Yasuo Murao

Yasuo Murao is a music and film writer. He has written articles on music and movies for various media including “Music Magazine,” “Record Collectors,” “CINRA,” and “Real Sound.” He has also written many liner notes for CDs and movie pamphlets.

Takuma Watanabe x Yayako Uchida [Part 2]: Exploring the source of the pair’s creativity

This conversation is between Takuma Watanabe and Yayako Uchida, who used to make music together as sighboat. What’s at the root of the talented two’s creativity?
MUSIC

EXCHANGE

Yasuo Murao

2021-06-20

READ
Takuma Watanabe x Yayako Uchida [Part 1]: On Last Afternoon’s musical universe and the background of its production.

On May 7th, Takuma Watanabe released his latest album, Last Afternoon. TOKION explores the brilliance of this album through a conversation between Takuma Watanabe and his former musical collaborator, Yayako Uchida.
MUSIC

EXCHANGE

Yasuo Murao

2021-05-28

READ
How Mitsume’s new production method changed their approach to music

In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, Mitsume had to produce their sixth album, “VI,” using a new method. Writer Yasuo Murao takes a closer look at the relationships between the band members and the charm of their new album.
MUSIC

OBSERVE

Yasuo Murao

2021-04-02

READ