I will admit, I’ve never listened to music that is quite like Mei Semones. Her newest EP Sukikirai 好き嫌い is the most delightfully interesting and equally surprising mix of jazz, indie, and J-Pop I have ever had the pleasure of listening to.
The three track EP is makes me feel like sitting mysteriously in a café, sipping straight black coffee and reading old classics. Mei’s voice is angelic, singing in both Japanese and English, and carries gently throughout her new project. Beautifully accompanied by an eclectic range of instruments from orchestral strings to more jazzy drums, Mei’s music is fresh and full of light.
This will be her second EP to release this year, following her debut EP Tsukino 月の.
I personally think Mei’s music is so unique – blending cultures and genres of music together to create a new sound takes an incredible amount of talent, and she executes it brilliantly. I’m so keen to see what else Mei delivers in the future. I think her music is certainly something to keep an eye (and an ear) out for.
Mei Semones EP Sukikirai 好き嫌い will be out for the world to enjoy on May 6th.
words by Maddi
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Listen to Sukikirai 好き嫌い here!
