Kokoroko - Tuff Times Never LastTuff Times Never Last is a spirited and vibrant collection of songs serving as an optimistic reminder to tightly hold and embrace the many dualities that occur in life. Over the course of the 11 song suite, the album explores togetherness, community, sensuality, childhood, loss and above all perseverance. Initially drawing inspiration from a viral social media meme, co bandleader Onome Edgeworth said of the titles origins and meaning: Its true!

Mark Clifford's intricate production

In the late 60s jazz was at a turning point

there were the days of Nevada

It’s a song about false dreams and true love

so they decided to record an instrumental with the working title

Available on indies-only limited edition transparent red gatefold vinyl with lyric insert

It was as though it were a sign sent from heaven: this saviour in royal form had been sent on a mission to assist The Youth

‘Michael Nau & The Mighty Thread’ is the follow-up to last year’s critically acclaimed album ‘Some Twist’ and its extension ‘The Load’ EP

While searching for his own voice

The booklet also includes a new essay of appreciation by the acclaimed musician

Filled with humor

not to mention self–released artists like Ojima and Naoki Asai