［Description］

Naive Super | Memories Of Moonage Nightlife feat. Maki Nomiya

Naive Super is a synth-pop band that gathers the attention of fans with sounds that make you reminisce about the 80s to 90s music or city pop with its exotic synth-pop sound.
Their 7-inch release featuring "Memories Of Moonage Nightlife" with vocals by Maki Nomiya, and "Keep Mine No Hidden" with sugar me, has been confirmed.

The mastering is done by Alex Wharton (Abbey Road Studios | UK), known for his work with Paul McCartney, The Beatles' reissue projects, and My Bloody Valentine's mbv.
The cover art features a photo of the popular model Taya Kurume.

"Memories Of Moonage Nightlife"

An oriental tune, using ARP synthesizers and Roland vocoders, reminiscent of influences from Yellow Magic Orchestra and Ryuichi Sakamoto.

The song highlights the cool and glamorous imagery of Tokyo nights, featuring vocals by Maki Nomiya and guitar by Sunao Hiwatari of Luby Sparks.
A cosmic new wave synth-pop with the refrain "Moonage Nightlife".

"Keep Mine No Hidden"

A mellow and sweet number featuring sugar me on vocals, titled "Keep Mine No Hidden feat. sugar me".
The track, heavily influenced by mellow R&B/soul from the 1970s to 80s, showcases sweet vocals on a pop tune of sugar me.
Instruments like the clavinet, ARP, Moog, and Synclavier synths, famously used by Stevie Wonder, are employed.
The title is inspired by The Smiths' song "Keep Mine Hidden".

Tracklist:

A. Memories Of Moonage Nightlife feat. Maki Nomiya [Link to YouTube]
B. Keep Mine No Hidden feat. sugar me [Link to YouTube]

Profiles: Naive Super

A synth-pop band blending neo-acoustic, new wave, city pop, and chill-out, adding an exotic touch.
This is the solo project of Yushi Ibuki, an active member of the synth-pop band, Pictured Resort known for their activities in China and across Asia. Naive Super's cassette tape released in July 2019 sold out immediately, followed by their analog 12-inch release in October of the same year, which also sold out. They began releasing digitally in April 2020.

Maki Nomiya
Musician/Essayist

As the third-generation vocalist of Pizzicato Five, she led the "Shibuya-kei" movement in the 90s, becoming an icon of music and fashion both domestically and internationally. 

She continues her solo activities with the music project "Maki Nomiya, Singing Shibuya-kei Songs" which celebrates her 60th year in 2020, she remains active in music, fashion, health, beauty, and as an essayist. Bestselling essays include "If Only I Had Red Lipstick" and "Moderation is Good Enough."

sugar me

The solo project of singer-songwriter Ayumi Teraoka, who sings in English, Japanese, and French. Known for her pop and acoustic sound, her versatile and clear vocals have garnered praise from various quarters. 

Born in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on July 4, 1986, Ayumi was influenced by her parents' love for The Beatles, Miles Davis, and city pop. She began self-taught guitar playing with her mother's old folk guitar in middle school. Moving to Tokyo for university, she began her music career. Since around 2010, she has been actively working as a singer-songwriter, releasing her debut album, Why White Y? in 2013 with Rallye Label, which featured collaborations with Cornelius and others. She has had numerous collaborations with artists such as tofubeats. 

She actively performs live, including a two-man tour with Hirohisa Horie, performances at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL and RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL, and a tour in France.