Fans of synthwave! Synthwave up-and-comer, Kumiko25 dropped ‘SkyCityDeluxe’ on September 30th, and we think you will absolutely love it and with a sound of the highest standard that fuels an escapist dream, it’ easy to see why. Showing signs of a promising career, this is your chance to tune in to Kumiko25.
First impressions of ‘SkyCityDeluxe’ are strong. Before you even listen to the album, you’re drawn in by a visual space that is reminiscent of a futuristic sci-fi movie, and after pressing play, you become to learn that the visuals set the scene perfectly for what the music brings. An album that is made for those who want their art to take them to another place, to unwind and allow their mind to wander as they relax to music that is as easy to follow as it is wholly unique and unexpected. Starting off very strongly with the album’s namesake ‘SkyCityDeluxe’, Kumiko25 quickly proves his talent with ease, delivering a track where every second takes you on a journey to another world in your own mind with nothing but quintessential synthwave sounds.
Following on from the first track, we’re quickly introduced to the lead single on the second song, ‘Flight’. ‘Flight’ is a song where Kumiko showcases some of his more pop-like leanings, with a female vocalist taking centre stage ahead of the dreamscape that he invents routinely on ‘SkyCityDeluxe’ – these vocals indicate not only a healthy amount of versatility, but also show that he is able to cater to wider audiences with more mainstream style music. An overall really strong track that is worthy of being the lead single without a shadow of a doubt with a change in style to the rest which helps keep his core music feel fresh.
With music that gives an escapist feeling while balancing it with pop aspects, it creates an album that is worth listening to its every second. Tracks such as ‘SkyCityDeluxe’, ‘Kaleidosun’ and ‘You Are Now Leaving’ show pure synthwave talent, and tracks such as ‘Flight’ and ‘Midnight Racing Club’ changing it up with pop inspirations. Overall, ‘SkyCityDeluxe’ as an album shows us the best of what Kumiko can do – an immensely talented artist who takes to making good music like a duck to water.
Having already been released on September 30th, ‘SkyCityDeluxe’ is ready to be added to your playlist. Talent like this doesn’t go unnoticed for long, and with an already promising career on the horizon, it’s more than a safe bet to assume that Kumiko25 will soon be on to some very big things. Don’t miss out!