Artist
An artist who handles everything from vocals and performance to track making and lyricism. In addition to her genre-defying and highly addictive music, her unpretentious character and adorable mask make her a sought-after model as well. Her latest album "Take Me Away From Tokyo" was released on August 5.
Instagram:@meirin_zzz
Shoes: NIKE WMNS DBREAK, Jacket: Marni, Cardigan: JUNYA WATANABE COMME des GARÇONS, Dress: Vintage, Bag: MURRAL
You have appeared in many media outlets wearing your own clothes.
I seem to like it, apparently. I thought I didn't like it, but to those around me, I seem to like clothes.
That's a very Meilin-like answer (laughs).
Recently I've noticed that conversations can expand through fashion. I realized that some people are interested in me because of the kind of clothes I wear and who I am. I have enjoyed knowing that there are other tools like that besides music. When I looked at various brands, I found that the designer's character was expressed, and when I learned about that, I began to think that fashion is interesting.
What did you like about these sneakers?
I don't carry a lot of change, but I thought I could put it in this little pouch when I need it for the occasional split check or something (laughs). It would also be great for clubs and such, since I can fold it up and put bills in it. I also really like the black and orange color scheme.
I would like to change the subject and ask you about your music. Your last album was made with a band, but your latest album, "Take Me Away from Tokyo," is again based on electronic sounds. Was there a change in your mindset?
The biggest thing is that I fell in love with club music. I had been making electronic music before, but I hadn't listened to it that much and didn't know it that deeply. I wanted to do it with a band like before, but I wanted to do it in a more planned way and I wanted to see myself grow, so I came back to electronic music.
What did you discover while working with the band?
Anyway, I enjoyed the expedition. I couldn't have experienced the feeling of having sessions and good performances together as a solo band. It was because of these band activities that I came to understand more about what I like, and it also gave me a chance to reconsider electronic sounds.
Meilin, your music has an originality and a genre-less feel to it. Are there any influences from your past works?
I think I am influenced in some way, but I don't consciously try to find older music. There are times when I ask someone in the know about a song I like, and they tell me it is actually an older song, but I don't concentrate on listening to it because of its age. When I go out, the latest songs are always playing. So I think that good music is good regardless of its age.
Do these activities have any influence on your music production?
If I only work on music, I sometimes become too serious about music and get bogged down. So, I feel that ideas come to me more naturally if I have other thought processes. I get a lot of stimulation from being allowed to do various things like this.
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The Nike Daybreak follows in the footsteps of the classic Nike Daybreak model released in 1979. The familiar rubber waffle outsole and nylon upper give the shoe a vintage look. The blue label on the side is reminiscent of a sticker with the name of the item written down so that the wearer never forgets it.
