I'm entering the final stage of completing my album, so I will be stepping away from Bluesky for a little while. I expect to return sometime in September, and I truly look forward to having more enjoyable conversations about music with you then. Until that time, please stay well and take care!:)

Whenever possible,I want to hand my music directly to fans and thank you in person. It’s frustrating that I can’t do this because we live so far apart. If I release physical media,I’ll be sure to include extra value,bonus content that feels like meeting and talking face-to-face. Thank you as always!

This morning, while the sun hasn't fully risen yet, I'm eating hiyamugi and listening to chill house music. Listening to the cicadas' chorus echoing through town, I'm setting off on my bike, sunflowers at my side, on a small summer adventure to a shady park. May my body not melt like butter.

There are days when nothing comes to mind, and on those days,if I rush to produce something,I sometimes lose sight of my true feelings or my own music. So I make a point of genuinely enjoying the emptiness. If there were a waterfall right in front of me,I'd probably spend the whole day watching it.

The kid sitting next to me on the bus was singing different verses and choruses of nursery rhymes together, and it was cooler than any transition I’ve heard lately. It put me in such a good mood first thing in the morning. I believe age doesn’t matter when it comes to entertaining people with music.

#PostsFromProsperityAve Bandcamp really is the best. Congrats!

I discovered a YouTube channel called Middle8 that explains the background of famous music, and I’ve really enjoyed learning music history while studying English. Knowing the stories behind the songs lets me listen from a whole new perspective, which I absolutely love.

Fortunately, more and more listeners want to feature my music on on-demand radio, which makes me so happy! Thank you so much for your continued support! To make it easier for everyone, I have created an airplay policy. Please take a look :) (This policy is provisional and may be updated) 1/4

Watching movies in English reminds me of when I first started playing bass,suddenly hearing lines clearly and feeling discouraged. In other words,it’s tough now,but imagining where I could be in a few years makes it exciting. I hope to speak some English when I meet you all at my live show someday.

Yesterday I made two more demos and went to bed, but I realized that much of my daily motivation comes from the sense that my own creative work is progressing. Of course, listening to music is also important, but being able to produce something helps calm my mind the next day.

On summer days when I can get sunburned just by going outside to buy ice cream at the convenience store, I’m immersed in my music, feeling the heat on my sunburned skin. When I finish my favorite demo, it’s a great way to cool down, and the act of creating gives me a refreshing sense of relief.

I am one of the lucky ones who gets to watch others create, Watch art happen. This is it ❤️

I love listening to the amazing music of my wonderful followers, but I also love other artworks. Could you tell me what you are creating now, what you’ve been creating for a long time, or what kind of art you like? Music is of course welcome too! I’d love to draw some energy from your art!:)

I’ve just passed 400 followers on Bandcamp! Back in January,I was still under 300,which means more than 100 new listeners have joined me by this summer. I feel truly fortunate,and I’m deeply grateful for all of your support. Thank you so much for being here. ureterocele.bandcamp.com/album/left-r...

I recently saw Arturo Lanz (of Esplendor Geométrico) perform live. It was my first time experiencing live industrial music, and I was captivated by the aggressive soundscape that unfolded from a stark, minimalist setup of iPads and MacBook. The 50-minute performance was utterly mesmerizing.

This was shared by @ureterocele.bsky.social recently and I'm finally watching it. Fucking amazing. I saw Otomo Yoshihide in Cleveland at Speak in Tongues ages ago. It was the only time the entire crowd was mesmerized and dead quiet for the entire set. I miss that place. youtu.be/wNgPvVPGyf0?...

Flying freely through the sky, finding sounds in that boundless freedom, and weaving my own life into them. I believe that discovering music in a record shop feels exactly like that, venturing into the city and finding it for myself. That, to me, is one of the true values of analog.

Thank you for sharing, @aeon-music.bsky.social !:) My music is growing every day thanks to your support. This album has been giving me irreplaceable encounters and experiences.

When I focus only on my destination,I can feel discouraged sometimes,but when I break it into the distance I can cover in a day,it feels realistic. I think the same goes for music. If I avoid getting caught up in the finished product and focus on the work at hand,I may reach the top before I know.

I love fast-paced scenes and short, intense stories, and I bring that preference into my music. My impatient personality, which makes my thoughts jump from one thing to the next, has helped me appreciate the beauty in the fleeting nature of things. It’s one of the aesthetics I strive to express.

I've been sick with a fever lately. While I had a fever, my joints ached and my mind felt foggy, which reminded me how happy I am to function normally. Strangely, once I recovered, my enthusiasm for music more than doubled. Maybe having a fever is like my body running an update in the background.

It’s raining in Tokyo today. On days like this,I try to make the rain more enjoyable by playing rainy jazz. When the humidity is high,I listen to inorganic drone and the like. I’m reminded how amazing music’s ability to balance with the weather is. Whatever the weather tomorrow,it’ll be a good day.

I visited the Heralbony gallery. The company transforms the unique talents and perspectives of people with intellectual disabilities into art,sharing them with the world and redefining society’s understanding of “disability.” For this project,they collaborated with Cornelius. And I love this music.

The “thing that found me” I mentioned in yesterday's post was this video. I'm deeply drawn to experimental musical approaches like this. It started with confusion, hen surprise,and finally,insight. I want to cherish moments like these. There will always be something new for me somewhere.

Sometimes, I stumble upon performances or music that completely shatter my preconceptions. These moments are rare and come out of nowhere. And sometimes, things I searched for but never found end up staying with me for a long, long time, quietly becoming a part of who I am. It found me today.

As night falls, I feel a strange longing for the heat of the day, which had felt so unbearable earlier. Tokyo is also expected to be sunny tomorrow, and on this night before another summer day, I’m looking for the perfect music to match the mood. If you have any recommendations, please let me know!

I've set a small goal related to music. But it's a long-term goal, one I've set for 20 years from now. It's a declaration that I won't quit music, and at the same time, a declaration that I won't lie about my music. Let's still be talking about music then. But as always, I'm living in the moment.

It took me a long time to reach this understanding and it made my enjoyment of music so much better when I got there.

Everyone has their own past and circumstances, and it seems to me that their music is shaped by those unique experiences. That’s why there’s no such thing as superiority or inferiority. What exists are individual preferences, and I believe it’s through those preferences that we form connections.

At the sauna I stayed at last night,a staff member performed a dance with large towels to stir the steam,to the sound of soothing ambient music. Experiencing modern dance in such a setting was unexpected,but it left me feeling deeply relaxed. It's such a joy to stumble upon art in unexpected places.

Tomorrow, I’m going on a short trip to somewhere a bit far from Tokyo, so I’ve been looking up record shops and music spots in the area. I’m going to bed with the same feeling I had as a kid, trying to pack more toys into my bag than I could carry. Good night, everyone here.

I think that just as chewing food thoroughly lets me discover its true flavor, listening to music with my full attention can lead to interesting discoveries. Walking while listening is nice, but sitting in a chair, closing my eyes, and immersing myself in the music is also deeply enjoyable.

Blisters on my feet, mosquito bites, the weight of my backpack still lingering on my shoulders, and a sunburned face. These were the souvenirs I brought back from the music festival. The fragments of music still etched into my body stir me as I step back into my room. I'm home. I had a great time.

Because of the warmth and kindness of my followers on Bluesky, I’m able to express myself freely, without feeling shy or anxious. I truly owe it all to you. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

I’m heading to a music festival in Niigata tomorrow, so tonight I had a little solo pre-fest celebration, listening to artists who’ll be performing. Suddenly realized it’s already 2:00 a.m. here in Tokyo. I might not be on Bluesky tomorrow, but hope you all have a great day, or a good night.

Fed by the nourishment called art, the seed called “myself” sprouted and grew into what I now recognize as my own values and sensitivity. Perhaps, for me, being a musician means gathering the flowers that bloom from within and offering them to others as a bouquet called music.

The Way

A rule I learned: write for yourself, mix for the audience.

One million percent THIS!

This should be the gold standard for all music and musicians: you create precisely the music that brings you joy and if other folks dig it too, well, neat.

it’s fascinating thinking about music without people

I think there is nothing more fulfilling as a musician than creating music just for my own enjoyment and having people who love that music. It's not about meeting certain standards, but about fulfilling my own heart. No matter how much I try to hide myself, it'll always be there waiting at the end.

After a long day of activity, listening to indie pop with elements of folk and shoegaze before going to bed gives me the same feeling as drinking water after a long bath, as it permeates my entire body. I think it’s about time to close my eyes. I hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow, with music.

I’ve moved the date up slightly from what was originally planned, all tracks will be available to stream on Bandcamp until July 20 (JST). After that, it will return to the usual 2-track preview. Thank you so much to everyone who has taken the time to listen. My second album is coming very soon.

It’s so hot that stepping outside feels like being sprayed with a misting bottle, so I’m listening to Jack Johnson and waiting for the sun to leave the pitcher’s mound and head back to the bench. Looks like today in Tokyo will be one of those days that make me want to listen to music by the beach.

Someone once said that appearance, like clothing, is the outer layer of one’s inner self. Music, too, is an expression of the heart, and the path a person chooses reflects their individuality. I think it’s beautiful to be able to glimpse someone’s heart in the ordinary moments of everyday life.

It takes about two hours by car to get from the easternmost part of Tokyo to the western mountains. I love driving that route with a playlist that starts with urban mellow music and shifts to pops, alternative, indie, folk, ambient and experimental, it really lets me feel Tokyo’s different sides.

I’m planning to go to the Fuji Rock Festival in Niigata for the first time at the end of July. I’m thinking of going just for the 1st day,but it might be streaming live all day like last year. If you have any recommendations from the lineup,please let me know! Image source: www.fujirockfestival.com

Fun times pass by like fireworks that shoot high into the night sky and disappear in an instant, but because that one moment can stay with me forever, I love fleeting things and want to experience as many of them as possible. Summer is full of live music shows, so I’m really looking forward to it.