This is the very first vinyl release from Tocago, a Tokyo-based indie folk quartet. The record brings together the best of their work so far, compiling two previously released EPs — How are you feeling? and Wonder — along with their latest single, “Ie” (“Home”), making it a perfect introduction to the band’s sound. Formed in 2020 around singer-songwriter Chizuru Oki, Tocago crafts a warm, emotionally rich blend of music that draws inspiration from US indie folk acts like Big Thief. Their sound combines intimate, textured instrumentation with gentle yet powerful melodies, all wrapped in expressive Japanese lyrics that capture both strength and fragility. It’s a sound that’s quietly carved out a distinct place in Japan’s independent music scene.
SIDE A
1.How are you feeling?
2. Koper
3. Hummingbird
4. 黄色い砂
5. 隣の部屋
6. 舟
SIDE B
1. Wonder
2.Ending
3. 虫
4. 関係
5. 形
6.家