All posts tagged: Japan

ColoRising Mixes 41: ANLY

ANLY is one of the leaders of the now movement of Japanese superstars taking the world by storm. A multifaceted artist who blends pop, rock, R&B, and more into her sound, she has enjoyed chart-topping success harking back to her debut album 'anly one', released back in 2017 via Sony.

ColoRising Mixes 41: ANLY

ANLY is one of the leaders of the now movement of Japanese superstars taking the world by storm. A multifaceted artist who blends pop, rock, R&B, and more into her sound, she has enjoyed chart-topping success harking back to her debut album 'anly one', released back in 2017 via Sony.

Cream with a K ‘Terrible Voices’ Video

London-raised, Tokyo-based Lee Tatlock better known as Cream with a K steps up with her latest video 'Terrible Voices'. Directed by Fabian Parkes, Tatlock enjoys a bit of water action by laying in a bath tub whilst playing the guitar, as well as swimming in a pool with her clothes on. Shot in a Japanese love hotel, there is a kind of creepy vibe to the visuals. The song is taken from Tatlock's debut self-titled album which is out now in Japan, with a worldwide release date scheduled for the end of the year.

The fin. Unveil Their New Song ‘Missing’

Japanese band The fin. are set to drop their debut album 'There' on June 8th. Already giving listeners a taste of what to expect with the tracks 'Shedding' and 'Snow (Again)', the trio have now brought forth another cut entitled 'Missing'. A cosmic ride through melodic lanes of indie with a splash of 70s pop, the song is built on slinky synths, a bouncing bass line and upbeat drums that will definitely get the head nodding. 'Missing' continues to spotlights the band's diversity of sound while still maintaining core indie roots.

The fin. ‘Shedding’ Video

Japanese band The fin. will finally release their debut LP 'There' on June 8th. Using spacey and experimental strands of indie, electronica and pop to create atmospheric soundscapes, their latest single 'Shedding' highlights their lavish blends. They have also shared the official video to the tune. Directed by Kosai Sekine, the stylish visuals feature a beautiful and fashionable woman strolling through a low-lit establishment with flickering television sets showing her in real time. The video is definitely eye-catching in a fashion film kind of way. Have a look.

Stream Tricot’s Rocking ‘Melon Soda’

Post-punk/alt band Tricot have been rocking steady for seven years now. Hailing from Kyoto, the trio released their debut album 'T H E' back in 2013, followed by their sophomore effort 'A N D' in 2015. Now signed to Big Scary Monsters Records, Tricot will drop their third album titled '3' on May 19th. To warm everyone up for the forthcoming release, the lovely ladies have shared their new single 'Melon Soda'. A catchy taste of melodic punk and garage rock, Tricot continue to sing in their native Japanese, adding their own imprint and style to the sound. Check it out.