Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara
@rhagiwr.bsky.social
Musician supported by Creative Scotland
Transcultural Studies and Musicology Researcher/PhD candidate at Heidelberg University
Arts & Culture Journalist for The Cusp, The Skinny etc.
Transcultural Studies and Musicology Researcher/PhD candidate at Heidelberg University
Arts & Culture Journalist for The Cusp, The Skinny etc.
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Improvisational Variations, by Ryoka Hagiwara
track by Ryoka Hagiwara
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News — Ryoka Hagiwara
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November 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
New things coming soon…!
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A feature I’ve written about a very important topic and good cause, and one that I’m actually quite proud of!
"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
@rhagiwr.bsky.social catches up with Atzi Muramatsu of Sonic Bothy, a Glasgow-based charity with the goal of making music more inclusive
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.
www.theskinny.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
A feature I’ve written about a very important topic and good cause, and one that I’m actually quite proud of!
Reposted by Ryoka (Rhea) Hagiwara
"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
@rhagiwr.bsky.social catches up with Atzi Muramatsu of Sonic Bothy, a Glasgow-based charity with the goal of making music more inclusive
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.
www.theskinny.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
"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
@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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"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
Ric Herrington's Audiatic Orchestra newest release PROCESSION: The Environmental Symphony, is out now – Read @rhagiwr.bsky.social's ★★★★ review
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.
www.theskinny.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
"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
Ric Herrington's Audiatic Orchestra newest release PROCESSION: The Environmental Symphony, is out now – Read @rhagiwr.bsky.social's ★★★★ review
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"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
★★★★ gig review: ROSE GRAY at King Tut's, Glasgow – article by @rhagiwr.bsky.social
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.
www.theskinny.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"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
★★★★ gig review: ROSE GRAY at King Tut's, Glasgow – article by @rhagiwr.bsky.social
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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_...
October 11, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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_...
It’s so satisfying to see UK passport holders at border control go “oh we can’t go to the EU line can we”
October 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
It’s so satisfying to see UK passport holders at border control go “oh we can’t go to the EU line can we”
Hey, UK - how do we kick out an incompetent, far-right, corrupt, and patriarchy-loving female PM in 45 days? Asking for a friend
October 4, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Hey, UK - how do we kick out an incompetent, far-right, corrupt, and patriarchy-loving female PM in 45 days? Asking for a friend
Why are wired apple earbuds suddenly trendy now? They sound shit and they’re overpriced. It made sense when they came with the phone, but the fact that people are going out and spending 20 or so pounds on these is absolutely baffling to me. Go to Poundland if you want crap quality wired earphones…
October 3, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Why are wired apple earbuds suddenly trendy now? They sound shit and they’re overpriced. It made sense when they came with the phone, but the fact that people are going out and spending 20 or so pounds on these is absolutely baffling to me. Go to Poundland if you want crap quality wired earphones…
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"Cosy autumnal listening"
Album review: DODIE – NOT FOR LACK OF TRYING, out tomorrow
www.theskinny.co.uk/music/review... [Article by @rhagiwr.bsky.social]
Album review: DODIE – NOT FOR LACK OF TRYING, out tomorrow
www.theskinny.co.uk/music/review... [Article by @rhagiwr.bsky.social]
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.
www.theskinny.co.uk
October 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
"Cosy autumnal listening"
Album review: DODIE – NOT FOR LACK OF TRYING, out tomorrow
www.theskinny.co.uk/music/review... [Article by @rhagiwr.bsky.social]
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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"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]
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]
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.
www.theskinny.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
"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]
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]
New researcher page! Feel like a proper PhD student now hehe
www.sfb1671.uni-heidelberg.de/de/ueber-uns...
www.sfb1671.uni-heidelberg.de/de/ueber-uns...
Ryoka Hagiwara M.A. - Sonderforschungsbereich 1671
www.sfb1671.uni-heidelberg.de
September 20, 2025 at 8:30 AM
New researcher page! Feel like a proper PhD student now hehe
www.sfb1671.uni-heidelberg.de/de/ueber-uns...
www.sfb1671.uni-heidelberg.de/de/ueber-uns...
“How’s the PhD going?”
September 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
“How’s the PhD going?”
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Album has been fully recorded!
September 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Album has been fully recorded!
Went to London. Walked right into a crowd because of Rachel Zegler’s balcony stuff. Great, I’m tired already.
September 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Went to London. Walked right into a crowd because of Rachel Zegler’s balcony stuff. Great, I’m tired already.
I think I’ve settled on the era that I’m going to base my PhD dissertation on. 1930s-40s Japan. Strap in for a depressing (but very necessary) ride of propaganda and power tripping
September 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I think I’ve settled on the era that I’m going to base my PhD dissertation on. 1930s-40s Japan. Strap in for a depressing (but very necessary) ride of propaganda and power tripping
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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.
🎥Video courtesy of Onassis Stegi, Athens, part of my African Pianism recital programme.
August 31, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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.
🎥Video courtesy of Onassis Stegi, Athens, part of my African Pianism recital programme.
I fully understand that different languages have different words for things, but hear me out. There’s a street in my neighbourhood called Fahrtgasse…
September 1, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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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Sam Nicoresti has won the Edinburgh Comedy Award for the best show on the Fringe http://dlvr.it/TMf92d
August 23, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Sam Nicoresti has won the Edinburgh Comedy Award for the best show on the Fringe http://dlvr.it/TMf92d
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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...
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...
Dreams Are Lies by Robert and the Very Bad Dogs on Apple Music
music.apple.com
August 21, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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...
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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Resonance (UC Press) is looking for humanities research across the following topics: Sound in Political Crisis, Sound and Social Justice, Experiments in Sound, Sound Archives and Preservation, and we're convening a permanent series that'll examine "Film and Cinema Sound" in 2026. Please circulate!
Resonance | University of California Press
online.ucpress.edu
August 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Resonance (UC Press) is looking for humanities research across the following topics: Sound in Political Crisis, Sound and Social Justice, Experiments in Sound, Sound Archives and Preservation, and we're convening a permanent series that'll examine "Film and Cinema Sound" in 2026. Please circulate!
Er… is anyone around this week?
August 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Er… is anyone around this week?
