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13 maart 2016

Parapunte, cute indie from Osaka, downloadable for free

 

 

Parupunte is a duo from Osaka, Japan, consisting of Masaaki Terauchi and Masumi Akutsu. Its debut album, ‘Purimitibu‘ (Primitive) is downloadable for free (scroll all the way down) at the folks of Tanukineiri, the table-wear company that also happens to be the record label of some of the most original indie pop in Japan today.

Parupunte sounds like a mix of dreamy idol pop (young, female, ‘cute’ singers, catchy tunes) with all kinds of indie genres and what strikes me the most is what to me sound like influences from West African music. I think it’s quite good. The pair brings us some well-performed, pleasant songs which are also a tad spooky. (PB)

Japan, Music