Le Makeup is a new type of singer-songwriter/producer who goes through ambient/minimal/indie R&B and Japanese pop.
Following the album “Odorata” released in February 2023 with a gorgeous guest lineup, the album “Yokan” will be released for the first time in 1 year and 3 months.
A collection of Japanese introspective folk/cloud rap/avant folk that deals with daily life and trauma in southern Osaka, with a looped guitar/piano track.
Mastering is Seigen Ono (Saidera Mastering).
Born in Osaka in 1997. Le Makeup is a new type of singer-songwriter/producer who goes through ambient/minimal/indie R&B and Japanese pop.
While running his own label PURE VOYAGE, he has released releases on overseas labels such as LA’s Eternal Dragonz and Austria’s Ashida Park, as well as Osaka’s popular label EM Records, as well as co-released with Canadian producer Ryan Hemsworth.
In recent years, she has been active in participating in the “Movie Girl” Original Soundtrack supervised by tofubeats, and providing, producing, and participating in songs for artists such as gummyboy, Lil Soft Tennis, NTsKi, and Dove.
In October 2022, they will perform in South Korea, and in November they will tour the EU in the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany, and their unique movements are gaining attention.
“Odorata”, released in 2023, became a hot topic, including being featured on Pitchfork.
Following “Odorata”, the album “Yokan” will be released for the first time in 1 year and 3 months.The album is a looped guitar/piano track, a Japanese introspective folk cloud that deals with everyday life and trauma in Minami-Osaka. Rap/avant folk collection.
During the production of “Yokan,” which I started after completing “Odorata,” I came up with a sound inspired by the acoustic guitar I had picked up for the first time in a while, and an auto-tuned vocal that spoke for me.
It’s sad yet airy music that I was able to output in the most natural way out of all my works to date.
Artwork is by Fujimura Family.
Mastering is Seigen Ono (Saidera Mastering).
Le Makeup “Premonition”
2024.05.15 Release
Digital / PURE010
Released by AWDR/LR2
https://ssm.lnk.to/Yokan_
01. I Wish I Were a Fool
02.26
03. Premonition
04. I can’t forget
05. After the rain
06. Like you
07. Freedom
08. Walk
09. Illusion
10. Why
11. Tennoji
12. Boy feat. Dove
Lyrics & Music, Arranged by Le Makeup
(M.12) Lyrics by Le Makeup, Dove
Mixed, Produced by Le Makeup
Mastered by Seigen Ono (Saidera Mastering)
Guitar, Bass, Synthesizer : Le Makeup
(M.02) Chorus: Dove
Artwork by Fujimura Family
Hide your scars where you can’t see them.
Don’t let anyone touch you, but don’t be ashamed.
Looking south of Osaka and west of the sun.
Everything that can’t be seen is the truth.
Suburbs of Osaka. A song for me as I walk alone, a song I keep talking about in my head. I cry a lot, but it’s just that my tears are brittle.
If anyone likes it, I’d like to talk to them. I can’t really look you in the eye and talk.
Le Makeup
Le Makeup will hold their first one-man live “Yokan”.
Le Makeup One-Man Live “Premonition”
https://www-shibuya.jp/schedul……017612.php
Date:2024.05.21 (Tue) Open/Start 19:00/20:00
Venue:WWW (Shibuya, Tokyo)
Act:Le Makeup (Oneman Show)
Adv.: 3,000 Yen (Tax in) +1D
Door: 3,500 Yen (Tax in) +1D
Ticket: LivePocket https://t.livepocket.jp/e/lemakeup
Information:WWW (03-5458-7685)
From songs from the album “Binetsu” released in 2020 as a solo and band set to songs from the new album.
I might do some older songs as well.
Whether you know me or don’t know me, if you listen to me on this day, I feel like you’ll understand what I’m thinking (I was thinking). Let’s leave aside whether you all need to understand.
I’m not saying I’m going to cause anything or save anyone, but if you come to WWW on May 21st, I think you’ll see me performing. That’s all I can promise you. I’ve been waiting for an opportunity like this so I’m happy and looking forward to it.
Le Makeup
Le Makeup will also hold their first one-man live “Yokan” in their hometown, Osaka. (Currently accepting advance tickets)
Le Makeup One-Man Live “Premonition” Osaka
https://eplus.jp/le_makeup
Date:2024.06.09 (Sun) Open/Start 17:30/18:00
Venue:LIVE SPACE CONPASS (Shinsaibashi, Osaka)
Act:Le Makeup (Oneman Show)
Adv.: 3,000 Yen (Tax in) +1D
Door: 3,500 Yen (Tax in) +1D
Ticket:e+ https://eplus.jp/le_makeup
Official fastest advance (first come first served) 2024.05.15 (Wed) 18:00-2024.05.24 (Fri) 23:59
Information:YUMEBANCHI (06-6341-3525)
Following WWW, we will also have a release live for “Yokan” in Osaka. 6/9!
I wrote the album while I was in Osaka, so I wonder if it would sound different if I listened to it after walking around the city.
CONPASS is also the place where I always go for drinks. As for singing, if I didn’t speak the Kansai dialect, I’m sure the songs would be different. It’s an album that came about naturally like that.
Anyway…I’ll be waiting!
Le Makeup
Le Makeup
Singer/producer.
He began seriously composing music while attending Kwansei Gakuin University, and has since released his works on various labels both domestically and internationally. Released the album “Binetsu” in 2020.
He has also performed in China, South Korea, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany.
In February 2023, he released the album “Odorata” in which Dove, gummyboy, JUMADIBA, Tohji, and Tamaki Roy participated. It became a hot topic, being featured on Pitchfork.
New album “Yokan” will be released on May 15, 2024. He will perform his first one-man “Yokan” at WWW (Tokyo) on May 21st and CONPASS (Osaka) on June 9th.
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Le Makeup『Odorata』
2023.02.15 Release
PURE005
Released by AWDR/LR2
https://ssm.lnk.to/Odorata
01. Odorata
02. About that day
03. Beautiful person
04. Dress
https://youtu.be/EsX1vz-FDN0
05. Partner
06. Futari no Kage feat. Dove
07. Alice feat. JUMADIBA
08. We are still
09. Play feat. Tohji, gummyboy
10. Might be an angel
11. In the Mood for Summer / Sweater
12. Kasanaru Kage feat. Dove
13. Calabria
https://youtu.be/bouPZGW17BE
14. Every Breath feat. Tamaki ROY
15. Warm sun, new town
https://youtu.be/YILDpUJSBpc
16. Continuation of that story
17. Drive My Car (You and Me)
18.Self Service