Mei Semones is an artist creating jazz influenced indie pop songs with lyrics in both Japanese and English, currently based in Boston, MA. Drawing from her background in jazz guitar and her Japanese heritage, she uses creative harmonic and rhythmic concepts and two different languages to create compelling and soothing songs.
Mei’s influences include John Coltrane, Wes Montgomery,
Thelonious Monk, João Gilberto, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Nirvana, with a sprinkle of folk. Combining these different influences, her songs create a space where genres freely mingle and merge.
Mei’s second EP, Sukikirai 好き嫌い, is set to be released on May 6th, 2022, preceded by a single and music video, “Kemono 獣” on April 27th, 2022. The EP is an expansion on her earlier work – the three songs feature similar instrumentation, but showcase a new side to her songwriting combining jazz influences with indie-folk and indie-rock.
Mei released her first EP, Tsukino 月の, on January 21st, 2022. The EP features five songs with lyrics in both Japanese and English, with lush string arrangements and a rhythm section of guitar, upright bass, and drums. The EP includes a bonus track of an unreleased demo of her debut single “Hfoas,” available on all major streaming platforms.
Originally from Ann Arbor, MI, Mei was introduced to the piano at the age of 4. She started playing guitar at 11 and began playing jazz when she entered high school. She is currently attending the Berklee College of Music and performing on a regular basis, as she continues to further her education in jazz performance. Mei is the lead guitarist in the live bands of The Brazen Youth and G Luné.
As a songwriter, Mei’s inspiration comes from her love for those around her, and her love for music. To give back to the world what music has given her is the underlying motivation in her art.
Mei Semones's first album Tsukino released on Fri Jan 21 2022.
The most popular album by Mei Semones's is Tsukino
The most popular song by Mei Semones's is Sukikirai 好き嫌い
Mei Semones's first song Sukikirai 好き嫌い released on Thu May 05 2022.