Kishi Bashi’s ‘Kantos’ Is a Sonic Exploration Into Philosophy
Kishi Bashi’s Kantos blends philosophy, identity, and the human condition with genre-defying music and introspective lyrics.
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Cate Le Bon’s ‘Pompeii’ Flows with Heat and Light
With its multi-layered arrangements and art-rock leanings, Cate Le Bon’s Pompeii is a disorienting record, one wholly appropriate for our time.
‘Pacific Breeze 2’ Is Another Refreshing Dive into the Waters of City Pop
Reissue label Light in the Attic follows up last year's Japanese musical excursion with another collection, Pacific Breeze 2, that's sure to please lovers of international retro-pop.
‘Pacific Breeze’ and the Lost Japanese Genre of City Pop
Light in the Attic's latest reissue, Pacific Breeze, is rife with slick '70s grooves and '80s funk beats. It's the perfect soundtrack for a sunny day off with the ocean breeze in your hair