Shibuya Kei Movement -

: The term "Shibuya-kei" was initially coined by retailers like HMV to categorize diverse, trendy music selling in the district. Key Architects of the Movement

: Keigo Oyamada (Cornelius) and Kenji Ozawa, formerly of Flipper's Guitar, moved from indie pop to sample-heavy experimentation, notably with the 1997 album Fantasma . shibuya kei movement

The scene was driven by influential figures blending high-fashion with musical pastiche: : The term "Shibuya-kei" was initially coined by

Shibuya-kei was defined by an eclectic, "cut-and-paste" approach, with artists acting as connoisseurs "digging" through Shibuya's record stores to recontextualize obscure, mostly Western influences. formerly of Flipper's Guitar