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Ninali took us to Tokyo in her synaesthesia-inducing hyper-pop comeback 

Posted on 23 November 2022
Feel the neon glow of Tokyo in Ninali’s synaesthesia-inducing slice of hyper pop, which lit up the airwaves on November 11th. After squeezing inspiration from her trips across the world, Ninali has made a comeback after her wanderlust hiatus. Now residing in Spain to focus on her music career and to study music production, she’s projecting her sultry vocal timbre into her jazzy feats of RnB pop to share the exotic flavours she sampled.
Ninali made her first venture into the music industry aged 18 when she took Belgium by storm with her single, Lovedrunk, which scored her an indie record deal, national airplay and a spot on a compilation album curated by one of the biggest Belgian radio stations. With her sophomore single, she reached number 34 in the Belgian Ultratip charts and secured plenty of live dates. We’re stoked to have her demure soul and uplifting sound vivifying the UK music industry for the first time. She’s certainly not one to sleep on, especially if you are partial to serotonin spilling across your synapses.
Head to Tokyo on Spotify. 
Review by Amelia Vandergast

Japan-based Hip hop artist Shnayhon Yoso helps us to get into the zone on ‘ニノアイ’ (Ninoai)

Posted on 29 April 2022

Displaying a classy style that gets you into the mood for a new discovery, Shnayhon Yoso is at his best on the latest single from this fast-growing musician via, ‘ニノアイ’ (Ninoai).

Shnayhon Yoso is a stylish Tokyo, Japan-based indie Hip hop artist who is known for his poetic flow and ever-impressive evolution that is inspired by modern Japanese and French literature.

”He was 16 years old at that time, met Ryuuta Takaki and started production from that day. The unique linguistic sense and poetry are not bound by the linguistic character of Japanese, and freely depict scenes and emotions.” ~ Shnayhon Yoso

Showing such maturity and pacifying nature of intrigue to our awaiting ears, Shnayhon Yoso shows us that Asian Hip hop is on its way to the masses with a tremendous new single that shall help you regain that direction that has been missing lately in this confusing world.

‘ニノアイ‘ (Ninoai) from Tokyo, Japan-based indie Hip hop artist Shnayhon Yoso, is a smoothly-rapped single that will take you above the clouds and away from all the doom and gloom. He shows us what is actually possible if you focus and put your mind into an elevated place that is away from all the noise that can cloud your judgement, as we sense that we are witnessing someone rather unique to the rest.

Sometimes it takes calm to really see what is actually possible.

Listen to something rather tranquil on Spotify and see more news on the IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Where Have You Been: Tokyo-based music producer Agito Maruyama lights up the dark on ‘In My Dreams’ (feat. Coco Valentine)

Posted on 24 October 2021

After reminding us that peaceful mermaids do actually exist on ‘Go With It‘, Agito Maruyama wants those sweet memories to last forever so that the heart may beat in that much-missed romantic fashion again with ‘In My Dreams‘ (feat. Coco Valentine).

Agito Maruyama is an experienced Japan-based indie Pop music producer, guitarist, former band member and composer. After being awakened recently, there is a really edge in the new releases that you feel are only getting started.

There is a catchy cool beat here that is neatly mixed in with such sensual vocals, that seems to be meshed in just right – to bring us a story that grabs hold of your heartstrings – to pull them together and bring those smiles alive.

‘In My Dreams‘ (feat. Coco Valentine) from the multi-skilled Tokyo, Japan-based music producer and composer Agito Maruyama, brings us a dance journey into a moment that you cherish all night while your eyes are wide shut. This is that sweet story about wanting this to last longer, so you don’t have to wake up and deal with reality. Love can exist and manifest, if you believe it can.

Listen to this dreamy new release on Spotify and see more news on the IG channel.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Own It: Tokyo producer Agito Maruyama brings us that happy place on ‘Go With It’ (feat. ElleB)

Posted on 16 August 2021

On a grinning beach vibe which has us thinking of swimming in the sea with kind mermaids, Agito Maruyama shows us the only way to live in peace with a peachy-sweet attitude on the happiest RnB-flavored song you will hear all week called ‘Go With It‘ (feat. ElleB).

Agito Maruyama is a Japanese guitarist and music producer, who is joined by the sultry vocals of guest singer Elle B for this smoothly tinted track. They make that cheerful music with a terrific vibe, has you feeling so positive with your day.

This is the meaningful message of brushing away any negative energy which threatens your important mood, as that will only wrap you up and have you distracted from your true purpose. The electric track has you dancing inside your house, as this is a the perfect family track to play on all occasions.

‘Go With It‘ (feat. ElleB) from the talented Tokyo, Japan-based music producer Agito Maruyama, is that keep-things-fresh single to brighten up your day. These two artists form a terrific team – with tasty vocals leaving you with a huge smile – on a simply catchy beat, which has you getting into the mood to claim the moment.

Going for your goals is the best way to live after all.

Hear this audio on YouTube and see more on his IG.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

shoegazer brings in the future of bass house with his latest single, ‘Modest Revolt’.

Posted on 3 July 2021
shoegazer

Tokyo-based music producer shoegazer’s eclectic style fuses ethereal ambience and unbridled energy with aggressively caustic textures to deliver a multifaceted sound that is only synonymous with his moniker.

His latest release, Modest Revolt, is a progressively electrifying hit that doesn’t discriminate on the genres under the EDM umbrella it draws from. With euphoric bass house-style drops and glitchy increments of dub house, Modest Revolt is an aural force to be reckoned with.

Many artists may have started to take the multi-genre approach, but very few can seamlessly meld the contrasting textures and make a hit that would make a dancefloor writhe like shoegazer can.

Modest Revolt is due for release on July 16th; check out shoegazer on Soundcloud.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

A Sweet Moment: Tokyo artist Madness Pin Drops lathers our senses gently with love on French-language single ‘Un Moment Doux’

Posted on 20 May 2021

Powered swiftly by Tokyo, Japan-based music label/art studio Makran, Madness Pin Drops returns elegantly with her much-awaited mouth-watering Fresh-language treat for us to enjoy so subtly succulency called ‘Un Moment Doux‘ (A Sweet Moment).

Madness Pin Drops is a supremely underrated Japanese indie-house singer-songwriter. She fuses together that lovely sweet sound of a very talented honey-tipped vocalist — to expertly lather us with such gorgeous music — as it helps bring peace and perspective to our overly stimulated mind.

Her sensually classy voice has you in a very happy place — as this is the ultimate chill out song with relaxing sprinkles attached to your heart — whilst you get rid of any self-doubts that are floating in your body and soul.

The catchy beat transforms your mood quickly and takes you to the clean blue skies above, assisting you gently in changing your perspective quickly, and with so much intrigue too.

‘Un Moment Doux‘ from Madness Pin Drops, is a tranquil journey into the peacefully beautiful fields of your thoughtful mind, as you brush off the distractions and flow through so purely into a waterfall of fulfilling goodness. Life can be so sweet, if we let it be.

Hear this classy new release on Spotify and see more info via her IG page.

Reviewed by Llewelyn Screen

Alt RnB Pop artist Srujanika has made her debut with ‘Rags to Riches’

Posted on 29 December 2020
Srujanika

Tokyo-based singer-songwriter Srujanika has made her 2020 debut with the Alt R n’ B Pop single ‘Rags to Riches’ which squirms free from the constraints of archetypal R n’ B and runs through in a truly authentic style.

The self-proclaimed Queen of Darkness poured plenty of moody alchemy into the track which was penned to revere anyone who has succeeded in the quest for success, despite adversity. In a society where the rich, powerful and famous are mindlessly applauded, Srujanika offers a nuanced view that success lies in the journey.

Her unapologetically bold style may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but Rags to Riches poured straight out of the soul to suit acquired tastes and people who don’t mind raw and direct intimacy in their tracks.

Rags to Riches which was released on December 15th is now available to stream and download via Bandcamp.

Review by Amelia Vandergast

Mike Turpin has dropped their arcanely resolving Alt Indie Pop single “Shine”

Posted on 10 September 2020
https://soundcloud.com/miketurpinmusic/shine-mike-turpin

Well, God damn. If Tokyo-based artist Mike Turpin’s single “Shine” was any more arcanely resolving, I fear that I may never come back down from the high that the aural alchemy left me with.

It’s sensual, it’s sweet, it’s artful, it’s everything that you could possibly expect from a modern Indie Pop record. With twangs of Alt Folk along with similarities to the likes of the 1975, Shine is an indulgently mesmeric release which practically drips with celestial soul. The tear-inducingly compelling vocals are perfectly paired to the striking instrumentals which swim amongst almost haunting reverb.

There are very few ways to accurately allude to how enticing the atmosphere behind the experimental release is. Get it in your ears instead.

You can check out Shine for yourselves via SoundCloud or Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast