B SIDE SHIFT
B SIDE SHIFT is an interview series that captures the B-side of a person through music.
One cherished song and a selfie that reflects it.
From there, we explore the feelings, memories, and personal stories that can't be seen through their everyday posts or work alone.
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B SIDE SHIFT — vol.10
Hiroki Nishiyama
Illustrator Hiroki Nishiyama on "Adrift" by Tycho — a song he has kept close for over a decade, and the quiet sense of elevation it brings to his life and work.
B SIDE SHIFT — vol.09
Maiko Sugiyama
A song discovered during a late night in her university years. Illustrator Maiko Sugiyama on "Hibukidake" by Takada Wataru, and the quiet minimalism she still returns to.
B SIDE SHIFT — vol.08
POOL
Faceless figures and the music that brings peace. 3DCG artist POOL on the record discovered by its cover.
B SIDE SHIFT — vol.07
hermippe
Dots and the everyday. Pixel artist hermippe on the song that changed how he saw the landscape he grew up in.
B SIDE SHIFT — vol.06
Kae Tanaka
Into the sky. Artist and illustrator Kae Tanaka on her childhood encounter with TOKIO and the memories it holds.
B SIDE SHIFT — vol.05
Toshikazu Hirai
A quiet presence born from bamboo pen and printmaking. Illustrator Toshikazu Hirai on the song he first discovered in a Haruki Murakami novel.
B SIDE SHIFT — vol.04
YUKICHI KASAKU / men
Walking with quiet resilience. Musician Yukichi Kasaku/men on youth during the pandemic and the song that carried him through.
B SIDE SHIFT — vol.03
JENNY KAORI
Dreamy and a little mysterious. 2D/3D illustrator JENNY KAORI on her encounter with electronic music.
B SIDE SHIFT — vol.02
AKA
The frustration and restlessness of being human. Illustrator AKA on music and the contours of who he is.