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New sounds from Esprit D'Air
If you are familiar with this blog - you may have seen for sure London-based Japanese act Esprit D'Air here! Esprit D'Air release their single, 'Lost Horizon', on 28 February 2025. Written and produced by vocalist, Kai, the song blends nu-metal and alternative metal, taking inspiration from artists such as Bad Omens and Linkin Park with a Japanese twist. The single serves as a lead-up to their forthcoming album Aeons, set to release later this year.
Back story
Esprit D'Air is the award-winning Japanese electronic rock/metal project led by Kai, a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and vocalist. Since reforming in 2016, Esprit D'Air has gained international acclaim for their unique sound, blending heavy guitar riffs, melodic vocals, and electronic elements. Their DIY ethos sets them apart—Kai records and produces all music independently, alongside managing every aspect of their tours and releases.
Featured in major outlets such as Billboard, Loudwire, Kerrang! Radio, and BBCRadio, Esprit D'Air has consistently defied expectations. Their previous albums, Constellations, Seasons, and Oceans, achieved chart success, with singles like Leviathan and Shizuku entering the Top 10 of the Official Singles Sales Chart without label or management backing.
Lost Horizon
'Lost Horizon' explores themes of grief and loss. Kai describes the song as a reflection of their experience navigating the aftermath of personal loss, characterised by a sense of searching for resolution that feels out of reach.
"The ‘scream within a dream’ represents the silent but overwhelming pain I felt", Kai explains. "It’s about the struggle to heal while feeling trapped in a state of longing".
Kai’s dedication has cultivated a loyal global fanbase, earning the project a YouTube Silver Creator Award of over 100,000 subscribers, and consistently sold-out shows, including their upcoming Seasons & Aeons Tour in March and April 2025.
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