Music Corner 135: Maika Loubté
Maika Loubté Is a singer-songwriter, music producer, and DJ who currently lives in Tokyo. Spending her childhood and teenage years in Japan, Paris, Hong Kong and After graduating from high school, she discovered vintage analog synthesizers in which started her musical journey. While based on advanced electronic music, she places importance on authenticity of the "songs" themselves, stripped of their textures that is usually found in a majority of electronica songs.
Loubté is consistently exploring both novel and nostalgic music styles. Connecting numerous dots of sound, she creates original yet subconsciously familiar melodies listeners have an emotional connection to. As a multicultural songwriter, producer, and singer, Loubté takes in global influences as she experiments with sound using a number of vintage analog synthesizers in studio and has collaborated with the likes of Ryan Hemsworth and Miho Hatori. As a performer, she captivates fans with her unique vocals while playing a plethora of electronic instruments on stage while relying on her past experiences by singing in Japanese, English and French.
One aspect that sets Loubté apart from her contemporaries is her hauntingly beautiful voice. Her vocal range and controls are simply mesmerizing, evoking a wide range of emotions in her listeners. Whether she sings with delicate vulnerability or unleashes a powerful crescendo, Loubté's voice has an ethereal quality that leaves a lasting impression. Her vocal prowess is best exemplified in tracks like “Nobara” and “System”, where her evocative vocals take center stage, leaving listeners awe-struck.
Another notable aspect of Maika Loubté's music is her keen attention to production and sound design. She seamlessly blends organic instrumentation with electronic elements, creating a sonic landscape that is both familiar and innovative. This fusion of acoustic and electronic elements can be heard in tracks like “Show Me How” and “Ice Age” where Loubté's intricate production elevates her music to a whole new level.
In addition to her solo work, Maika Loubté has collaborated with various artists, further expanding her musical horizons. These collaborations have allowed her to experiment with different styles and genres, showcasing her versatility as an artist. Whether she's collaborating with a hip-hop artist on an upbeat track or lending her vocals to a downtempo electronic composition, wither it be tracks like “Hakumei” from KIRINJI or her latest release (as of this writing) “Blue Bird” from Shin Sakiura, Loubté's ability to adapt and shine in various musical contexts demonstrates her exceptional talent and adaptability.
As of this writing, she has four albums from 2014,16,19 and 21, along with abundant of singles released digitally. Be sure to follow Loubté on her official website, Twitter and Instagram and check out her latest music video “Ice Age” below!