Brooklyn-based Japanese American singer-songwriter and guitarist Mei Semones returns with 'Howl', her second studio album and major label debut for Verve Records/Interscope. Singing in English and Japanese, Mei blends jazz, bossa nova, J-pop and rock into a distinctive sound shaped by influences including John Coltrane, Joao Gilberto, The Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana. Primarily recorded at New York's Power Station with her touring string players and co-produced by Mei, 'Howl' highlights her intricate guitar work and a more vulnerable, personal approach to songwriting. The album artwork, logo and hand-drawn creative elements were created by Mei's mother, Seiko Semones. Following the acclaimed 2025 debut 'Animaru' and extensive international touring, 'Howl' marks a bold new chapter in Mei Semones' evolution as a songwriter, guitarist and arranger.

Disc 1

Track name

Artist

1.Howl

Mei Semones

2.Sunao Ni Naritai

Mei Semones

3.2 Hands

Mei Semones

4.Akumu

Mei Semones

5.Chichibu

Mei Semones

6.Towards Manhattan

Mei Semones

7.Senro

Mei Semones

8.Hoteru

Mei Semones

9.Korokke

Mei Semones

10.Monster

Mei Semones

11.Kira Kira

Mei Semones

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