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発表されてからやや時間が経っておりますが……〈ソーシャルTV局〉としてお馴染みの2.5Dを運営する2.5D PRODUCTIONが、新レーベルを設立。その第1弾として、5月18日にTomgggと小林うてな、それぞれのニュー・アルバムが5月18日に同時リリースされる。現在、両作品の収録曲が1曲ずつレーベルのSoundCloudで公開中だ。
海外のファンも多いTomgggの新作『Art Nature』は、昨年の初EP『Butter Sugar Cream』以来となる音源集。公開されている“Tick Tock Skip Drop”はゲスト・ヴォーカルを務めたボンジュール鈴木との相性がとにかく抜群で、メルヘンなサウンドがジェットコースター的に展開するトラックと、鈴木のウィスパー・ヴォイスがこれ以上ないマッチングを見せている! アルバムにはほかにもtsvaci（辻林美穂）が参加、Miliがリミックスを手掛けているとのこと。
そして、D.A.N.や王舟、蓮沼執太フィルでの存在感のあるサポート仕事も好評の小林うてな。Seihoがマスタリングを担当した彼女の初アルバム『VATONSE』収録曲“EN”は、ディープなベースが蠢くアトモスフェリックで官能的なナンバーだ。サウンドの一部として機能しているスピリチュアルな自身のヴォーカルを含め、FKAツイッグスを彷彿とさせる聴き心地だが、さてアルバムの仕上がりはいかに!?
なお、この2組に続いてPARKGOLFも2.5D PRODUCTIONから新作を発表予定で、この3者が出演するレーベルのローンチ・パーティーが5月6日（金）にRed Bull Studio Tokyo Hallで開催される。入場無料とのことなので、ぜひ足を運んでみてほしい!
※2.5D PRODUCTION LABEL LAUNCH PARTYの詳細はこちら
Tomggg and Utena Kobayashi announced as first artists to release albums from new label by 2.5 PRODUCTION this May. Songs from the albums unveiled and currently available online!
By: Naoko Kato (Mikiki)
2.5 PRODUCTIONS, the creators’ collective that acts as artist management agency/label and also known for running [2.5D], the ‘social TV station’ (that broadcasts/live-streams original contents online and from the 2.5D Studio in the famous PARCO building of Shibuya) has launched a new label. The first couple of artists to be making releases from this new label are Tomggg and Utena Kobayashi, ―both to drop new albums simultaneously on May 18th. A track each from their new albums are currently available on SoundCloud to listen.
Tomggg who already enjoys a steady international fan base will be releasing “Art Nature,” the first collection of new material to be made available since his debut EP “Butter Sugar Cream” released last year. The song on SoundCloud ―“Tick Tock Skip Drop”― reveals the simply fantastic chemistry with Bonjour Suzuki who was invited as the guest writer and vocalist, and the rollercoasting fairy tale-like sounds exhibits a next-to-nothing perfect match with the whispering voice of Bonjour Suzuki. tsvaci（Miho Tsujibayashi, singer-songwriter） also appears on the album while Mili (music production unit) undertakes the remixing of the piece.
In the meantime, Utena Kobayashi has been enjoying favorable reception with her impressive support works for D.A.N. (minimal-mellow club-sound band), Oh Shu (singer-songwriter) or Shuta Hasunuma Philharmonic Orchestra. “EN”, recorded on her first ever album “VATONSE” of which Seiho (DJ/producer) served as mastering engineer, is an atmospheric and sensual number with deep bass sounds squirming around. Added to her own spiritual vocals that also function as part of the sounds of the song, the song makes for a pleasant listen that reminds one of FKA Twigs, but let’s see how the whole album turns out.
Note that following the above 2 artists, PARKGOLF (Sapporo-based producer) will also be making a release from this label, and a party to celebrate the new launch will be held on Friday, May 8th at Red Bull Studio Tokyo Hall. Nicely free of charge, you are all welcome to take part and witness the fabulous celebration!
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