So, I did a thing for my birthday. I released my first single “714-LUVTIDE” on major online platforms! 実は・・本日誕生日に新しいシングルをリリースすることになりました！ “Samantha Mariko makes her debut as a singer/songwriter with a summer house track, “714-LUTVIDE,” on her 30th birthday to welcome a new era of creativity in music. With a B.A. in piano performance from UCLA and … Continue Reading
I think this is the first time I’ve ever done an album review, but there is no way I’m going to miss the opportunity to do one for one of my favorite artists Saucy Lady. Ever since a friend of mine showed me her “City Lights” video back in 2012, I’ve been a huge fan … Continue Reading
Have you listened to my latest mix yet? If not, now is the time to check it out before summer is over! “Chill Out It’s Summer Mix 2” is available to listen on my Mixcloud, or you can scroll to the bottom of this post to listen as well. 私の最新のミックスはもう聴いていただけましたか？まだの方は夏が終わる前に是非Mixcloudで聴いてみて下さい！この記事の一番下からも聴けますよ♪ Chill Out, It’s Summer Summer … Continue Reading
Even though it’s already mid-August and fall is fast approaching, I still want to stay in summer mode as long as possible. Ever since the beginning of the summer, creating a DJ mix has always been on the back of my mind since I knew many of my online friends and readers have never seen … Continue Reading
My second ever DJ set at UCESS the Lounge in Harajuku went surprisingly well, despite running late because the train stopped (boy, did I sweat it there!) and customers already in the venue waiting for the event to start. Last time I played for 40 minutes, but this time I played an hour-long set with … Continue Reading
A few weeks ago, I did my first ever DJ set at Club Contact Tokyo. As someone who just started learning this summer, this was a big accomplishment. Because being a good DJ isn’t just about playing one track after the other – you need to take time to accumulate tracks that match your style, … Continue Reading
Today marks 5 years after the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Even though it’s already been 5 years, people in the Tohoku region are still suffering, some not being able to return to their homes even now. E.D.O released a new single today titled “Aizu Bandaisan,” a traditional Japanese anthem about the Bandaisan mountain … Continue Reading
Hey guys! A new track is out on iTunes, one that I’ve participated in ever so slightly 🙂 E.D.O aka Electronic DanceMusic Organization, has released a 3-in-1 single on iTunes in 38 different countries. “The Moon over the Ruined Castle” is a traditional Japanese song, but with the master remixing of 3 talented artists, this … Continue Reading
It’s already evening of New Year’s Eve, and I’m off to celebrate the year end and my grandfather’s birthday (New Year’s baby!) in a bit with sushi and cake. I decided to test out my new Beats with my Pioneer WEGO and the sound is just fantastic. A HUGE thank you to all of you … Continue Reading
Music has always been a huge part of my life, and it only made sense to start sharing some of the music I listen to. I’m listening to a lot of electronic/dance, house and some trap, so I made a quick playlist of 10 favorites. Maybe I’ll do other genres, like classical music (I was … Continue Reading
