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Yuka Akatsu will release her new single "hokorobi" on December 18th.

The previously released 1st album "Botanic" was featured on Spotify's official playlist "Silence and Twilight"
She was also selected for the playlist "JAPAN NEW CALM" by famous Spotify playlister Pluto, and is attracting attention as a new pianist of gentle piano instrumental music.

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At candle artist Kawate Akane's solo exhibition "Hokorobi" held in Koenji, Tokyo in June 2023, the song was performed for the first time during a piano performance at the venue.
Hokorobi has the meaning of "a little loosening of something that is tightly bound," and was inspired by the way of being and the words that Kawate Akane himself expresses and cherishes.

She used linen fabric during her recordings, giving warmth and softness to the upright piano's tone. Piano music has a gentle and slow lovely melody that invites the listener to a time of peace.

Flysound will continue to be in charge of the recording engineer and mastering of the previous work.
Photo by Daisuke Takagi.

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Apple Music • Pure Focus • 7 Feb 2025

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  • Yuka Akatsu

    Yuka Akatsu artist, pianist, composer Born in Gunma Prefecture. Attracted by the joy of freely expressing sound and creating,l began solo artist career at the age of 23. Inspired by the beauty of nature and light, and the act of living itself, l weaves sound through composition and improvisation. I currently produces a number of BGMs for concerts across the country, corporate video music productions, artists' solo exhibition spaces, cafes, etc. In 2021, released three singles, "Irodori," "Twilight," and "On a Night When the Moon is Beautiful." In 2024, released first piano album "Botanic," a mini album with Hinako Urago "Itoshikiyume," and the single "hokorobi."

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