Ichiko Aoba at Moore Theatre

Known for her power to bend time and space with meticulously-crafted songs, ICHIKO AOBA never fails to send listeners into her beautiful world where lyrical tales come to life. With a new album “Luminescent Creatures” coming out this spring, she’s all set to embark on the biggest tour of her career yet, heading outside Japan for shows in North America. As her newest single “Luciférine” graces through the scene, fans can’t wait to get their hands on the full record. All eyes and ears watching out for Luminescent Creatures’ world premiere, you can expect enchanting and enthralling melodies that she serves on every LP.

Marking her first release since 2020’s “Windswept Adan’”, this new album reigns on her expertise of exploring nature and storytelling. Taking inspiration from time spent in Ryukyu Archipelago, she found a connection with its local communities and coral reef ecosystems that shaped what would be “Luminescent Creatures”. Showcasing beautiful piano and strings on its lead single “Luciférine”, you can tell how the record reaches out to the ocean’s mysteries.

Known for her delicate and immersive soundscapes, her upcoming project is definitely promising. On “Windswept Adan”, she told the tale of a girl finding her way from home to the fantastical Adan Island. Taking listeners on a wonderful journey, the record was highly praised by the likes of Pitchfork, and The Guardian. About her highly-anticipated follow-up, “Luminescent Creatures was born from Windswept Adan,” Aoba shares. “It began when I started wondering what happened after the protagonist of Windswept Adan disappeared along with the music of the island’s inhabitants. What would be left?”

Enthralled by the ocean’s mystery, waves called her — forming wonder about the creatures that lie deep in the sea. Inspired by celestial bodies that emit light, she turns these introspective reflections into beautiful songs.

Playing classical guitar since she was 17, the singer is largely inspired by Disney music and Studio Ghibli — which explains why her heavenly tales feel like being transported into new world’s she’s made her own. Taking to the stage at Moore Theatre on tour, get ready to witness her sonic soundscapes unfold right before your very eyes. From your seats, you’ll feel the energy transcend every soul in the crowd. The theater’s majestic architecture is a perfect match to her ethereal performances.

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