Tracklist
Mutsuki
Kisaragi
Yayoi
Uzuki
Satsuki
Minazuki
Fumizuki
Hazuki
Nagatsuki
Kannatsuki
Shimotsuki
Shiwasu
Toshi
Toshi (年) means “year” in Japanese. This LP brings together twelve lofi singles, each inspired by a month of Japan’s traditional calendar, forming a complete sonic journey through the seasons.
From spring’s first blossoms to winter’s quiet introspection, Toshi translates time, nature, and cultural tradition into sound. Each track reflects a specific moment in the year – not as a snapshot, but as a mood – creating an album designed for focus, reflection, and slow listening.
A Year Told in Sound
Toshi unfolds gradually, mirroring the rhythm of the year itself:
- Spring begins with renewal, lightness, and gentle movement
- Summer brings warmth, rain, poetry, and subtle emotional contrast
- Autumn slows everything down, introducing stillness and introspection
- Winter closes the cycle with restraint, endurance, and reflection
Rather than dramatic shifts, the album embraces continuity. Transitions are soft, moods overlap, and emotions evolve naturally – just like the seasons.
Toshi was produced on PO-33 KO
Toshi was crafted primarily using the PO-33 KO, embracing limitations to keep the sound intimate and focused. Soft keys, warm pads, minimal percussion, and restrained melodies form the core palette.
The production avoids excess, choosing a minimal path – leaving space for breath, thought, and atmosphere. Each track is designed to function on its own, yet flow seamlessly as part of the album, encouraging full-length listening from start to finish.