Mei Semones is an American jazz-influenced indie rock musician.

History

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Semones attended and graduated from the Berklee College of Music.[1] Semones released her debut EP in 2022 titled Tsukino.[2] Semones released her second EP, Sukikirai, also in 2022.[1] In 2024, Semones released her third EP titled Kabutomushi, through Bayonet Records.[3][4][5] Semones was named by Paste as "The Best of What's Next".[6] Semones has received praise from Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b DeLaRosa, Emma. "An Interview with Mei Semones". Boston Hassle. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
  2. ^ Lewis, Nora. "Ann Arbor native Mei Semones fuses jazz and indie-pop on debut EP 'Tsukino'". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
  3. ^ Ludwig, Jamie. "Mei Semones couches straightforward emotion in the flowery sounds of romance". Chicago Reader. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
  4. ^ Bernstein, Jonathan. "This Preschool Teacher Is Making Smart, Surprising Music Beyond Genre". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
  5. ^ Sharples, Grant. "Indie Mixtape 20: Mei Semones Balances Strife And Utopia On 'Kabutomushi'". Uproxx. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
  6. ^ Natanawan, Grace. "Mei Semones: The Best of What's Next". Paste. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
  7. ^ Boisvert, Lauren. "Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea Showcases the Emerging Musician He Says "Gives Me So Much Hope" for Today's New Music". American Songwriter. Retrieved 20 December 2024.