Kishi Bashi

Kishi Bashi is the stage name of Kaoru Ishibashi, a musician from Seattle. He works primarily as a solo artist, building songs with layered strings and vocals into something that feels both intricate and intimate. His 2012 debut album '151a' introduced that approach, and he's followed it with records like 'Lighght' and 'Sonderlust'.

Songs like 'I Am The Antichrist To You' and 'Bright Whites' show his knack for wrapping thoughtful, sometimes questioning lyrics in warm, melodic arrangements. He has occasionally worked with other artists, including Regina Spektor and Owen Pallett, but the core of his music remains his own voice and violin.

His music draws from various places, including elements of Japanese folk tradition, but it doesn't settle neatly into any single genre. It's more about the particular atmosphere he builds, one that feels detailed and personal.