Yuki Murata of Anoice and Films (Feelms if you’re Russian) fame strikes out on her own on Gift, her third solo effort, including guest musicians Jyunko Tabira, Utaka Fujiwara, and Saiko — not to mention mastering by Takahiro Kido, all of whom are a member of Anoice and/or Films (doubly not even mentioning the short-lived Cru or RiLF projects). What can I say, Ricco label is tightly-knit.
Russian label Flowers Blossom in the space have released a slew of noteworthy alums in the last few months. First up is Somnipedie by Russian mult-instrumentalist Misha Mishenko.
There’s also been two releases from Russian pianist Ilya Beshevli. Check them out below
Those more interested in post-rock should check out Powder! Go Away’s latest album, Closer to Cold. P!GA continues to make strides in the genre and may be ready for prime time soon.
Lastly, FBITS strengthens its relationship with Japan’s Ricco label with a release of Films’ A Forbidden Garden. Films also appears to be going by Feelms now as well.