Pop · JP · Active since 1998

Alisa

Sleek, cinematic pop that balances neon-lit energy with a sharp, melancholic edge. Perfect for late-night city commutes and deep introspection.

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Alisa is an Australian-Japanese singer-songwriter who emerged as a significant voice in the intersection of J-pop and global art-pop. Her career is defined by high-profile collaborations with visionary directors like Yukihiko Tsutsumi and Hiroyuki Seshita, as well as her breakout role as the singing voice of Angela in the Shinichiro Watanabe-directed Netflix anime 'Carole and Tuesday.'

This background has infused her music with a dramatic, narrative quality that transcends standard pop tropes. Her sound identity is characterized by 'digital clarity' and 'cinematic' arrangements, often utilizing dense synth layering and precise vocal processing. Culturally, she occupies a unique bridge between the Japanese domestic market and international streaming audiences, bolstered by her performance at Ultra Japan with Steve Aoki. Critical consensus highlights her versatility and her ability to maintain a 'bedroom pop' intimacy even within large-scale, polished productions. Her 2023 album 'Pending' represents her transition from a featured vocalist and soundtrack contributor to a solo artist with a cohesive, self-reflective aesthetic focused on the fragility of relationships.

Our Catalog1 Album · 2023
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nATo

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SYO

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