{"product_id":"shino-kobayashi-winter-letters","title":"Shino Kobayashi- Winter Letters","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing the trajectory of her 2024 second album 'The Wind Carries Scents Of Flowers,' Shino Kobayashi presents a new four-track Christmas single, 'Winter Letters,' created in collaboration with various musicians. \r\n\r\nThe opening track, 'blue mint christmas,' is a light and refreshing number co-produced with Hokkaido-based artist Koushi Ono, and features guest guitarist Tsuyoshi Shimoda (formerly of Johnny Dee, 101 Dalmatians, and Thee Windless Gates). Marked by bright arpeggios, the song showcases Koushi Ono's signature UK-style guitar pop arrangement. \r\n\r\nTrack 2, 'Tonakai no Yoru,' is performed by the indie pop unit Tantanrudolf, of which Shino Kobayashi is a member. The song, written and composed by Hisashi Kuno, features charming twin vocals from Kobayashi and Fumika Arasawa, who also created the cover artwork. It's a heartwarming piece, with the owner of long-running Japanese indie label chocolate \u0026amp; lemonade also contributing. \r\n\r\nTrack 3, 'Gogo ni wa Stollen,' is composed by Kentaro Kondo of The Bookmarcs and the Sweet Onions, who is also active as a solo artist. Kondo teamed up with Masahito Oikawa to create the backing track and arrangements. With festive bells and a rich arrangement of colorful instrumentation, it delivers a beautiful soft rock sound brimming with seasonal flair. \r\n\r\nTrack 4, 'wheat and rice,' is a mellow waltz entirely arranged and produced by Masahito Oikawa (known for his work with Kentaro Kondo and Ricarope). The track ends with the adorable sounds of dogs barking-Mugi and Kome making a special appearance. \r\n\r\nArtwork was provided by Fumika Arasawa, while mastering duties were handled by Seiki Sato (microstar), adding Polish to these beautifully crafted songs. \r\n\r\nWith her delicate vocals, heartwarming melodies, and poetic lyrics, Shino Kobayashi offers a gentle and charming soundtrack for this year's Christmas season. \r\n\r\nLISTEN: https:\/\/youtu. Be\/8FkFB4iNGcE\r\n\r\nTracklist:\r\n01. Blue mint christmas\r\nLyrics \u0026amp; Music: Shino Kobayashi\r\nArrangement: Koushi Ono\r\nShino Kobayashi: Vocal\r\nTsuyoshi Shimoda: E. Guitar\r\nKoushi Ono: E. Guitar, A. Guitar, E. Bass, Chorus, Drums, Mixed\r\n\r\n02. Tonakai no Yoru \/ Tantanrudolf\r\nLyrics \u0026amp; Music: Hisashi Kuno\r\nArrangement: Hisashi Kuno\r\nTantanrudolf\r\nFumika Arasawa: Vocal\r\nShino Kobayashi: Vocal\r\nBobby: Bell\r\nHisashi Kuno: All instruments \u0026amp; Programming, Vocal, Mixed\r\n\r\n03. Gogo ni wa Stollen\r\nLyrics: Shino Kobayashi\r\nMusic: Kentaro Kondo\r\nArrangement: Kentaro Kondo \u0026amp; Masahito Oikawa\r\nShino Kobayashi: Vocal, Chorus, Tea party\r\nKentaro Kondo: A. Guitar, Piano, Keyboard, Tea party\r\nMasahito Oikawa: Bass, E. Guitar, Glockenspiel, Percussions, Melodica, Mixed\r\n\r\n04. #wheat and rice\r\nLyrics \u0026amp; Music: Shino Kobayashi\r\nArrangement: Masahito Oikawa\r\nShino Kobayashi: Vocal, Chorus\r\nMasahito Oikawa: All instruments \u0026amp; Programming, Mixed\r\nMugi: Woof woof\r\nKome: Woof woof\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e UPC \u0026gt; 4560452132385 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Format \u0026gt; New 7 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Label \u0026gt; Blue-Very Label \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Release Date \u0026gt; Release Date: 11.07.25 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShop online at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46798811693277,"sku":"4560452132385","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4451550-3436561.jpg?v=1758307890","url":"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/products\/shino-kobayashi-winter-letters","provider":"Darkside Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}