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To listen to Ichiko Aoba is to be drawn into a world as intimate as a warmly lit home, but cosmic in scale. The Japanese singer, songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, has taken a dedicated online fanbase built from TikTok sounds and critically acclaimed, and translated that into international tours spanning more than 20 countries. She was well known in Japan—collaborating with artists like Haruomi Hosono, Cornelius, and the late Ryuichi Sakamoto—but Windswept Adan earned the adoration of fellow musicians like Japanese Breakfast, Pomme and Weyes Blood. Aoba’s latest album, Luminescent Creatures, is the culmination of her 15-year long career and finds her deftly melding the jazz-infused folk with the orchestral world building. Available exclusively on eco-vinyl, the eco-friendly packaging reflects Aoba's deep commitment to environmentalism. 

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Ichiko Aoba

Luminescent Creatures

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Ocean Blue Eco Mix
Released28/02/2025Catalogue NumberHERM003LPXLearn more
Black Eco Mix
Released28/02/2025Catalogue NumberHERM003LPEstimated dispatch between Mon 26 May and Sat 31 MayLearn more
Released07/03/2025Catalogue NumberHERM003CDEstimated dispatch between Thu 22 May and Fri 23 MayLearn more