Label Highlight: Mystery Circles
- Stack Records
- Jul 19
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 13
Mystery Circles is an artist support system based in the US and Japan, curating a diverse roster that encourages sonic exploration regardless of genre to inspire open-minded artists and curious listeners alike.
Now in stock: a selection of their titles on vinyl, cassette and CD.
New Moon - Arc-Rae
'New Moon' is an album that emerged from a period of reflection on the cyclical nature of life and the subtle patterns that shape our experiences. The record delves into how things come and go, often with patterns that are not immediately apparent, yet feel undeniably present.
It’s Always Autumn to Say Goodbye - Hiroshi Ebina
Hiroshi Ebina's third solo album with Mystery Circles is dedicated to his grandparents, with whom Ebina had lived in the same house since he was a child. His grandmother passed away in 2021 and his grandfather in 2023. Ebina’s grandparents were a very ordinary family with nothing special to say. Nevertheless, they were invaluable to the artist, and the impact they both had on his life is significant. The title of the album refers to the fact that both grandparents passed away in the fall after a gap of two years. The album cover image was taken by Ebina himself on a vintage Contax film camera. The two structures on the horizon fading in the distance allude to his grandparents in the beyond.
Mita Koyama-cho - Tatsuro Murakam
Mita Koyama-cho' offers a fresh perspective on today’s ambient music scene, blending acoustic and electronic elements into a rich, evocative soundscape. Murakami, a multi-instrumentalist, weaves together acoustic and jazz guitar, saxophone, fretless bass, and an array of keyboards—including vintage synthesizers, Mellotron, and acoustic piano. The result is a fusion of jazz, new age, folk, Brazilian music, and even 1970s progressive rock.
We’ve also brought in a small run of recent cassettes and CDs from the label to Stack Records, available now online.
To see more from them, follow @mysterycircles on Instagram or head to mysterycircles.com.
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