in front of, by Akhira Sano

in front of

by Akhira Sano

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A collection of beautifully realised pieces from Tokyo-based sonic artist, Akhira Sano, whose work focuses on the imperfections and irregularities of form and sound, Sano creates, observes, records, and extends them through drawing, graphics, installation, videography, and music composition.

Across the album's eight tracks, clusters of notes gradually emerge and unfold in a way that appears minimal at first but soon becomes totally enveloping - it soon becomes clear that the space left between the notes is perfectly shaped for the listener themselves. It could be the time of year in which this album is being released, but there's a cozy glow to in front of's sound world that almost requires you to stop what you're doing and curl up inside it.

This is a not an album which calls attention to itself, rather it draws the listener in through the understated intimacy of each composition - there’s a power in a fragility which is offered up so unselfconsciously. Nothing is hurried here, Sano gives each note its own time and space in which to emerge and the result is a soft, crepuscular, sonic blanket in which to wrap yourself in completely.

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released December 13, 2023

All tracks written and recorded by Akhira Sano
Mastered by Oli Barrett
Cover design by Oli Barrett

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OTOROKU began releasing recordings from the live program of Cafe OTO in 2012.

The label is part of OTOProjects - a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) that has been set up to manage the programme at OTO. Any profits from OTOROKU are put back into supporting its work with musicians.

All sales are split with artists 50 / 50.

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