Tokyo's Coolest Sound

Kaji Hideki has a brand new EP being released just ahead of fall. The EP's two lead songs take their theme from fashion magazine Olive (published from 1982 to 2003). Both of these songs were produced by Horie Hirohisa (Neil and Iraiza, Dots+Borders), and co-arranged by band Otogivanashi. Also, the jacket uses an illustration by manga artist Okazaki Kyōko, and the booklet's photos were taken by the photographer who took Kaji's photos for his "Semi-charmed Life" column in Olive that ran for two years.

The two next songs were arranged by Arai Toshiya (Count Joke). "kimi wa chikara" was featured in NHK TV show "Shaki-n!", and "My Fav City" was heard in a TV commercial for Chiba Shinkin Bank. The last track is an ondō style song (as heard in Japanese traditional summer festivals) that was made for Peanuts Camp (read below).

A full-length album is also being planned for spring 2019!

The Peanuts Camp festival, curated by Kaji Hideki, is to be held this year on August 25 and 26. It will feature Nomiya Maki, DJ Konishi Yasuharu, Scha Dara Parr, Kaseki Cider, Sokabe Keiichi, SOLEIL, DJ Misoshiru & MC Gohan (w/ guest Lisa of Vanilla Beans) and many more. Tickets are on sale.

Kaji Hideki "Autumn Olive"
カジヒデキ 「秋のオリーブ」
(Japanese title: "aki no Olive")

1. natsu no owari no Cecile Cut
2. Autumn Olive
3. kimi wa chikara
4. dai suki na machi — My Fav City —
5. Pea-cam ondō

Blue Boys Club / AWDR/LR2 DDCB-12104
Out 9/5, ¥1500 (excl. 10% tax)
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"aki no Olive"