#city-pop

#city-pop

"I was listening to everything," Hosono tells me at least a dozen times in our conversation. It feels like an understatement. His diverse musical journey spans genres, age, and cultural influences.

"When I relocated to Singapore, everything felt exotic and new, giving me the opportunity to view the world with a fresh perspective. Singapore's perpetual summer, palm trees, ocean views, pastel tones, and retro ambiance shaped my perception of it as a living embodiment of the City Pop aesthetic."

"CRYSTAL's third album, 'In A Cocktail Glass,' delivers a wistful explosion of urban pop and techno kayō, capturing the whimsical essence of 80s TV commercials and trendy dramas."