It has been announced that Umei Misaki will release her new single “Loops feat. Shöka” on Wednesday, February 12th.
Umei Misaki is a pianist/composer who continues to create unique music while crossing genres. This 6th single is said to be alternative jazz, with rock and progressive elements intersecting overwhelming energy and detailed composition. In addition to the authentic formations of Umei Misaki (Pf.), Kogane Maru Kei (Gt.), Furuki Keisuke (Cb.), and Nakamura Kaito (Dr.), Shöka (Sukano Sakika), who also works with the unit haruyoi, is also a vocalist. Participated as. The unconventional scat vocals are said to give the song even more vibrant.
In “innerjade,” released in December, Umei Misaki made full use of transparent trackmaking to express a delicate and fantastic worldview. Furthermore, in his unit with Kitamura Tsubame, °pbdb, he has developed a wide variety of musicalities, including jazz, electronics, and drums and bass, and has sought new expressions. However, this work shows an energetic approach that sets it apart from before, and strongly impressed her potential as a musician, like Tigran Hamasyan and Mark Guiliana, who continue to evolve in their own way, transcending genre boundaries.
The artwork was co-written by illustrators Kubota Hiroko and Umei Misaki. The illustrations were done by Kubota, and the title and object design for “Loops” was created by Umei himself. He continues to challenge himself not only in music but also in visual terms, and is an attempt to expand his worldview visually.
In addition, Umei Misaki will be participating as a band member on the Japan tour of Geordie Greep, a guitar/vocalist for Black Midi. This was a direct offer from Geordie Greep herself, indicating that her performance is highly regarded both domestically and internationally.
■Geordie Greep Japan Tour 2025 Details
[Release Information]
Umei Misaki “Loops feat. Shöka”
Release Date: 2025.02.12 (Wed.)
Label:.plum(es)
Tracklist:
1. Loops feat. Shöka
Compose, Piano: Umei Misaki
Vocal: Shöka
Guiter: Kogane Maru Kei
Contrabass: Furuki Yoshisuke
Drum: Nakamura Kaito
Recording, Mix, Mastarign: Wakui Yoshimasa
Cover Art: Kubota Hiroko, Umei Misaki
