ミエミエ (emi emi) EP launch

Experimental J-pop icon, エミエミ (emi emi) is launching her highly anticipated, self-titled debut EP, live at Moonah Arts Centre this October!

Born and raised in Lutruwita/Tasmania to her Launcestonian mum and Japanese dad, ミエミエ (emi emi) sings in a playful mix of Japanese and English, fusing hyperpop-inspired club tracks with upbeat, bubbly J-pop.

The launch of her first EP (co-written and produced with Charlie Pyecroft and Jack Mclaine) reflects years of experimentation and a deepening connection to her cultural roots, marking her evolution into one of Tasmania’s most interesting songwriters.

Joined on stage by friends and collaborators, Charlie Pyecroft (vocals, synth, DJ) and backup dancers Risa Muramatsu-Ray and Eri Muloolly-Hill Konishi, don’t miss this joyous and mesmerising live celebration!

Special guests on the night will be Yulan and Blaise, the Australian-American experimental pop duo with roots in Singapore, China and Mexico, and Honmono No Gaijin, a cross-cultural duo celebrating the vibrant musical traditions of Japan’s southern islands. They will also be joined by GOMs AKA Emma, Nina & Lisa, who will transform the Moonah Arts Centre Makers Workshop into their Shoobridge Street living room for karaoke.

Audience members under 18-years-old are welcome with a responsible adult.

Supported by the Australian Governments Regional Arts Fund

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL OFFER:

For orders made by midnight Thursday 10 September, you can opt in to receive an email with a link to download a FREE digital copy of エミエミ (emi emi) EP, being officially released Friday 11 September.

Sung primarily in Japanese, the debut effort from エミエミ (emi emi) reflects years of experimentation and a deepening connection to her cultural roots, while marking her evolution into one of Tasmania’s most interesting songwriters. Fusing hyperpop-inspired club tracks with upbeat, bubbly J-pop, the EP captures the thrill of creativity and emi’s ongoing journey to learn Japanese.

June single ‘urusai!’, which was recently added to triple J rotation, oozes with infectious confidence, standing as one of the most groove-heavy dancefloor bangers on the EP, while focus track ‘sukinahito’ is a wistful, hypnotic ball of joy that celebrates the euphoric feeling of being in love. Final tracks ‘nemutai’ and ‘tabero’ steer the EP to its pulsating close, with brooding, bass-heavy synths and pounding drum machines. It’s エミエミ (emi emi)’s instinctive ability to make even the EP’s darker club tracks feel joyously fun that makes it an endlessly rewarding listen.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Moonah Arts Centre and Glenorchy City Council acknowledge the Muwinina people as the traditional owners of this Land on which we gather. We recognise all Tasmanian Aboriginal people as the original owners and continuing custodians of the land and waters of this island, Lutruwita. We pay our respect to Aboriginal Elders, past and present. We commit to working for a City that welcomes and respects all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Image credit: Courtesy of the artist