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Brooklyn-based Japanese American singer-songwriter and guitarist Mei Semones returns with Howl, her second studio album and major-label debut for Verve Records/Interscope. Singing in English and Japanese, she brings together jazz, bossa nova, J-pop and rock, drawing on influences including John Coltrane, João Gilberto, The Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana.
Primarily recorded at New York’s Power Station with her touring string players and co-produced by Semones, Howl highlights her intricate guitar work and a more vulnerable, personal approach to songwriting. It follows her 2025 debut Animaru and extensive international touring.
The album artwork, logo and hand-drawn creative elements were created by Mei’s mother, Seiko Semones. Both the LP and CD are limited editions.
Tracklist
1. Howl
2. 素直になりたい (“Sunao Ni Naritai”)
3. 2 Hands
4. Akumu
5. Chichibu
6. Towards Manhattan
7. Senro
8. Hoteru
9. Korokke
10. Monster
11. Kira Kira