Kei Owada 大和田 慧 is a captivating and charming singer/songwriter, lyricist/composer and was born in Tokyo. She was fascinated by gospel and soul music in her teens and started writing songs, and admiring artists like Carole King and Joni Mitchell. She creates music that calms the emotions and relaxes the senses with her soulful voice. Kei travels regularly to the U.S. and records in NY and LA. In Japan, she is known for his live performances with top musicians such as keyboardist Jun Miyagawa. In addition, Kei has provided music for NHK’s “Canoe no Ue no Hitoyasumi” (2023). As a vocalist and songwriter, he has participated in numerous high-profile projects including MONDO GROSSO.Recommended.
Kaneko Kiwano a.k.a Kiwano is from Okayama and she writes lyrics,composes and arranges music. After listening to songs in animated movies, Kiwano later became interested in music. Her songs are inspired by pictures and colors. She established her own label called “SWEEP DONUTS” in 2023. Kiwano is also a member of Nyarons an indie pop group formed in 2016.
This heartwarming mid-tempo ballad depicts the moment when coffee-loving aliens fall in love with each other despite their loneliness, and is arranged by Shin Sakiura with a brilliant alternative guitar sound. The stylish alien in a suit is illustrated by Sayaka Suwa, and the jacket design is by Fumina Nishino
Loneliness is a fantasy Oh the smooth bgms All but a dream, when it sets The freshness of the city roast We’re just a pair of aliens The city trains that we’re supposed to use, runs coldly like it doesn’t care We will reach our destination, Your planet, in no time Let’s kiss like never before Once, no, more and more Can’t believe how modest we can be at times! Just a little bit sweet, and Just a little bit special night with you If only we were meant to be The orbit-less falling leaves Look up, now can’t you see? The slumbering sky above Perfect day for a city roast Brings colour to the last phrase We have quite some time upon our hands, until we burrow through those layers of clouds Let us make a little promise, eh? On the next planet Let’s kiss like never before Once, no, more and more Can’t believe how modest we can be at times! Just a little bit bitter wound We have right there just underneath, yeah Keep them hidden up inside Let’s kiss like never before Once, no, more and more Can’t believe how modest we can be at times! Just a little bit sweet, and Just a little bit special night with you If only we were meant to be
Punipunidenki a.k.a Puniden ぷにぷに電機 is an lyricist, composer, and music producer. Her music is genre-less and without any boundaries as she integrates jazz, Bossa Nova and Latin, as well as, City Pop, Future Funk, and Future Bass into her sound. Recommended.
Yumiki Erino is a Japanese guitarist, singer, composer, arranger, and Fender artist. And born to a Japanese father, and a Korean mother, a piano instructor, she began playing the violin at the age of two 1/2 and started playing the guitar in junior high school. She made her major debut as a singer-songwriter in 2009. As many people know she was a member of KIRINJI from 2013 to 2020 as the lead guitar and singing vocals. In addition, Yumiki has also was support guitarist for Base Ball Bear, Motohiro Hata, and Kou Shibasaki. Yumiki has a You Tube channel which and she teaches and educates people how to play a guitar. And through her membership on her channel gives guitar lessons and other content.
Caro Kissa カーロキッサ)です are a pop and creative music group originally from Osaka since 2012. And they have matured and evolved into a competent pop group. Their music ranges from acoustic to regular pop to electronic music. Caro Kissa often produces animation videos and illustrations for jackets and creates and produces their own songs. They are very talented and skillful group with Sunachu (vocal, lyrics, movie, 3DCG creator and CDCG. Takahiro composer, arranger, mix/mastering, and illustration. Caro Kissa songs to listen to: 1. SZE Syndrome 2. A!OH! 3. Summer Daytime 4. Never 5. Perfect Dream 6. 未来革命 Future Revolution 7. サマーサマー Summer Summer 8. Shooting Star. Recommended.
Punipunidenki a.k.a Puniden ぷにぷに電機 is an lyricist, composer, and music producer. Her music is genre-less and without any boundaries as she integrates jazz, Bossa Nova and Latin, as well as, City Pop, Future Funk, and Future Bass into her sound. With her recent songs such as Zurukunai?, Empties, Summer Rains, and On the Westcoast Line, shows that Puniden is growing and developing her musical style. My favorites songs of Puniden are: 1. ずるくない？Zurukunai? 2. Empties 3. My Queen 4. Summer Rains 5. On the Westcoast Line 6. Silent Kiss 7. A Drop 8. Everywhere. Recommended.
Sasuke Haraguchi is a precocious 17 year old DJ, track maker, composer, dancer, singer-songwriter, finger drummer, and drummer from Matsuyama, Japan. Sasuke performed drums, guitar, percussion, xylophone, korg synthesizer, and keyboard for the song “Part 2”. Part 2 is an upbeat and fun song is signifies the second chapter of his young life.
Kei Owada 大和田慧 is an indie pop singer-songwriter, lyricist, and composer from Tokyo. She started in 2012 and was influenced by 1960’s American soul and pop music like Carole King and Joni Mitchell. Ms. Owada has soulful voice and presence as a singer. She can sing equally well in both Japanese and English. Kei has been regularly performing in Japan in venues such as Motion Blue, Fuji Rock Festival, performed with Mondo Grosso, and also currently performs in America. Discography: 1. Cinematic 2nd album 2019 2. Closing Time digital single 2018 3. Madoromi maxi single 2018 4. Touching Souls 1st album 2016 5. Part of Me EP 2014 6. 5 Pieces + 1 2013. Recommended.
Tokyo born Miho Hazama is an accomplished composer, arranger, and conductor based in New York City. She creates music in her own image and adeptly leads her own ensemble called the m_unit. Miho has written for musicians like Joshua Redman, Lionel Loueke, Stefon Harris, and Gil Goldstein. Miho is also the Associate Artistic Director of the New York Jazzharmonic. In addition, she also arranged and orchestrated for many ensembles including Metropole Orkest, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Vince Mendoza, NHK Symphony Orchestra, and Shiro Sagisu. Some of my favorite songs of Miho are: 1. Today Not Today a tune that thoughtfully ebbs & flows2. Cityscape atune shows she creates by feel and not thought 3. The Urban Legend shows her growth as a musician 4. Journey to Journey showcases her musical expression being her first hit 5. Magyar Dance a thoughtful instrumental6. Dizzy Dizzy Wildflower a straight ahead jazz tune. Recommended.
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