New Buddhahouse: Kinki
With any new enterprise, you want your best foot forward. DJ and producer Buddhahouse recently launched a new label called Fruit Parlor Records, and the first release to come from this fledgling operation comes from himself. Kinki includes tracks the Sapporo-born creator has shared in recent memory, making it a good one-stop for the tropical delight of “Mango!” and (a slightly re-worked) “See You.” Yet the real power players are new creations showing a bit more length from Buddhahouse. “Kyoto” revs out the gate, but the song slowly morphs into something more reflective thanks to squiggly electronic details that slowly change. Even better is “Personal Memories,” a slow-burning romper that paces itself just right. Get it here, or listen below.