2006年末に設立された東京のレコード・レーベル。
the nation’s premier label for hushed music – Pitchfork
Flau releases are sonically quite diverse, from acoustic folk to dream pop and complex drum experiments. And though eclectic, never before has a label’s oeuvre come together to so closely sound the way a cherry blossom looks – The FADER
one of the biggest names in the world of really small sounds…the perfect soundtrack to a Sunday evening – Timeout Tokyo
consistently impressive – XLR8R
Flau has associated itself with a signature sound…association with Flau suggests a superior level of pop craftsmanship…What’s remarkable about Fukuzono’s project, which launched at the end of 2006, is that he’s achieved quality control without uniformity – exclaim!
Flau has shown that sometimes silence beats flashiness – METROPOLIS Magazine
flau seem to have a magic touch; everything they put out..has a celestial, positively glowing aura about it that has us longing for more..sonically the label is incredibly diverse, but what its releases share in common are a playful curiosity, an unmatchable quality and a genre-bending commitment to evoking time and space within their sounds – DUMMY
Flau label casts its net across a worldwide community of artists with a particular affection for fragile arrangements and microscopic songwriting…A reliable resource for all the finest, quirkiest exploratory electronic pop music – Boomkat
it combines genuine emotion with a sense of playfulness – Fluid Radio
everyone’s favourite Japanese label and, of course, we make no exception – Going Solo
constantly surprising, consistently stunning – Dummy
un monde de l’infiniment fragile et doux – Ondefixe
one of our favourite labels – Textura
Flau are one of those unassuming labels, which since 2007 have been quietly making their way in the world releasing a diverse range of high quality albums…their roster of international artists blend field recordings, acoustic instruments, microsounds, and voice, in a sound that has become truly synonymous with the label – Furthernoise
worth finding – Foxy Digitalis
grow, pushing boundaries and releasing gems – Drifting, Almost Falling
An inner experience and pure fascination to little things concept and microscopic sounds. FLAU is the latest Label Of The Moment – Otsechka
the Tokyo label’s dreamy and cinematic aesthetic seems tailor-made for two favourite hobbies: idleness and letting the imagination run wild – Solar Flares
This label collects very particular artists from all over the world all under one roof that eclectically holds them together. Each artist is so unique, that you would like to read a whole book about them – PonyDanceClyde
2008-09 London, Cafe OTO
2009-09 Melbourne, Toff In Town
2010-08 Berlin, Altes Finanzamt
2012-05 Malaysia, Black Box Map
2012-05 Macau, LMA
2012-05 China Tour Beijing-Shanghai-Hangzhou
2012-06 Tokyo, Fujimigaoka Church & VACANT
2012-06 Kyoto, Metro
2013-04 London, Cafe OTO
2013-04 Berlin, Antje Øklesund
2013-12 Tokyo, VACANT
2016-03 Tokyo, VACANT
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CAT No. FLAU26
Release Date: Japan - June 20th / Europe & USA - July 16th 2012
Format: 3inch CDR x 3 + Booklet/Digital
現代のドリームポップを拙くも透明感溢れる歌声で綴る女性アーティストCuushe、３年ぶりとなる新曲が到着しました。数々のアーティストがフェイバリットに挙げる圧倒的な存在感を持った歌声、ノイズ混じりのリヴァーブに溶けていくピアノとギターのストローク、空気の中に 浮遊する歪んだシンセサイザー。霞みのかかった残響と幻想的に幾重にも重ねられた声は、いつ終わることのない夢の向こう側をユーフォリックに描きます。昨年公開されて話題を呼んだシンセポップ〜チルウェイヴ、エクスペリメンタル・ポップを越境した名曲「Do You Know The Way To Sleep」など、新曲３曲とリミックスを収録。
Teen DazeやBotany、Blackbird Blackbirdなど今をときめくシンセポップ・リヴァイヴァルから、ポーランドのビートメイカーKixnare、FLAUよりGeskia、そしてJulia HolterやMotion Sickness of Time Travel、Federico Durandら実験音楽の地平を切り開く気鋭の作家まで、多彩なリミキサー陣にも注目です。
mastering: Miles Whittaker (Demdike Stare/Pendle Coven)
artwork: Rachel Evans (Motion Sickness Of Time Travel/Quiet Evenings)
After three years of silence since the release of her captivating debut album Red Rocket Telepathy, contemporary Japanese dream-pop singer, Cuushe is back with a gorgeous new set of breath-taking materials.
In this masterfully produced new EP, entitled girl / you know that I am here / but the dream , the multi-talented Cuushe once again carefully crafted 3 songs that were sonically constructed to illustrate beautiful dreamscapes with her feathery voices, floating electronic sounds, and heart-melting dream pop melodies. Cuushe’s amazing voices are always been associated with fascinating words like ”dreamy lilts” ,”gentle whispers” ,“air-ish transparent”, and more prominently: ”achingly beautiful”. In this beautiful collection of dream-pop songs, Cuushe again used her voices as the main instrument to wrap those exquisite synthesizer sounds, elegant strokes of piano and edgy guitar chords, and float them altogether into the air, with layers of vocals and reverb of noises. This amazing soundscape will euphorically transport you to the other side of the never ending dream, where you always wanted to be.
In addition to that, several top-notch artists have enjoyed Cuushe’s new sounds so much, that they have came together to make an amazing collection of remixes for this EP.
The very talented Teen Daze, Botany and Blackbird Blackbird masterfully rebuilt her songs into toe-tapping synth-pop masterpieces and chill-wave hits. Polish beatmaker Kixnare added massive bass. On the other hand, Julia Holter made a rare remix using Cuushe ‘ s sounds material in a gorgeous sound-art way. Motion Sickness of Time Travel , who produced the amazing collage for Cuushe’s album artwork, also did a fantastic remix by creating psychedelic, dreamy, ambient sounds with her wonderful voice. If you have enjoyed Cuushe’s debut album, you will find yourself difficult to take this EP off from your player. – wei yuen (mu-nest)
Girl (disc 1)
01 Do You Know the Way to Sleep02 Do You Know the Way to Sleep (Geskia! Remix)
03 Summer Night Sketch (Botany Remix)04 Swimming in the Room (Julia Holter Remix)
05 Do You Know the Way to Sleep (Slow Magic Remix)
You Know That I am Here (disc 2)
01 I Dreamt about Silence02 From the Window on the Plane (Kixnare Remix )
03 9125days of Sleep Waves (Blackbird Blackbird Remix)
04 I Dreamt about Silence (Teen Daze Remix)
But The Dream (disc 3)
01 9125days of Sleep Waves02 Dust of Dreams (Motion Sickness Of Time Travel Remix)
03 9125days of Sleep Waves (Federico Durand Remix)
best japanese album in 2012 – Time Out Tokyo
someone whose way of expressing the sacred beauty of pop isn’t to yell and screech but to whisper and sigh. – The Guardian
Cuushe makes electro-melancholia that caresses you like waves lapping at the shore. ..exquisite. Dazed and Confused
A truly compelling, highly recommended project. – No Fear Of Pop
a gorgeous and smooth masterfully-produced affair, whilst containing a crackling warmth and rawness – literally crackling in places. – The 405
…an altogether refreshing sheen of multi-textured, giddy brilliance – This is Fake DIY
equally dainty, Cuushe’s elfin coo recalling Liz Fraser, backed by some Boards of Canada-style synth freakiness –Beard Rock
an incredibly beautiful dream pop piece…With its gorgeous array of delicate synth sounds blending seamlessly with the gentle, airy vocal coos, this track could lull even the most insomniatic person to sleep – Hearing Gold
These songs are ridiculously easy to become lost in, and if one is looking to be transported to a different place for 15 minutes, those songs are the perfect package – Shout4Music
gorgeously lush and pulsing…with it’s floating vocals, and heavenly ascension –Their Bated Breath
pretty special…snuggles in somewhere betwen Bjork and Sigur Ros, with it’s ethereal nature and complexity of harmony. – Crack In The Road
The Tokyo songstress takes us on a little journey through old family footages that evokes a feeling of nostalgia and complements the dreamy, languid soundscape of the song –Music For The Masses
dreamy sonic territory…like diving into a giant bowl of uncooked meringue –Snipe London
lot to love in the happy dream pop zone between spartan minimalism and chilly effects slabs. – International Tapes
sonically constructed to illustrate beautiful dreamscapes with her feathery voices, floating electronic sounds, and heart-melting dream pop melodies – The Couch Sessions
Gorgeous pop filtered through a daydream – Bowlegs Music
Cuushe’s dream-pop slides gracefully into my ears and shuffles me in between daydream states. – Pasta Primavera
The multi-talented Cuushe songs illustrate beautiful dreamscapes with her feathery voices, floating electronic sounds, and heart-melting dream pop melodies. – Fame Magazine
these are the chillwave tunes that should be soundtracking a hazy summertime. Now all we need is the sun – Amelia’s Magazine
Floaty, melty, vast and dreamy – A Negative Narrative
Slow and mellow they are indeed dreamy. The layered electronic sounds underneath her gorgeous voice compliment it perfectly;…All three are layered, polished to a brilliant sheen, beautiful gems – Louder Than War
Pour détruire tous vos stéréotypes sur la musique japonaise – AcrossTheDay
New Band Of The Day by The Guardian
Best Japanese Albums 2012 by TimeOut Tokyo
‘Do You Know The Way’ premiere by Dazed Digital
Feature by A Negative Narrative
Summer Night Sketch (Botany Remix) in XLR8R‘s Top 20 Downloadsa
‘Do You Know The Way To Sleep (Teen Daze Remix) premiere by This Is Fake DIY
Band Of The Day by The Great Escape Festival
‘Do You Know The Way To Sleep (Geskia Remix) featured by Kidsuke Mix on Finest Ego
CAT No. FLAU26
Release Date: Japan - June 20th / Europe & USA - July 16th 2012
Format: 3inch CDR x 3 + Booklet/Digital
Girl (disc 1)
01 Do You Know the Way to Sleep02 Do You Know the Way to Sleep (Geskia! Remix)
03 Summer Night Sketch (Botany Remix)04 Swimming in the Room (Julia Holter Remix)
05 Do You Know the Way to Sleep (Slow Magic Remix)
You Know That I am Here (disc 2)
01 I Dreamt about Silence02 From the Window on the Plane (Kixnare Remix )
03 9125days of Sleep Waves (Blackbird Blackbird Remix)
04 I Dreamt about Silence (Teen Daze Remix)
But The Dream (disc 3)
01 9125days of Sleep Waves02 Dust of Dreams (Motion Sickness Of Time Travel Remix)
03 9125days of Sleep Waves (Federico Durand Remix)
現代のドリームポップを拙くも透明感溢れる歌声で綴る女性アーティストCuushe、３年ぶりとなる新曲が到着しました。数々のアーティストがフェイバリットに挙げる圧倒的な存在感を持った歌声、ノイズ混じりのリヴァーブに溶けていくピアノとギターのストローク、空気の中に 浮遊する歪んだシンセサイザー。霞みのかかった残響と幻想的に幾重にも重ねられた声は、いつ終わることのない夢の向こう側をユーフォリックに描きます。昨年公開されて話題を呼んだシンセポップ〜チルウェイヴ、エクスペリメンタル・ポップを越境した名曲「Do You Know The Way To Sleep」など、新曲３曲とリミックスを収録。
Teen DazeやBotany、Blackbird Blackbirdなど今をときめくシンセポップ・リヴァイヴァルから、ポーランドのビートメイカーKixnare、FLAUよりGeskia、そしてJulia HolterやMotion Sickness of Time Travel、Federico Durandら実験音楽の地平を切り開く気鋭の作家まで、多彩なリミキサー陣にも注目です。
mastering: Miles Whittaker (Demdike Stare/Pendle Coven)
artwork: Rachel Evans (Motion Sickness Of Time Travel/Quiet Evenings)
After three years of silence since the release of her captivating debut album Red Rocket Telepathy, contemporary Japanese dream-pop singer, Cuushe is back with a gorgeous new set of breath-taking materials.
In this masterfully produced new EP, entitled girl / you know that I am here / but the dream , the multi-talented Cuushe once again carefully crafted 3 songs that were sonically constructed to illustrate beautiful dreamscapes with her feathery voices, floating electronic sounds, and heart-melting dream pop melodies. Cuushe’s amazing voices are always been associated with fascinating words like ”dreamy lilts” ,”gentle whispers” ,“air-ish transparent”, and more prominently: ”achingly beautiful”. In this beautiful collection of dream-pop songs, Cuushe again used her voices as the main instrument to wrap those exquisite synthesizer sounds, elegant strokes of piano and edgy guitar chords, and float them altogether into the air, with layers of vocals and reverb of noises. This amazing soundscape will euphorically transport you to the other side of the never ending dream, where you always wanted to be.
In addition to that, several top-notch artists have enjoyed Cuushe’s new sounds so much, that they have came together to make an amazing collection of remixes for this EP.
The very talented Teen Daze, Botany and Blackbird Blackbird masterfully rebuilt her songs into toe-tapping synth-pop masterpieces and chill-wave hits. Polish beatmaker Kixnare added massive bass. On the other hand, Julia Holter made a rare remix using Cuushe ‘ s sounds material in a gorgeous sound-art way. Motion Sickness of Time Travel , who produced the amazing collage for Cuushe’s album artwork, also did a fantastic remix by creating psychedelic, dreamy, ambient sounds with her wonderful voice. If you have enjoyed Cuushe’s debut album, you will find yourself difficult to take this EP off from your player. – wei yuen (mu-nest)
New Band Of The Day by The Guardian
Best Japanese Albums 2012 by TimeOut Tokyo
‘Do You Know The Way’ premiere by Dazed Digital
Feature by A Negative Narrative
Summer Night Sketch (Botany Remix) in XLR8R‘s Top 20 Downloadsa
‘Do You Know The Way To Sleep (Teen Daze Remix) premiere by This Is Fake DIY
Band Of The Day by The Great Escape Festival
‘Do You Know The Way To Sleep (Geskia Remix) featured by Kidsuke Mix on Finest Ego
