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RecoChoku Announces "Breakthrough" Artists to Watch for May 2026: Rana Merisa and Ciely from Eggs

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Published May 20, 2026 9:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:00 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Music distribution service RecoChoku has announced singer-songwriter Rana Merisa and alternative solo project Ciely as its "Breakthrough" artists for May 2026, a monthly initiative to promote promising new talent.
Music distribution service RecoChoku announced its May 2026 "Breakthrough" artists, a monthly initiative to promote new talent, selecting singer-songwriter Rana Merisa and alternative solo project Ciely.
RecoChoku has announced its May 2026 "Breakthrough" artists, Rana Merisa and Ciely, as part of its monthly initiative to discover and promote promising new talent through its platforms and social media.

Music distribution service RecoChoku has announced singer-songwriter Rana Merisa and alternative solo project Ciely as its "Breakthrough" artists for May 2026, a monthly initiative to promote promising new talent.

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Published: May 20, 2026

RecoChoku has unveiled its "Breakthrough" selections for May 2026, a monthly feature highlighting up-and-coming artists. This month's picks are Rana Merisa, a singer-songwriter from Yokohama, with her song "BAD Ai," and Ciely, an alternative solo project by Sorai Izaki, chosen from the Eggs platform for the track "DEFIANCE." RecoChoku will actively promote these artists through its download site, special features, playlists on "dヒッツ," and social media channels to support their careers and vitalize the music market.

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FAQ

What is RecoChoku's "Breakthrough" initiative?

It is a monthly project by RecoChoku to select and promote two promising new artists, one chosen by RecoChoku staff and another from the Eggs/Eggs Pass platform.

Who were the selected artists for May 2026?

The selected artists were Rana Merisa (chosen by RecoChoku) and Ciely (chosen from Eggs/Eggs Pass).

What is Rana Merisa's recommended song?

Her recommended song is her new single, "BAD Ai".

What is Ciely's recommended song?

His recommended song is "DEFIANCE".

How does RecoChoku promote these artists?

RecoChoku promotes them through features on its download site, special pages, playlists on the "dヒッツ" service, and posts on social media.

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