Shoko Igarashi Onsen Music Vinyl LP 2024
1. En
2. Suzy
3. Rainy
4. Yamagata
5. Belleville
6. Open the Door
7. Pinu
8. MME. POISSON
9. Nesty Gal
10. Ukigusa
11. Hinotori
12. Snow Land
With this second record, Shoko unveils a new genre called 'Onsen Music'. Each track invites you on a relaxing journey, much like soaking away your troubles in the steamy hot waters of a traditional Japanese spa (Onsen). The variety of songs mimic the variety of onsens, some are salty and scorching, some are smooth and clear, some are bubbly and colorful, and others are a refreshing dip into crisp clear waters. In every instance, there's a sense of satisfaction as soothing and delightful as the tracks themselves. This ode to 'relax', while remaining irresistibly danceable, is filled with good vibrations, melodies and hooks that go straight to the heart, saxophone playing virtuosity, intricate electronic compositions, vocals that make us dream of new worlds, and beats that could keep us on a dancefloor all night long.