New songs by artists Aki and Sakura Sakamoto have been released by Nippon Columbia’s new talent discovery project, Filter Project.
Aki is a singer-songwriter who is active mainly on social media. He regularly posts videos of himself singing cover songs of various genres, from Japanese to Western music, accompanied by the sound of an acoustic guitar, mainly on TikTok and Instagram. Aki’s unique and seductive singing voice has captivated many people, and his followers on various social media sites are increasing every day. The total number of views of his cover videos has exceeded 3 million. The new song “Ameme” is the second work from Filter Project, following the previous work “Himitsu no”. Aki says about “Ameme”: “I made this song by overlapping the turning points and stitches of life. I want people to listen to it with their current selves while drawing out their past selves.” Please check it out.
Sakura Sakamoto is a singer-songwriter from Nagasaki who spins innocent music with her memorable voice and pop piano.
He began working independently in 2020, and is involved in everything from songwriting to arranging. Regarding “Transparent” to be released by Filter Project
“I would be happy if this song could be a companion to you when you feel like staring at the scenery in the midst of your busy daily life,” he says.
On August 30th of this year, the band will hold their first hall live show, “organic,” at Sakura Hall in Owada, Shibuya Cultural Center.
Check out the Filter Project official playlist, where you can listen to all the songs released by the project so far.
■ “Weave”
Release date: April 24th
Music distribution URL:https://FilterProject.lnk.to/Amime
■ Profile
Aki
Someone who sings in the house.
■ Social Media
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@aki_chan_0
TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@aki_chan_00
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/aki_chan_0
■ “Transparent”
Release date: April 24th
Music distribution URL: https://FilterProject.lnk.to/Toumei
■ Profile
Sakura Sakamoto
A singer-songwriter from Nagasaki.
With her memorable vocals and pop piano, she weaves innocent music.
He began working independently in 2020, and is involved in everything from songwriting to arranging.
The song is available on various digital platforms, and the music video is also available on YouTube.
She also performs live, including solo shows, street piano performances, and live streaming of songs.
It has expanded in many different ways and, although it is a late bloomer, is beginning to attract attention from a wide range of people.
On August 30th this year, they will hold their first hall live performance, “organic”
The event will be held at Sakura Hall, Owada Cultural Center, Shibuya Ward.
■ Social Media
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@sakurasakamoto4857
Twitter:https://twitter.com/kukiwakamepanda
TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@zzzsakura
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sakulaughaway/
■Filter Project
URL:https://columbia.jp/filter/
playlist:https://lnk.to/Filter_Project
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/columbia_filterproject/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@columbia_filterproject
▼About the project name: Filter
A project that aims to discover new talent with the aim of creating digital hits and to implement promotions that are not bound by conventional wisdom.
The word “Filter” is also used to mean “to filter something” or to add search conditions. The name was chosen with the desire to “find the raw diamonds of high-quality music and hits” from the entertainment scene, which is overflowing with various granularities (contents and artists). Filter also means “to become known.”
The logo represents a bud (talent) blossoming and becoming known to the world.
▼Basic project policy
Aiming to create digital hits with “free thinking” in mind. Focus on discovering new talent.
