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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara

@rhagiwr.bsky.social
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Musician supported by Creative Scotland | Transcultural studies/musicology researcher at Universität Heidelberg | Music writer for The Skinny etc. linktr.ee/ryokahagiwara

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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Absolutely gutted. I’ve written for The Skinny for over a year now, and I got to listen to so much amazing new music. As a musician and audience member, it was my go to for listings. Amazing support for the arts and culture scene in Scotland, including the Edinburgh Fringe of course.
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The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
"Taking the listener through a narrative arc of marvel and adventure" ★★★★ album review: TERRA INCOGNITA by Akusmi, out this Friday via @tonalunion.bsky.social www.theskinny.co.uk/music/review... [Review by @rhagiwr.bsky.social]
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Akusmi - Terra Incognita: album review - The Skinny
Akusmi's second album is a journey through wonder and quiet adventure.
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SFB 1671 Heimat(en) @sfb1671.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
This Friday our subproject B01 supported by CATS and Interkulturelles Zentrum Heidelberg invites you to the concert „Silk Road Reflections – German Connections: A Musical Dialogue in Search of Home“. ⏰ 3 July 2026, 8 pm 📍 Interkulturelles Zentrum Heidelberg
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The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
"The darker sonic undercurrent, coupled with a newly found more intricate and explorative sonority, has a sensation of quiet and dreamlike absorption" Ambiguous Desire, the new album by Arlo Parks, is out this Friday – read @rhagiwr.bsky.social's ★★★★ review
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Arlo Parks - Ambiguous Desire album review: The Skinny
On Ambiguous Desire, Arlo Parks approaches euphoria and vulnerability with a soothing ambivalence.
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The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
"Of The Earth represents a powerful driving force, movement, and active chaos on a cosmic level" The new album by jazz artist Shabaka is out tomorrow – read @rhagiwr.bsky.social's ★★★★ review
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Shabaka - Of the Earth album review: The Skinny
Shabaka trades meditative stillness for propulsive movement and cosmic chaos in his sophomore album.
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
My debut solo piano album, ICHI, is out now on all major streaming platforms! Listen here: linkco.re/Mh7cSU2f Composed, performed, and produced by me Recorded at West London Music Studio Supported by @creativescots.bsky.social #NewMusic #musicsky
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ICHI by Ryoka Hagiwara
Album • 2026 • 8 Songs • 36 mins
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
My debut solo piano album, ICHI, is out now on all major streaming platforms! Listen here: linkco.re/Mh7cSU2f Composed, performed, and produced by me Recorded at West London Music Studio Supported by @creativescots.bsky.social #NewMusic #musicsky
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ICHI by Ryoka Hagiwara
Album • 2026 • 8 Songs • 36 mins
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The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Marika Takeuchi's Iridescence balances lyricism with a lingering reservedness – read @rhagiwr.bsky.social's full review now
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Marika Takeuchi album review: Iridescence - The Skinny
Marika Takeuchi's Iridescence balances lyricism with a lingering reservedness.
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
“Oil On Canvas, 2000” music video is out now! Really enjoyed making this. It’s a bit weird. Please watch! #musicsky #newmusic Supported by @creativescots.bsky.social m.youtube.com/watch?v=DcRD...
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Ryoka Hagiwara - Oil On Canvas, 2000 (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Ryoka Hagiwara
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
The second single from my album is out now! “Oil On Canvas, 2000” Composed, performed, and produced by me. Supported by @creativescots.bsky.social #musicsky #newmusic open.spotify.com/album/2HJT5u...
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Oil On Canvas, 2000
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The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
"A testament to the power of collective artistry" Our first album of the month in 2026 is THE TWELVE by female/nonbinary songwriting collective @henhoose.bsky.social – Read @rhagiwr.bsky.social's ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review
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Hen Hoose Collective album review: The Twelve - The Skinny
Hen Hoose’s The Twelve redefines collaborative music-making with bold, genre-bending explorations and eclectic playfulness.
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
“In A Haze” is on BBC Radio 3 Unwind’s The Sleep Forecast music mix!! For everyone who can’t sleep, which is everyone, because I know you’re all insomniacs. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #musicsky #bbcintroducing #bbcradio3
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The Sleeping Forecast - Sleepier shores await - BBC Sounds
Drift away to calming rest with this relaxing mix.
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
My new album, “ICHI”, is out on the 28th of February, 2026. I can’t wait to finally share this with everyone. Pre-save now from link in bio!
Ryoka Hagiwara sits in a row of theatre seats with red velvety seatsRow of theatre seats. Supported by Creative Scotland logo at the bottom right
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
“In A Haze” out now on Bandcamp, Spotify, and all other streaming platforms! #NewMusic #MusicSky open.spotify.com/album/3rpUKc...
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In A Haze
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
It’s “In A Haze” release week! Coming out this Thursday. Pre-save now at link below: #musicsky #newmusic linkco.re/z6dVUnPQ
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In A Haze by Ryoka Hagiwara
Single • 2025 • 1 Song • 5 mins
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Pre-save “In A Haze” now! linkco.re/z6dVUnPQ
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In A Haze by Ryoka Hagiwara
Single • 2025 • 1 Song • 5 mins
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
“In A Haze” is out 19th December!! This is the start of a series of solo piano pieces I’ve been working on for a while now. I can’t wait to finally share them with you. Supported by @creativescots.bsky.social #newmusic #musicsky
Cover artwork for “In A Haze”. A white blurry shadow flies across a row of red velvet theatre seats.
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
New things coming soon…! While you’re here, why not subscribe to my mailing list? I won’t send spam, I promise. www.ryokahagiwara.com/news
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News — Ryoka Hagiwara
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
A feature I’ve written about a very important topic and good cause, and one that I’m actually quite proud of!
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The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
"We’re not anti-classical or anti- any kind of music, but we’re anti-ableism, and anti-not listening to people." @rhagiwr.bsky.social catches up with Atzi Muramatsu of Sonic Bothy, a Glasgow-based charity with the goal of making music more inclusive
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Atzi Muramatsu on Sonic Bothy - The Skinny
We catch up with Atzi Muramatsu, creative director of Sonic Bothy, a Glasgow-based charity with the goal of making music more inclusive.
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The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
"You're guided on a sonic journey, invited to bask in the sounds of nature" Ric Herrington's Audiatic Orchestra newest release PROCESSION: The Environmental Symphony, is out now – Read @rhagiwr.bsky.social's ★★★★ review
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Ric Herrington’s Audiatic Orchestra - PROCESSION: The Environmental Symphony review - The Skinny
On PROCESSION: The Environmental Symphony, Ric Herrington’s Audiatic Orchestra create a lively and charming tapestry of natural sounds.
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The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
"Gray has the rare ability to radiate pure fun and exhilarating energy, a charisma that feels effortless" ★★★★ gig review: ROSE GRAY at King Tut's, Glasgow – article by @rhagiwr.bsky.social
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Rose Gray live review: King Tut's, Glasgow, 9 Oct - The Skinny
Rose Gray ignites the King Tut's crowd with a euphoric night of pure feel-good, dance-pop energy.
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Australian Music & Psychology Society (AMPS) @ausmuspsysoc.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Dr Karen Heath at the University of Melbourne is seeking musicians and music educators for a new study. Full details below, and the survey is available to complete here: q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_...
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The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
"Cosy autumnal listening" Album review: DODIE – NOT FOR LACK OF TRYING, out tomorrow www.theskinny.co.uk/music/review... [Article by @rhagiwr.bsky.social]
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dodie - Not For Lack of Trying album review: The Skinny
On her latest album, dodie offers a cosy, well-crafted record that occasionally retreads the same paths.
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The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
"Dean encapsulates love as a multifaceted emotion, singing with passion, warmth, sincerity and intimacy" THE ART OF LOVING, the new album by Olivia Dean, is out Friday – read our ★★★★ review www.theskinny.co.uk/music/review... [Review: @rhagiwr.bsky.social]
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Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving album review: The Skinny
On second album The Art of Loving, Olivia Dean transforms balances playful charm with raw emotion.
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
New researcher page! Feel like a proper PhD student now hehe www.sfb1671.uni-heidelberg.de/de/ueber-uns...
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Ryoka Hagiwara M.A. - Sonderforschungsbereich 1671
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Street Art Utopia @streetartutopia.com · 11/09/2025
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The Art of Fixing What's Broken (8 Photos) - STREET ART UTOPIA
From cracked walls to twisted fences, these artists turned urban damage into delightful art. This collection features mosaic patchwork in Lyon, LEGO-infused stonework in Germany, and a charming book r...
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Album has been fully recorded!
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
Went to London. Walked right into a crowd because of Rachel Zegler’s balcony stuff. Great, I’m tired already.
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Rebeca Omordia @rebecaomordia.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
Nigerian composer Ayo Bankole explores African Pianism beautifully in ‘Egun Variations’ based on an Egun theme of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. 🎥Video courtesy of Onassis Stegi, Athens, part of my African Pianism recital programme.
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
I fully understand that different languages have different words for things, but hear me out. There’s a street in my neighbourhood called Fahrtgasse…
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Chortle @chortle.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
Sam Nicoresti has won the Edinburgh Comedy Award for the best show on the Fringe dlvr.it/TMf92d
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Mat Ryer @matryer.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
The album that I made with Mark Watson (Mock the Week, Taskmaster, books and that) is out now. Basically he text me some words and then I did loads of work to make this happen and paid a man £500 to make it loud. So please listen. music.apple.com/gb/album/dre... open.spotify.com/album/0XjLb3...
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Dreams Are Lies by Robert and the Very Bad Dogs on Apple Music
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Er… is anyone around this week?
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
New feature (written by me) for The Cusp: thecuspmagazine.com/features/pai... #musicsky
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Paintings inspired by jazz music | 5 of the best -
Our guide to paintings inspired by jazz music. For more guides, interviews and reviews visit www.thecuspmagazine.com
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Karine Polwart review for @theskinnymag.bsky.social www.theskinny.co.uk/music/live-m...
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Karine Polwart: Windblown review: The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh - The Skinny
Karine Polwart pays homage to Edinburgh’s oldest sabal palm through a sublime mix of song, poetry and storytelling.
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
Show 2: @watsoncomedian.bsky.social. As my boyfriend said, “he really does look like a heron”.
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
Show 1 at the Fringe: @mrnishkumar.bsky.social. Very, very relatable rage.
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Fraser MacDonald @frasermacdonald.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Every strand of this Edinburgh University report could be its own front page. Yes, some of it will be familiar to historians, but this kind of frank public recognition is all too rare. Incredible work by many different scholars.
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Edinburgh University had ‘outsized’ role in creating racist scientific theories, inquiry finds
Investigation finds one of Britain’s oldest and most prestigious universities benefited from transatlantic slavery and was haven for white supremacist theories
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Listen to Improvisational Variations on Bandcamp here: ryokahagiwara.bandcamp.com/track/improv... Follow me on Bandcamp here: ryokahagiwara.bandcamp.com/follow_me #musicsky
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Improvisational Variations, by Ryoka Hagiwara
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
I’ve released my track on Bandcamp too (because I’d rather not be held hostage by Spotify if I can help it…) I’m hoping to release some Bandcamp exclusive material (🐫👀) soon-ish, so please follow! ryokahagiwara.bandcamp.com/track/improv...
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Improvisational Variations, by Ryoka Hagiwara
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Excited to announce that Creative Scotland have offered to fund my next musical project through their Open Fund for Individuals!! I’m so very grateful for their support in the arts industry, and am thrilled to be able to contribute to the beautiful creative community in Scotland.
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Wait…
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
There is a guy with an actual Nokia on the bus. Yes, with that ringtone.
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Euan @euan.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
the thing is, ‘concern’ about immigration is directly proportional to how much media coverage is focused on immigration, so even assuming Labour reduce the absolute numbers by 2030, the only way that it will make voters happy is if the press decide it should
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David Astle (alias DA) @dontattempt.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Q: What’s large, grey and beside the point? A: An irrelephant
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Little Alex Horne @alexhorne.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Last ep of the current @hornesection podcast series - ALL LOOSE ENDS tied up. So that’s a relief. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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Go On Pete
Podcast Episode · The Horne Section Podcast · 23/04/2025 · 32m
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
I saw that show at the Fringe last year, it was so so so so good
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Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara @rhagiwr.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
What if The Weeknd comes back as The Weekdy…
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