It has been announced that Makiko Suzuki will release her second solo album “mukuge” on Wednesday, June 26th. Pre-orders for the album will start at 0:00 on Sunday, June 16th.
Makiko Suzuki started her activities as a member of chelmico in 2014. After releasing her EP “Deep green” in 2017, she joined the Kanagawa Prefecture-based “Neighborhood Recording Team” Pistachio Studio and started her solo career. Her first album “ms” released in 2021 attracted a lot of attention, and she has been active in a variety of fields, including participating as a guest artist in works by STUTS, TOSHIKI HAYASHI (%C), yonawo, PAS TASTA, idom, and others.
Also since the beginning of this year, he has continued to be active, releasing in quick succession the song “Karakara”, written specifically for Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s new Pocari Sweat commercial, the song “Kimochi”, which is a tie-up with Kao’s new hair care brand “Melt”, and the recently announced “Utsutsu”.
For this album, she came up with the ideas for the guitar herself, and artists close to her, such as ryo takahashi, TOSHIKI HAYASHI (%C), Mei Semones, a 23-year-old singer-songwriter/guitarist based in Brooklyn, and TiMT, a producer based in Tokyo, participated in the composition and arrangement, making this a more creative challenge than ever before. In addition, the album was completed with the addition of luxurious sounds from gorgeous musicians such as Yuko Uesu, Wataru Mitsunaga, Naruki Numazawa, and ZAK, and is a perfect match for Makiko Suzuki’s gentle singing voice. The artwork, like the previous single, was also done by Ryu Okubo, an illustrator whom she deeply respects.
In addition, the music video for “Utsutsu,” which was released in advance in May, has also been released. THE D SoraKi, who has won numerous dance battles and contests both in Japan and overseas, appears in the video, and his light-hearted dancing to the music creates a comfortable feeling and breathes new life into the song.
There are only a few tickets left for the solo show and additional shows that were announced the other day. This will be a live show to promote the album, so be sure to check it out.
[Comment from Makiko Suzuki]
The previous album “ms” was made with the image of a small, cozy sound that would be made at home, but this time I aimed for a more outward-looking, open sound. I had musicians I respect participate in this album, and it’s become one of my personal favorites. I’m really happy that people can listen to the songs I’ve been saving up little by little. Recently, people have told me that Mamiko from chelmico and Mamiko Suzuki used to be the same person! I thought that was interesting. I’m feeling the joy of expressing various kinds of music and songs again. If you’d like, please come to see me at a live show. Thank you!
【release information】
Makiko Suzuki “mukuge”
Release Date: 2024.06.26 (Wed.)
【event information】
“Makiko Suzuki Solo Live -mukuge-“
Date and time: Friday, July 12, 2024 OPEN 18:00 / START 19:00
Venue: Ebisu The Garden Hall, Tokyo
Price: ADV. ￥5,000 (1D fee not included)
Cast:
Suzuki Makiko
·ticket
General release: June 15th (Sat) 10:00~
Inquiry:HIP 03-3475-9999
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“Makiko Suzuki Solo Live -mukuge- Additional Performance”
Date and time: Saturday, July 20, 2024 OPEN 17:00 / START 18:00
Venue: Yokohama Bay Hall, Kanagawa
Price: ADV. ￥5,000 (1D fee not included)
·ticket
Official advance sale (Pia)：Until 23:59 on Sunday, June 16th
General release: June 29th (Sat) 10:00~
Inquiry:HIP 03-3475-9999
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