Naviar Records

09/07/2025

naviarhaiku601:

pulling light
from the other world . . .
the Milky Way

Yatsuka Ishihara (1919–1998) was a Japanese poet and co-founder of the journal Aki 秋 with Akira Matsuzawa. He also served as an advisor to the Modern Haiku Association (Gendai Haiku Kyōkai) and the Association of Haiku Poets (Haijin Kyōkai).

Haiku by Yatsuka Ishihara
Picture by Thomas Ciszewski

This haiku poem is part of the Naviar haiku music challenge, where artists are invited to make music in response to a weekly assigned haiku poem. Participation is free and there are no limitations in the songs’ length or genre.

You have seven days from the posting of this haiku to submit your track. For information on how to make a submission, visit the Naviar Haiku Music Challenge page: https://www.naviarrecords.com/haiku-music-challenge/

Submission deadline: 16th July 2025

08/07/2025

fragments of dreams.

(Analogue pics from Japan)

07/07/2025

Thanks a lot to all those who've supported us in this 600th week anniversary sale. The offer will end tonight, midnight UTC.

Aside from our physical releases (not many left, btw), you can also get 70% off our entire discography.

Thank you for your support and creativity!

https://naviarrecords.bandcamp.com/album/11-years-of-haiku

03/07/2025

Hi everyone,

We're currently celebrating the 600th week of the Naviar Haiku challenge. I started the challenge in January 2014, at a time in my life when I felt creatively drained and lost. Little did I know that this little project would become such a crucial element of my life. I hope Naviar has been a source of inspiration for you as well.

For the occasion, I decided to offer a clearance sale on all Naviar's catalogue. It's 70% off on anything we've published, using the code "600" when checking out on Bandcamp. Valid until next Monday, midnight UTC.

Aside from the merch, you can also use the code to get our entire digital discography at 70% off. And if you want exclusive access to releases, podcasts, and weekly meetups, consider subscribing to our Bandcamp membership.

https://naviarrecords.bandcamp.com/music
https://naviarrecords.bandcamp.com/subscribe

As always, thank you for your creativity and support.

Marco

02/07/2025

naviarhaiku600:

thinking of us
the sound of wind
among the pines

Andrea Cecon is a hearing aids technician, a traveler, and a haijin published all over the world. His first ebook won 3rd place in the Sharp Writ Book Awards contest in 2011 (category: poetry). Residing in Cividale, Italy, with his wife, Russian haijin Valeria Simonova-Cecon. He finds his inspiration in memories, travels, and everyday life…

Haiku by Andrea Cecon
Picture by Ali Kazal

This haiku poem is part of the Naviar haiku music challenge, where artists are invited to make music in response to a weekly assigned haiku poem. Participation is free and there are no limitations in the songs’ length or genre.

You have seven days from the posting of this haiku to submit your track. For information on how to make a submission, visit the Naviar Haiku Music Challenge page.

Submission deadline: 9th July 2025

30/06/2025

ToyToy & Cryxuss Live at Sapporo Tenjinyama Art Studio

Earlier this month I had the opportunity and privilege to perform with traditional Ainu artist ToyToy in Sapporo. Here's the video of our performance.

Live improvisation with Ainu artist ToyToy. 1st June 2025, Sapporo Tenjinyama Art StudioThe event was part of the sound project "Sound Ripples", created duri...

26/06/2025

In case you missed it, a few days ago we uploaded on YouTube a short video with snippets from our shows in Tokyo and Saitama. Check it out here

A short film from our 2025 Japan tour, recorded and edited by Michael Williams.www.michaelwilliamsvideo.comPerformers:theAdelaideanNukumori EugeneChihei Hata...

25/06/2025

naviarhaiku599:

rain rituals -
if the gods are here now
to see the paddies

Takarai Kikaku was one of the most accomplished disciples of Matsuo Bashō, famous also for writing a manuscript describing his master’s final days, and the immediate aftermath of his death.

Haiku by Takarai Kikaku
Picture by Ritz

This haiku poem is part of the Naviar haiku music challenge, where artists are invited to make music in response to a weekly assigned haiku poem. Participation is free and there are no limitations in the songs’ length or genre.

You have seven days from the posting of this haiku to submit your track. For information on how to make a submission, visit the Naviar Haiku Music Challenge page: https://www.naviarrecords.com/haiku-music-challenge/

Submission deadline: 2nd July 2025

23/06/2025

Naviar Broadcast #371 - Under the twilight sky - Wednesday 11th June 2025

New episode available on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJfc80Kzc9M&list=PLs3eC-49H4Drce45scY4cuNj3noUzqY_R

This episode features music made by Naviar's community inspired by Dakotsu Īda’s poem “Under the twilight sky / light shimmering on the pond - / swallows in autumn”.

This episode features music made by Naviar's community inspired by Dakotsu Īda’s poem “Under the twilight sky / light shimmering on the pond - / swallows in ...

19/06/2025

Naviar Broadcast #370 - Caged bird - Wednesday 4th June 2025

New episode available on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfvDqSic-Uk&list=PLs3eC-49H4Drce45scY4cuNj3noUzqY_R&index=1

This episode features music made by Naviar's community inspired by Kobayashi Issa’s poem “caged bird / glaring with envious eyes / at butterflies!”

This episode features music made by Naviar's community inspired by Kobayashi Issa’s poem “caged bird / glaring with envious eyes / at butterflies!”Tracklist:...

16/06/2025

Naviar Broadcast #369 - Cloud and mist alike - Wednesday 28th May 2025

New episode available on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz0lYwTMP0k&list=PLs3eC-49H4Drce45scY4cuNj3noUzqY_R

This episode features music made by Naviar's community inspired by Marc Sheridan’s poem “cloud and mist alike / rendered unnoticeable – / bright moon tonight!”

This episode features music made by Naviar's community inspired by Marc Sheridan’s poem “cloud and mist alike / rendered unnoticeable – / bright moon tonight...

12/06/2025

Osaka memories.

Club Stomp, 23/05/2025

Pictures of Hideo Nakasako.

Performers:

encym/cryxuss
Yusuke Yamaoka
kafuka
Hideo Nakasako
MATSUMOTO DJ

https://www.naviarrecords.com/naviar-records-live-at-club-stomp-2025/