Shinsuke Fujisawa

Tokyo, Japan
BiKN
Co-head

An independent label established in 2003, THISTIME RECORDS is now in its 23rd year and has collaborated numerous artists. In addition to artist management, distribution, festival production and organizing international tours for overseas artists.

Since 2012, they have hosted the Shimokitazawa SOUND CRUISING festival, inviting Thai artists such as Stamp and Inspirative.

In 2023, We launched BiKN with Dentsu Music, a project focused on the Asian indie music scene. So far, artists like Max Jenmana, Soft Pine, and Solitude Is Bliss have performed as part of this.

CONTACT

COMPANY / EVENT

BiKN shibuya, which was born in 2023 with a concept unlike any other event before it – ‘bringing together artists who hold the spotlight across Asia’ – made a big impact with the participation of headlining artists from various Asian cities.

WHAT I DO

  • I look for bands to perform at my shows (e.g. promoter, festival owner/curator, venue, etc.)
  • I help bands get booked for shows (e.g. booking agent, touring agent/manager, etc.)
  • I help bands sell their music (e.g. publishing, licensing, distribution, sync, ticketing, etc.)

LOOKING FOR

  • Artist genres
    • Band music e.g. rock, indie-rock, indie-pop, etc.
    • Alternative and/or experimental
  • Artist types
    • Currently famous acts
    • Undiscovered talents