Michael Kaneko released her new single, “Blur feat. Yokkorio” today, Wednesday, June 18th.
Michael Kaneko is active in more than just Japan, including tours of Asia, performing at large festivals in various countries, and releasing collaboration songs with Thai band Temp. This is the first new project, a new chapter. Guest performances include the new Taipei-based SSW.YokkorioWith Yokkorio, Michael Kaneko trusts the arrangement, saying that he can “realize American indie sound.”Kamiya Tsupei(red shoes) are participating.
When producing the film, the theme was “indie folk sound” and the film was thoroughly paid attention to every detail of the sound production. One of the most notable features is the outro development. The composition is so that the scenery changes suddenly at the end of the song, bringing depth to the entire world view of the work.
[Comment by Michael Kaneko]
The new song “Blur” that he produced for his next album is a dreamy indie folk song. This is a love ballad that was a duet with Taiwanese singer-songwriter Yokkorio, who fell in love with her voice and musicality at first sight. The number of notes was small, making it a song that gently enveloped love. Please enjoy it!
[Yokkorio Comments]
“When I first heard ‘Blur’, what came to mind was the ‘art of not knowing’.”
I think Michael Kaneko beautifully expresses the feeling of moving forward in a natural way, both in the lyrics and in the sound. I think it’s a vibe that can be deeply sympathized with by people who are moving towards their goals but are confused by a future that is still not clearly visible. “Blur” has become a song that feels like a person who gently cuddles you in moments when your thoughts don’t stop. And he quietly speaks to me – even if the path to go is still blurry, that’s fine. If you can be yourself, you will surely see the path.
[Release Information]
Michael Kaneko “Blur feat. Yokkorio”
Release Date: 2025.06.18 (Wed.)
Label:origami PRODUCTIONS
Tracklist:
1. Blur feat. Yokkorio
