On the rise: Tokyo-based, Shugo Tokumaru via Polyvinyl Records
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Shugo Tokumaru has wowed critics and fans the world over with a sound that draws as much from classic Beatles-esque melodies as his own unique spin on Japanese pop.
A gifted songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Tokumaru is responsible for producing every sound heard on his records. Though the vocals are sung solely in his native Japanese, his universal melodies transcend the lack of lyrical familiarity to Western ears.
Check out the brilliant new video for his single, “Katachi”, below…
Learn more about Shugo Tokumaru at PolyvinylRecords.com
