Cibo Matto

Cibo Matto's self-titled EP is a masterclass in the '90s aesthetic of collage-as-art. It feels like stepping into a dimly lit apartment in the Lower East Side where the air is thick with the smell of incense and frying garlic. The music is built on a foundation of dusty jazz samples and hip-hop breakbeats, but it is elevated by Miho Hatori’s breathy, often whispered vocals that drift between English and Japanese. It is a record that prioritizes texture and mood over traditional song structure, creating a space that is simultaneously cozy and alien.

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