The Japanese House

Chewing Cotton Wool

Thanks for the recommendation, porter.

I can definitely hear how this influenced Nurture, the messy chorus that is very obviously pop but holds a unique flavor to it, along with dreamy atmospheres and catchy drums, it’s exactly my taste. I love music that takes on a dreamy atmosphere, and this EP does that very well.

After enjoying bits and pieces of Amber Bain A.K.A The Japanese House's debut LP "Good At Falling". I guess I was interested to listen to this lil' EP. Surprisingly enough, out of the material I've listened to from The Japanese House. These tracks are definitely some of the more impressive!

It's not a huge step up. I still take issue with the soundscapes at times for overwhelmingly following indie-pop formulas. Also, I can't say Amber's vocals are blowing me away either. There are ... read more

The stripped back instrumentals of ‘Chewing Cotton Wool’ beautifully compliment the elegant lead vocals, creating a serene, yet melodramatic atmosphere that encompasses the four tracks of the project. The compositions themselves are simple, rarely diverging from its all-too-familiar indie formula, but the impassioned performances behind them are enough to solidify their merit. The title track best exemplifies this, proving that the emotional potency of Amber Bain’s singing and ... read more

This is a great EP. Dionne blew me away.

Favorite tracks: Something Has to Change, Dionne
Least favorite: -