Animaru
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'No second-guessing, no overthinking. The way I want to live my life is by doing the things that are important to me, and I think everyone should live that way,' says Mei Semones of her strengthened self-assurance. Through continuously honing in on her signature fusion of indie rock, bossa nova, jazz and chamber pop in a way that highlights her technical prowess on guitar, the 24-year-old Brooklyn-based songwriter and guitarist is quickly establishing herself as an innovative musical force. Since the release of her acclaimed 2024 Kabutomushi EP, a series of lushly orchestrated reflections on love in its many stages, Mei has gone on to tour extensively across the US, cultivate a dedicated following, and write and record her highly anticipated debut album, Animaru. Meaning 'animal' in Japanese, Animaru is the embodiment of Mei's deeper trust in her instincts - a collection of musically impressive tracks that see Mei sounding more adventurous, more vulnerable and more confident than ever before.Mei's newfound assertiveness comes in part from her experiences in the past year, as 2024 was a transformative year for the Mei Semones band. They shared bills with the likes of Liana Flores, Elephant Gym and Kara Jackson, among others, and Mei transitioned to doing music full-time. Amidst the frequent touring, Mei and her five-piece band recorded the album in the summer of 2024 at Ashlawn Recording Company, a farm studio in Connecticut operated by their friend Charles Dahlke. To these
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Catalogue Number: BR066CASSFormat: Cassette
Artist: Semones, Mei
Release Date: 02 May 2025
Genre: Alternative
Label: Bayonet
Distributor: Rocket Group
