Frequency State- Erika Dohi – Ame Onna: Myth, Memory, and Downtempo Grooves

“Ame Onna” opens with processed vocals layered against jazzy piano harmonies, building gradually into a textured arrangement. Extended chords and subtle electronic touches shape the sound before it shifts into a downtempo electronica groove. The track blends elements of jazz, electronica, and experimental production into a dynamic and emotive piece.

The single is the lead track from Erika Dohi’s forthcoming second album Myth of Tomorrow (via Switch Hit & Figureight). Inspired by Taro Okamoto’s mural of the Hiroshima bombing, the record explores catastrophe, resilience, and rebirth, weaving traditional Japanese instruments with the iconic Fairlight CMI and Dohi’s own vocals.

Osaka-born and New York-based, Dohi is an acclaimed pianist and composer, praised by The New York Times as “virtuosic” and Mix Magazine as a “barrier-defying artist.” Her work spans classical training, bold improvisation, and experimental sound design, placing her firmly within New York’s contemporary avant-garde scene.

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