He used to know how it felt
To be a complete unknown
Like all those worn-out wheels
He just kept rolling down
She used to know how it felt
To be the fool on the hill
When all the flowers bloomed
She just kept dreaming through the night
Let me drive my car
Just print that plastic card
Trust me, I'll be OK
The streets will stay the same
They used to know how it felt
To take a walk on the wild side
Let all those slappers prove
That they're going to rule the world
Let me drive my car
Just print that plastic card
Trust me, I'll be OK
The streets will stay the same
- Lyricist
Kohei Kamoto
- Composer
Kohei Kamoto
- Producer
Kohei Kamoto
- Co-Producer
Yuma Koda
- Mixing Engineer
Kohei Kamoto, Yuma Koda
- Mastering Engineer
Hiroshi Ikeda
- Graphic Design
Kohei Kamoto
- Guitar
Kohei Kamoto
- Bass Guitar
Kohei Kamoto
- Drums
Kohei Kamoto
- Keyboards
Kohei Kamoto, Yuma Koda
- Synthesizer
Yuma Koda
- Vocals
Kohei Kamoto
- Adapter
Yuma Koda
Listen to Car by Kohei Kamoto
Streaming / Download
- 1
MoL
Kohei Kamoto
- 2
Friends
Kohei Kamoto
- 3
Wonder
Kohei Kamoto
- 4
Sleep
Kohei Kamoto
- 5
Piano
Kohei Kamoto
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Car
Kohei Kamoto
- 7
Space Cowboy
Kohei Kamoto
- 8
Ego and Soul
Kohei Kamoto
- 9
Bon Voyage and May the Stars Guide You
Kohei Kamoto
- 10
Bossa on the Moon
Kohei Kamoto
Kohei Kamoto to Release His First Solo Album Dangle Candle on November 26, 2025
A self-produced work that gently illuminates the quiet landscapes of sound
Kohei Kamoto - a member of DYGL and also part of Yuma Abe's live band - will release his first solo album, Dangle Candle, on November 26, 2025 (Wed).
Drawing from his experiences performing and creating music both in Japan and abroad, Kamoto handled everything from songwriting and recording to mixing and artwork himself, crafting a fully self-produced body of work.
Dangle Candle weaves gentle guitar-driven soundscapes with ambient textures, creating a calm yet immersive atmosphere. Within its lo-fi warmth, delicate melodies emerge, quietly reflecting fragments of light and shadow, and the subtle afterimages of memory.
Yuma Koda joined as arranger and co-producer, adding depth and warmth through layers of keyboards and synthesizers. The mastering was done by Hiroshi Ikeda of hmc.
For the first time, Kamoto takes on vocals himself. His unadorned voice naturally melts into the flow of the music-more like breath or warmth than words-evoking personal memories and fleeting moments for each listener.
The album will be released via Yuma Abe's label, Thaian Records.
Kamoto's new work offers a glimpse into the quiet yet luminous world of sound he continues to shape.
Artist Profile
Kohei Kamoto
Kohei Kamoto, member of DYGL and bandmate of Yuma Abe, has been shaping his sound on the road and in the studio across Japan and beyond. Writing, recording, mixing, and even designing his own artwork, he takes a hands-on, DIY approach that keeps his music honest and personal. His debut solo album Dangle Candle arrives in November 2025. Sung entirely in English, the record blends the raw energy of his touring life with a wide open, genre bending palette. With ambient textures and spacious soundscapes, his songs move between intimacy and vastness, like snapshots of light, air, and motion captured in sound.
Kohei Kamotoの他のリリース
Thaian Records
