HIMOYA

the first thing that strikes you about HIMOYA's music is how unusual and unexpectedly beautiful it can sound when jazz sensibility meets synthpop. HIMOYA's self-titled debut album opens new avenues towards a previously unheard, symbiotic fusion of jazz and pop. there's always something surprising happening in these songs, and yet they sound immediately inviting.

the second is how amazingly warm synth soundscapes can be. the word "HIMOYA" means protection, and that describes this sound wonderfully, in which listeners can feel safe. the band sees itself as a community in a protected space from which four musicians go on a musical quest together. "all four are equal and not afraid to bring along an idea that doesn't work," says singer julia ehninger.