Like Kids In The Sun

Satoko Ishimine, one of Okinawa's leading singers, makes a long-awaited return with *Like A Kids In The Sun*, her first mini-album of original material in 13 years. She wrote and composed all five tracks herself, including the lead single "Kaze no Oka" (Windy Hill) which echoes the American pop music that forms her musical roots, and "Yugure, Nukumori no Iro" (Twilight, the Color of Warmth), a fan favorite already performed live. The album also features "Bubbles" and "Dramatic," which hint at a UK rock influence, and "Nichijo" (Everyday Life), an indie-pop track featuring only guitar and vocals that speaks intimately to the listener. Fellow Okinawan singer-songwriter Tosh Kugai was brought on as producer, helping to broaden the album's musical arrangements.
Created by revisiting the childlike wonder she felt when she first fell in love with music and by embracing what she truly loves, the album's central theme is the liberation of the heart. It envelops the listener in a gentle, nostalgic embrace.