SHIMON HOSHINO & MICHAEL KANEKO - Closer [7" Vinyl]

Format: 7" Vinyl
Catalogue No.: IMWVR-1053
Barcode: 4580278268051 
Release Date: 28 Mar 2025
Genre: J-Pop

Side A. Shimon Hoshino & Michael Kaneko - Closer
Side B. Shimon Hoshino & Salty Jua - Feeze mains
 
A 7-inch single cut from the digital-only EP by Shimon Hoshino, a “lofi-surf” producer who is a hot topic in the chill/lofi scene, is now available!
Side A features the collaborative track "closer" with Shonan-born, Southern California-raised singer-songwriter Michael Kaneko.Side B features "freeze mains,"
a collaboration with Hawaii-born, Kyoto-raised trilingual rapper Salty Jua.
 
Shimon Hoshino is an artist who has been a hot topic in the chill/lofi scene. In 2019, he formed Osteoleuco, and in 2024, he formed Henryne Girls with DÉ DÉ MOUSE.
He has also released chill/lofi works under his solo name, which have become viral hits. Shimon Hoshino, who is also a surfer, creates chill-out sounds on the beach.
 
Side A "closer" is the first collaboration with Michael Kaneko, who shares a lot in common with me - Shonan, the sea, surfing.
The comfortable medium tempo lo-fi beat, the beautiful and sad piano melody, and the retro melodic vocal harmony create a dreamy atmosphere.
 
Side B "freeze mains" is a collaboration with Hawaii-born, Kyoto-raised trilingual rapper "Salty Jua". The crisp rap, set against the elegant piano and smoky lo-fi beat,
is an exhilarating piece with rhymes and flow like surging waves.