TIME MACHINE

our DEBUT Japanese E.P. is out now!

A nostalgic journey through time, TIME MACHINE is KAGAMI’s reinterpretation of 1980s Japanese AOR and City Pop, blending past memories with present emotions. Each track explores the fleeting beauty of childhood, fading friendships, and longing moments that linger through time.

MUSIC

About

KAGAMI is a Cosmic Funk project rooted in the Netherlands, blossoms as the brainchild of Producer Duo Lucas Sim and Rotem Gerad. Together with a rotating roster of talented musicians, they bridge generational gaps with their future-nostalgic sound.

KAGAMI's music is a modern reinterpretation of the timeless sounds of French Disco and Japanese City Pop, drawing inspiration from artists like Daft Punk and Tatsuro Yamashita. Their sound captures an urban sophistication, painting vivid images of neon-lit cityscapes, seaside resorts, and romantic escapades.

Feb 22, 2025

PushPlay Magazine , South Korea

“recreates the signature vibe of 1980s city pop, reminiscent of artists like Tomoko Aran and Takako Mamiya. Influenced by 80s AOR and slow jams, this track is a must-listen for fans of classic city pop.”

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Press

Feb 27, 2025

NiEW (J-WAVE), Japan

“Inspired by 1980s slow jams and city pop icons like Tomoko Aran, the track blends melancholic sounds with a modern twist on Japanese pop music from the ’80s and ’90s.”

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Dec 21, 2023

J-WAVE TOKIO HOT 100, Japan

March 2, 2025

NUGS MAG, South Korea

“Listening to "ENDLESS MIDNIGHT" reminds me of a car running through the spreading lights. As Hikari sings in Japanese over the instrumental with the nostalgia of the 1980s, I think the unique sensibility of city pop is stronger.”

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May 25, 2023

‘Get In!’ Podcast with Benjamin Herman, NL