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KIRINJI has been working as a Takaki Horigome's solo project since 2021. KIRINJI will release his 16th album "Steppin' Out" on September 6th, 2023 for the first time in a year and nine months since his previous album "crepuscular", which strongly reflected the influence of the pandemic.
"Steppin' Out" consists of seven new songs plus "Rainy Runway" and "nestling", which were released in 2022 and 2023 respectively.
The album leaves a strong impression with its positive lyrics and
acoustic music instrumental sounds.
It is a perfect representation of his label "syncokin", which he launched this April, in terms of both exceptional lyrics and sounds. It shows his ambition, who is taking one step forward into a new chapter of his music career.
"honomekashi feat. SE SO NEON" from the album will be pre-released on July 26th, 2023. KIRINJI collaborated with the international acclaimed rock band from Korea "SE SO NEON" to produce "honomekashi feat. SE SO NEON." The theme is non-verbal communication.
The song is a mix of Japanese language and Korean language. Its chill vibe, which will make you want to dance, is perfect for summer.
The contemporary avant-rock duo, KIRINJI was formed in October 1996, in Tokyo, Japan, when brothers Yasuyuki and Takaki Horigome (both Guitar/Vo, respectively) started writing songs together. They soon successfully established themselves in the limelight of the J-POP scene in Japan and made an indie debut in 1997.The duo made a major debut in 1998. In 2013, Yasuyuki Horigome left KIRINJI and Takaki Horigome restarted six-member band "KIRINJI" with new members. Disbanding in 2020, KIRINJI has been active as Takaki Horigome's solo project since 2021. KIRINJI has established his new label "syncokin" and just released the first digital single "nestling" In April 2023. In addition to the release of his own works and live performances, he has covered a wide range of activities such as providing music to various artists, creating BGM and themed songs for TV dramas and movies. Based on his deep knowledge for music, songwriting breaking down genre and unique perspective for music, KIRINJI has attracted not only music fans but also renowned musicians and celebrities.
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