based music streaming service 'AWA', will hold a listening party in its online 'Lounge' space on Monday, May 25, 2026, from 21:00 to 22:00. Artist Novel Core will join the event via live voice and chat.

This event commemorates the release of his latest track 'Namae'. Along with the new song, a comprehensive selection of Novel Core's previous works will be aired. Novel Core himself and his house band, THE WILL RABBITS, will participate through chat and live voice streaming to provide commentary on the songs. The AWA Lounge is free for everyone to join, and downloading the AWA app in advance allows for deeper interaction with the artists.

About Novel Core Based in Tokyo, 25-year-old rapper and singer-songwriter Novel Core is the first artist signed to SKY-HI's management/label 'BMSG'. Known for his exceptional rap skills and delicate vocals, he has successfully sold out solo performances at Nippon Budokan and major arenas. Beyond music, his keen sense of fashion has led to modeling roles for top houses like FERRAGAMO and ETRO.

About AWA Lounge An online space where users can enjoy sharing music and interacting in real-time. Features include song requests, chat, and stamps. It also serves as a platform for fans to 'support' artists by increasing their play counts through synchronized listening.

AWA Service Overview A joint venture between CyberAgent and Avex Entertainment, AWA has offered its services since May 2015. It boasts a catalog of 200 million songs and 17 million playlists. Plans range from the 'Standard' plan (980 JPY/month) to specialized 'Student' and 'Artist' plans.