Oftentimes, a feeling of nostalgia is the heart of my music, and I always try to express my emotions and thoughts through sound. I believe that the ocean is a big source of power, both natural and emotional. From water arises a sense of loss and loneliness that perfectly embodies the nature of my music, which is why I did not change anything in my artistic process when making this EP. I incorporated the sound of waves — one of my favorite natural sounds ever — but every melody I created was intuitive. I feel a deep connection to nature, and working on this EP has only strengthened that bond. 

 

When I was living in Japan, staring at the ocean was one of my favorite things to do and it inspired many of the tracks I released. Working on this project gave me a chance to express my memories of the Japanese sea through music. The title of the EP, “Aquakimochi” includes the Japanese word “kimochi,” which means feeling or spirit, and each track title refers to an actual place in Japan. My work on these songs made me realize how music is crucial to storytelling.

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