The third release from the bathhouse-loving label 'Oke Music Factory' is here-and it's a brand-new 7-inch single from none other than Towa Tei! As part of his lifelong journey through Japan's finest hot springs and hidden baths, Towa Tei delivers a steamy, relaxing, and deeply dope soundscape.With warm beats and effects echoing at just the right angle, the track features philosophical lyrics by SWEET ROBOTS and the hypnotic refrain of 'ONSEN' and 'ROTEN'-before you know it, your mind is submerged in a luxurious free-flowing hot spring state.Also included on Side A is an a cappella version that offers meditative benefits for both body and mind. On Side B, an exquisite etching of an illustration by NONCHELEE makes this 7-inch a true collector's item.Mastering by Naoya Tokunou. Jacket and artwork by NONCHELEE.-Artist: Towa TeiTitle: NOTHING ELSE (Japanese Title / Subtitle: Furo ni Naritai)VOCALS : SWEET ROBOTSCHORUS : OTO & TOWAKEYBOARDS AND DRUMS PROGRAMMING : Towa TeiMastered by: Naoya TokunouArtwork by: NONCHELEEEDirected by: Takeshi SugioTotal Produced by: OKEBI-[Towa Tei]Towa Tei made his U.S. debut in 1990 as a member of DEEE-LITE with the album 'World Clique.' He has since released 13 solo albums, three albums under the name SWEET ROBOTS AGAINST THE MACHINE, and works as part of METAFIVE, among others.In 2025, his 13th solo album 'AH!!' was released digitally on March 29, followed by a vinyl release on June 6. Since April, he has also been providing the theme music for Billboard Live.Additionally, he composed the music for 'The Song of Four Wings (Japanese title: 'Yonmaiba no Uta'),' featured in 'STAR WARS: VISIONS 3,' which will begin streaming on October 29. Oke MUSIC FACTORY has previously released titles such as 'On Rei / Froject A' (2022) by EVISBEATS and Nagipan, and 'Flow Ya Mind' (2023) by Neibiss × Pasocom Music Club. This latest release marks the third installment in the series.Stay tuned for more from Oke MUSIC FACTORY there's much more to come!
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October 10, 2025
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