Emputei has been gaining a reputation in various places, with their debut album 'QUIET FRIENDS' released in November 2022 being selected as a Tower Recommendation, and also selected as TOWER TOKAI NEXT FUTURE, which TOWER RECORDS promotes artists in the Tokai region. From their second album 'TIME' released in March 2024, in addition to the three original members Koichiro Okunaka (Vocal/Guitar), Kunikazu Hishijima (Guitar), and Kazutaka Ishijima (Keyboard), the rhythm section of Yukihiro Kamiya (Drums) and Shun Akatsuka (Bass) have been added as official members, making the band a five-person group that has succeeded in gaining groove and physicality as a band. In addition to the new EP of this newcomer from the Tokyo and Nagoya indie scene, which is also highly praised by Enon Kawatani (indigo la End / Gesu no Kiwami Otome), two analogue versions of 'chorus - EP', which is famous among fans as a masterpiece, will be released at the same time!
Release date:
March 21, 2025
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