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.
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.
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.
Punipunidenki a.k.a Puniden ぷにぷに電機 is an underrated lyricist, composer, and music producer. Her music is (genre-less)but is an impressivemixture of alternative kawaii, jazz, funk, electro, city, and dance. She is finding the right direction in her musicand her popularity should rise in the future. Puniden latest single called My Queen 君はQueen highlights her impressive talent as well as ability to collaborate with other musicians such as Mikeneko Homeless and Shin Sakuira. My favorites songs of Puniden are: 1. My Queen 2. imaginary boi 3. silent kiss 4. Man Made 5. Life is SUPER DOPE 6. The Melancholy of Lady Witch. Puniden is worth supporting.
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