Tomo Katsurada, founder and lead singer of the psychedelic band Kikagaku Moyo, has announced a new solo EP. The Japanese artist recently launched his Future Days concept store in Amsterdam, where he is currently based, and the new EP Dream of the Egg – out November 15 – marks its first release. It’s led by the single ‘Zen Bungalow’, which is a cover of Gabriel Yared’s ‘Bungalow Zen’, from the soundtrack of the 1986 film Betty Blue 37°2 Le Mati. Check it out below.
Inspired by the Japanese 1920s children’s book Yume No Tamago (Dream of the Egg), the project sees Katsurada collaborating with Japanese visual artist Shoko Otake. The first in a series of five records, the EP features contributions from guitarist Jonny Nash.
Kikagaku Moyo’s final album, Kumoyo Island, came out in 2022.
Dream of the Egg EP Cover Artwork:
Dream of the Egg EP Tracklist:
1. Moshimo
2. Zen Bungalow
3. Interlude
4. Inner Garden
5. Dream of the Egg