Curator Network — AI-Powered Matching

Discover Japan's Best
Independent Music

OTONAMI connects you with handpicked Japanese indie artists. Get paid to review. No spam — only quality pitches matched to your taste.

Built for Curators Who Value Quality

We filter the noise so you only hear music that genuinely fits your audience.

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AI-Matched Pitches

Our matching engine analyzes genre, mood, and audio features to send you only the music that fits your playlist's style — not random submissions.

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Get Paid to Listen

Earn $3–5 per review, paid directly via PayPal. Transparent, guaranteed compensation for your time and expertise.

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Japan's Hidden Gems

Access 70+ independent labels through ILCJ, Japan's largest indie label coalition. Discover artists before they go global.

From Japan to the World Stage

OTONAMI artists have performed at SXSW, Chili Jazz Festival, Blue Note Tokyo, and international stages.


Three Steps to Start Discovering

Sign up in minutes. We handle the curation so you can focus on the music.

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Sign up and set your preferences

Tell us your genres, moods, and share your playlist URL. Takes under 3 minutes.

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Receive AI-matched pitches

Our Match Score engine compares each artist's audio features, genre, and mood against your profile. Only high-match submissions reach your inbox.

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Review, earn, and discover

Listen, leave feedback, and get paid via PayPal. Build direct relationships with Japanese artists and labels.

Japan's Indie Scene, Curated for You

70+
Independent Labels via ILCJ
SXSW
Artists Featured at SXSW & Blue Note Tokyo
AI
Powered by Audio Match Score Technology
$3–5
Earned Per Review via PayPal

Are you a Japanese artist or label?

OTONAMI helps you reach international curators with AI-generated English pitches. Input your track, get a professional pitch email, and submit to curators who match your sound — in minutes.

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ROUTE14band performing at Chili Jazz Festival outdoor stage