New Unit 'sen' by Matt Cab and Grace Aimi Launches; Releases Debut EP 'sen' Reinterpreting J-ROCK

Producer Matt Cab, who has generated much buzz and continues to broadcast world-class sound from Japan, and singer Grace Aimi, who has garnered attention from both domestic and international audiences for her unique voice, have formed a new unit called 'sen'. It has been announced that their debut EP, also titled 'sen', will have an advance release on May 27 and a full release on June 3.

The work contains a total of 4 tracks. It sets itself apart from the duo's previous paths, created under the unique concept of 'reinterpreting J-ROCK' by two artists with overseas roots who are active in Japan. Listeners can feel a new approach aimed at both domestic and international audiences throughout the work. It presents a musicality unique to sen, blending edgy guitar sounds with delicate melody lines and lyrics that freely alternate between English and Japanese.

The production was led by Matt Cab, fully reflecting his global production experience accumulated over the years. Grace Aimi's vocals, which possess both transparency and strength, further enhance the worldview of the songs. The sound design, which is simple yet profound, and the lyrics, which carefully capture the subtleties of emotion, are impressive, resulting in a finish that shows a clear direction for the unit.

The tracklist includes a rich variety of songs: 'SHUT UP!', where impulsive lyrics intersect with a melodious guitar; 'kakurenbo', which directly captures the delicate emotions of a heartbreak; 'Recently Deleted', an interlude with all-English lyrics; and 'Ai no Game' (Game of Love), a rock tune that directly confronts the contradictions of love.

The lead track, 'SHUT UP!', will be released in advance on May 27. With its grand yet fast-paced track and impulsive lyrics, it stands as a song that symbolizes sen's worldview.

The full picture of the 'reinterpretation of J-ROCK' portrayed throughout the entire work will be revealed with the EP's release on June 3.

Great expectations are placed on sen's future moves as they present a new standard to listeners both domestically and internationally.

■ Work Overview
Release Date: June 3 (Advance Release May 27)
Artist: sen
Title: sen

■ sen
A new unit 'sen' formed by Matt Cab and Grace Aimi. It is a project born from the meeting of two artists who have overseas roots but have been based in Japan, crossing their respective sensibilities.

World-class production and soul-stirring vocals blend to present a new musicality unique to the two. With lyrics moving between English and Japanese and edgy sounds, they are playing the music of 'now' that transcends genres and borders.

'sen' is a place where their origins and evolution intersect, and while expanding multifaceted creatives such as videos and collaborations in addition to music, they will broadcast a new standard originating from Japan.

■ Comment from Matt Cab
We put our thoughts on the power of a simple, single line into the name 'sen'. A line connects different things and creates new scenery. We have always been drawn to the charm in music and culture that cannot be fully expressed by genres or categories alone. That is why we want to cross those boundaries and create a place where people, thoughts, and various sensibilities intersect. This EP is a small first step marking that beginning. We hope everyone enjoys it.

■ Comment from Grace Aimi
The first thing I want to say is that I truly love this unit and project from the bottom of my heart. I met Matt when I was struggling with my own musicality and the Japanese music scene. Because Matt simultaneously brings out my 'respect for Japanese music and culture' and the 'overseas sensibility within ourselves', I am able to create music very freely and happily. This EP is a work we nurtured while discussing everything related to the songs, including ideas and emotions, as a team. Even while touching on the difficulties of love and delicate emotions, I think it has finished with a comfortable atmosphere to listen to. We will continue to deliver good music as sen, so please look forward to it.