Etsuko Yakushimaru

Yakushimaru Etsuko
Native name やくしまる えつこ
Genres Pop, ambient music adult contemporary, experimental music
Years active 2006–present
Labels Mirai Records, King Records, Commmons
Associated acts Sōtaisei Riron
Website yakushimaruetsuko.com

Etsuko Yakushimaru (やくしまる えつこ Yakushimaru Etsuko) is the stage name of a Japanese singer, producer and composer. She is known for her solo works including theme songs in several anime series, as well as being the lead vocal of the rock band Sōtaisei Riron. She works also as an illustrator, narrator and has collaborated or performed with the likes of Ryuuichi Sakamoto, John Zorn, and Jim O'Rourke. Initially, she did not reveal her face to the public, until the artist and her band was featured in the July 2009 edition of Studio Voice magazine.[1] She also goes by the alias of Tika α (ティカ・α) when credited for lyrics and composing.[2]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Blu-Day (2010) (as Etsuko Yakushimaru & D.V.D)
  • Radio Onsen Eutopia (2013)

Singles

2009
  • Oyasumi Paradox
  • Jenny wa Gokigen Naname
2010
2011
  • Adaptation 05.1 - eyrs ~ Adaptation 05.2 Ballet Mécanique - eyrs (as Ryuichi Sakamoto & Etsuko Yakushimaru)
  • Lulu/Tokimeki Hacker
  • Nornir/Shōnen yo Ware ni Kaere (as Etsuko Yakushimaru Metro Orchestra)
2012
  • Kiri Kiri Mai
  • Yami Yami
  • Lonely Planet
2013
  • Shōnen yo Ware ni Kaere (Radio Onsen Eutopia version)
2014
  • X Jigen e Yōkoso

References

  1. ↑ ImoRe-Blog:やくしまるえつこ、「顔出し」が意味するコト - blog post noting the change in policy on publicity photos
  2. ↑ Sound and Recording Magazine, May 2010 edition