masaya mifune

“There are ‘good communities’ and ‘bad communities.’” (Miyadai) Throughout the Coronavirus crisis, various communities seems to be coming apart. This interview was planned in the hope that the two of you will be able to provide guidepost to the question – “What kind of community and society should we aim for post-COVID?” Miyadai: First of […]

On the 28th of February, the day Masaya Mifune of ROTH BART BARON was visiting Sapporo City, it declared a state of emergency. He says, “my blood ran cold when I heard about it”. Thereafter, planned performance at Meguro Persimmon Hall on the 30th May was postponed. From then on, Mifune has been energetically giving live performances through Instagram and online broadcasting.With folk rock as its roots, ROTH BART BARON produces music that transcends that boundary and has fans worldwide. Triggered by their online broadcasting, the band is expanding their audience around the world.What should we think about right now, as we witness a major change in values? Mifune’s words contain many hints.