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Announcing Meitei ‘Kofū III’
Meitei unveils the final third chapter of his transformative Kofū trilogy that began in 2020, unraveling an introspective exploration of the artist’s psyche while delving deep into the essence of Japanese culture. ‘Kofū III’ invites listeners into the innermost sanctums… ⟶
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Meitei unveils music video for ‘Yume-jūya’
Japan’s psyche metamorphoses into a kaleidoscope of lo-fi bliss as Meitei unveils a new video for Yume-jūya, the second single from the upcoming album Kofū III. ⟶
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Kin Leonn releases second single ‘ghost strata’
ghost strata, the second single from Kin Leonn’s upcoming album mirror in the gleam, embraces a fluidity that seamlessly blends organic expressions with electronic textures, embarking on an ambient world-building journey where nature plays a pivotal role ⟶
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Kin Leonn in-store live at HMV RECORD SHOP SHIBUYA
Kin Leonn unveils his latest album, mirror in the gleam, in two weeks and we’re excited to announce more events as part of his Japan promotional tour for this album this November. ⟶
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KITCHEN. LABEL x AMBIENT KYOTO
KITCHEN. LABEL is thrilled to announce live event as part of AMBIENT KYOTO, scheduled for November 19, 2023. ⟶
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Announcing Kin Leonn ‘mirror in the gleam’
Kin Leonn announces his second album mirror in the gleam. Exploring a semiotic journey through sonic storytelling, it weaves enigmatic events with metaphorical emotions, crafting an empathetic folklore for our disconnected world. ⟶
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Kin Leonn unveils music video for ‘your spectrum’
Kin Leonn unveils the music video of your spectrum, directed by metal upa and the first single taken from the upcoming 2nd album mirror in the gleam. ⟶
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絵夢 ~ KITCHEN. LABEL 15 IN TOKYO
KITCHEN. LABEL is thrilled to announce its 15th-anniversary show at Shibuya WWW in Tokyo, Japan, scheduled for November 15, 2023. This event will bring together the label’s artists, presenting their distinct musical aesthetic. ⟶
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Out Now: Meitei ‘Kwaidan’ 5th Anniversary Edition (LP)
Meitei’s Kwaidan 180g smoke haze vinyl edition is out now. ⟶
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Out Now: The Breaking Ice OST by Kin Leonn
Kin Leonn composed the original score for this year’s Cannes Film Festival Un Certain Regard selection, “The Breaking Ice,” directed by acclaimed Singaporean filmmaker Anthony Chen, who previously received the prestigious Camera d’Or at Cannes in 2013. Marking the composer’s… ⟶
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Meitei Live in Taiwan 2023
Meitei is taking the stage in Taipei City in Taiwan for the very first time with Kwaidan on October 25th at venue. Tickets now on sale. ⟶
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Meitei Tour Postponement Annoucement
We regret to inform you that, despite our best efforts, we are faced with the unfortunate necessity to postpone my upcoming North American tour due to unexpected visa processing delays. ⟶
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Out Now: Meitei ‘Heiwa’ (Digital Single)
Meitei’s Heiwa: A musical journey through Hiroshima’s non-verbal realm, embodying scars and peace longing, evoking the poignant tone reminiscent of the ashen atmosphere that once permeated the city. Timed with the 1945 atomic bombing anniversary, Heiwa streams on major platforms… ⟶
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Out Now: Meitei ‘Kwaidan’ 5th Anniversary Edition (CD, Digital)
Meitei’s Kwaidan 5th Anniversary Edition is out now on compact disc and digital. LP edition is coming to you on 8th September 2023. ⟶
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Meitei Kwaidan Tour 2023
Meitei has announced a string of “Kwaidan”-based shows across Japan to commemorate the fifth anniversary reissue of his seminal first album. The haunting classics of Kwaidan will be performed live for the first time in a thematic-specific show. Tickets are… ⟶
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Meitei North America Tour 2023
Meitei embarks on his first-ever North America tour in September and October 2023. More shows to be added soon. Tickets now on sale. ⟶
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Announcing Meitei ‘Kwaidan’ (5th Anniversary Edition)
Horror folklore intricately transposed into an ambient fever dream – a collaboration between Evening Chants and KITCHEN. LABEL, we are pleased to announce that the long out-of-print debut album “Kwaidan”, from Japanese artist Meitei, will be reissued as a special… ⟶
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Out Now: ironomi ‘himorogi’ (LP Edition)
Since their first album in 2007, ironomi’s desire to commune with mother Earth and its season’s colors has always served as a continual inspiration for their music. Now into their 10th album, the duo of Junya Yanagidaira and Yu Isobe… ⟶
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ArtScience Encounters with Kin Leonn: Ceaseless Benevolence In The Eye Of The Cascade
Ceaseless Benevolence In The Eye Of The Cascade is a 10-channel ambient sound installation created by artist Kin Leonn in response to ArtScience Museum’s Oculus. Opens now until 2nd Jul 2023. ⟶
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Out Now: ironomi ‘himorogi’
ironomi dropped their new album ‘himorogi’, the awaited follow-up to 2019’s ‘kotonoha’ and their tenth album in all. Out now on digital and CD (Vinyl will be shipping in April 2023). ⟶
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Out Now: Meitei ‘SHITSURAI’ (Digital EP)
Conceived as a commissioned work for Japanese integrated art brand WARA, Hiroshima-based composer Meitei created SHITSURAI as music to embody the collective’s ideology centered around age-old Japanese traditions and sensibilities. ⟶
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Announcing ironomi 10th album ‘himorogi’
himorogi is the tenth album by ironomi. Divining Japanese mythology and its relationship with nature, the new album is an aural pastorale that fosters deeper territory in the realm of spiritual searching through dreamy, drifting piano, 17-string koto (jūshichi-gensō) and… ⟶
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Out Now: Janis Crunch & haruka nakamura ’12 & 1 SONG’ (Remastered LP Edition)
Originally released in 2011, Janis Crunch and haruka nakamura’s 12 & 1 SONG is out now on vinyl for the very first time. ⟶
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Out Now: Hiroshi Ebina ‘In science and the human heart’
Out today, In science and the human heart is an album of specially composed musical environments designed to enhance and serve that inner center of you that is naturally tranquil and peaceful. ⟶
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Announcing Janis Crunch & haruka nakamura ’12 & 1 SONG’ (Remastered LP Edition)
Eleven years after its original release, Janis Crunch and haruka nakamura’s well-loved winter masterpiece returns on KITCHEN. LABEL on December 23, 2022. ⟶