Name: Emigrant EP
Brand: Kishi Bashi

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JNR365LPC1

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Clear

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Mountain Spring Clear

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Download code: Yes

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-05-21

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Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

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0753936907997

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1 / 12" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / clear

Artist

Kishi Bashi

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Alternative / Modern

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Joyful Noise Recordings

Joyful Noise Recordings is an independent music label based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Since its inception in the early 2000s, the label has been dedicated to releasing innovative and boundary-pushing music across various genres.

With a roster that includes *Kishi Bashi*, *Sufjan Stevens*, and *Deerhoof*, Joyful Noise Recordings has become known for its commitment to supporting unique and talented artists. The label's diverse catalog spans from indie rock to experimental pop, showcasing a range of artistic voices.

Not only does Joyful Noise Recordings release albums, but they also offer exclusive limited edition vinyl releases through their subscription service called "The White Label Series." This allows fans to discover new music while collecting rare and collectible records.

Kishi Bashi is a talented musician known for his unique blend of indie pop and orchestral arrangements. With influences ranging from classical music to Japanese folk, he creates captivating and ethereal soundscapes that transport listeners to another world.

Similar to artists like Vacationer, Yellow Ostrich, and Rubblebucket, Kishi Bashi's music combines catchy melodies with intricate instrumentation. His songs are filled with lush strings, soaring vocals, and infectious hooks that will have you humming along in no time.

Having collaborated with notable acts such as Mother Falcon and San Fermin, Kishi Bashi has proven himself as a versatile artist who can seamlessly blend genres. Whether you're a fan of indie rock or experimental pop, his music offers something for everyone.

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First new music since 2019’s Omoiyari. It features covers of Regina Spektor and Dolly Parton.

Over the last several years, the critically acclaimed composer and adventurous multi-instrumentalist Kishi Bashi has travelled frequently to Montana and Wyoming to work on Omoiyari, a “song film” about Japanese internment during WWII. The experience was potent for Kishi Bashi, who conducted research for the film (and 2019 album of the same name) by speaking to internment camp incarcerees and descendents. These conversations led to him reflecting on his own identity as a Japanese-American while laying the foundation of his Emigrant EP.

Along with the brutal history and harsh climate of the American West, Kishi Bashi also sensed a hope and potential, compassion, and resilience. In Emigrant EP, he celebrates these qualities. Arranged and recorded over the last year, the six tracks serve as a time capsule of the 2020 condition and a continuation of the concepts explored in Omoiyari. What’s more, they find Kishi Bashi rewriting musical tradition in the image of his own experience, further embracing his love for roots music and violin fiddling.

Emigrant EP

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