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Mieko Shimizu to play Soho Electronic following the release of her powerful new EP ‘Breathe Out’.
This Saturday, 27th September, Soho will never sound the same again as Soho Electronic takes over All Is Joy, The Farsight Gallery, Below Stone Nest and Sneiderskeller with sets from Mieko Shimizu, Hawksmoor, Dhangsha, Bobby Barry, Elephant House and synth pioneer and electronic innovator Daniel Miller (Mute Records), who headlines with a rare UK solo modular set.
Mieko Shimizu is performing off the back of the release of her powerful new EP, ‘Breathe Out’. A boldly nonconformist Japanese singer, songwriter, composer, and producer, Shimizu uses the EP to build on the success of her acclaimed album ‘My Tentacles’, which drew praise from Electronic Sound magazine and airplay on BBC Radio 6.
The new EP features two immersive tracks that showcase her signature blend of emotional depth and sonic experimentation. Dropping alongside a visually arresting music video by diz_qo, this project invites listeners on an immersive journey of texture, movement, and atmosphere, reaffirming Mieko Shimizu’s place as a pioneering force in avant-garde music.
‘Breathe Out’ echoes the light and sound that rise from the horizon, where humanity meets the boundless realms of gods and spirits, the veil between the earthly and the divine. Emerging as a sonic meditation in motion, ‘Breathe Out’ is a two-track EP that drifts between serenity and momentum. The ‘Breathe Out’ EP brings together two distinct yet complementary tracks that showcase Mieko Shimizu’s ability to create emotionally resonant, finely detailed music.
The title track, ‘Breathe Out’, unfolds with airy atmospheres, delicate sample percussion, and fast-moving flute melodies that weave like rushing wind through open space, creating a sense of release and expansion. Its counterpart, ‘Breathe In’, draws the listener inward, mirroring the first track’s fluid energy but with a more introspective pull, evoking the quiet rhythm of breath cycling back into the body. Together, the EP captures a dynamic tension between stillness and movement, offering an ambient journey that feels alive, transient, and deeply human, highlighting Mieko Shimizu’s unique artistic prowess.
Speaking on the release, Mieko Shimizu shares, “In Breathe Out, I wanted to echo the light and sound that rise from the horizon, where humanity meets the boundless realms of gods and spirits, the veil between the earthly and the divine.”
Mieko Shimizu’s ‘Breathe Out’ EP is out now via Street Records.
J. Jefferson & Brian Gentile’s ‘A Red Red Rose’ is a haunting introduction to their forthcoming project, combining dark folk, Americana and Scottish storytelling into a deeply emotional listening experience. The song draws inspiration from the spirit of Robert Burns without attempting to simply reproduce his celebrated work. Instead, it takes the themes of enduring love and separation and gives them a fresh contemporary setting.
The atmosphere is one of the track’s greatest strengths. From its lyrical imagery to its spacious musical arrangement, the song feels almost cinematic in its presentation. Photographs, deserted roads and wide open skies become powerful symbols of memory and distance. These details give the listener a strong visual impression while reinforcing the song’s central idea that genuine connection can survive even when people and places are separated.
There is also an impressive balance between intimacy and scale. The songwriting feels personal and vulnerable, but the overall production creates a much larger emotional landscape. Fans of Gregory Alan Isakov, Nick Cave and The White Buffalo may find familiar qualities in the combination of storytelling, darkness and Americana influences, although the duo bring their own perspective to the sound.
As part of ‘Scotland – A Love Letter’. Fourteen Postcards from the Highlands, the single feels particularly meaningful. The wider project looks beyond conventional travel imagery and instead focuses on the emotional connections created by landscapes, people and experiences. This makes the song feel like more than a standalone release. It becomes one part of a larger musical portrait of Scotland.
‘A Red Red Rose’ succeeds because it feels sincere rather than overstated. J. Jefferson & Brian Gentile allow the music and storytelling to take centre stage, creating a song that is atmospheric without losing its human warmth. It is a thoughtful piece of modern folk and an intriguing preview of what promises to be a richly emotional project.
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