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
Label:
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Vinyl Care - Top Picks
A selection of accesories to keep your turntable equipment & vinyl records in the best shape
-
Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
Features an elliptical stylus that accurately tracks the grooves of vinyl records, delivering a rich, detailed sound with an output voltage of 5.5 mV
-
Ortofon 2M Blue Premounted
Mounted on the SH-4 Black Headshell, this setup delivers exceptional clarity, dynamic range, and accurate sound reproduction.
-
Cartridges - Top Picks
A selection of turnatble cartridges that provide great performance and sound quality
-
Nobsound Little Bear T7 Tube Preamp
Delivers rich, warm audio through its high-quality vacuum tubes, featuring multiple inputs and adjustable gain
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Motion City Soundtrack The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World
Epitaph
September 19, 2025 -
The Lemonheads Love Chant
Fire Records
October 24, 2025 -
The Aces Gold Star Baby (Gold)
Vector
October 24, 2025 -
Richard Ashcroft Natural Rebel (Blue)
Bmg Int'l
September 26, 2025 -
John Maus Later Than You Think
Young
September 26, 2025 -
Dido No Angel (Deluxe Package)
Legacy Recordings
September 19, 2025 -
Buckingham Nicks Buckingham Nicks
Rhino Records
September 19, 2025 -
Grant Green Solid (Blue Note Classic Edition)
Blue Note
October 17, 2025 -
Devendra Banhart Cripple Crow (20th Anniversary; Deluxe; Black/Green) [3xLP]
Heavy Flowers
September 12, 2025 -
Native Sun Concrete Language
TODO
September 19, 2025 -
Miles Kane Sunlight In The Shadows (Blue Skies)
Easy Eye Sound
October 17, 2025 -
Mark William Lewis Mark William Lewis
A24 Music
September 12, 2025 -
Upchuck I'm Nice Now
Domino Record Co
October 3, 2025 -
Rhys Fulber Memory Impulse Autonomy
Artoffact Records
September 12, 2025