Ken Kobayashi London, UK
Raised in London, Tokyo and Berlin, Ken Kobayashi’s colourful indie-pop reflects his international upbringing. His adventurously produced songs recall everything from SNES soundtracks to bossa nova but are underpinned by classic songwriting, with lyrics dealing with city life. ... more
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