Biography overview: Natsuki Kurai II emerges from Yokohama’s vibrant music scene, weaving together folk, jazz, and ambient influences. He has collaborated with artists like Stu Larsen on projects dating back to 2013, including the 2018 Stu Larsen & Natsuki Kurai II EP. His early Japanese releases include Kai, Natsuki (Busk Till Dawn) (2015), and he has performed cross-border live sets, notably in Paris (2018).
Discography highlights: 2022 saw the releases A Day In The Coastlands (with Tatsuya Tsuyuki) and Michikake Song Book (solo), both on Innate Music. In 2025, look for new works like Mooring (EP), Knick-Knack (EP), and singles including Our Hopes and Delicious and Gentle Meals, all on Innate Music. Additional 2025 performances include Osaka SINON Early Summer Tour with Kumiko Hasegawa and a harmonica-focused Yokohama concert in October.
Live presence: Recent stage appearances span intimate club environments to festival-like sets in Japan and Europe. For fans, these performances are a chance to experience Kurai’s evolving soundscape in real time.
Social & contact: Stay connected with Natsuki Kurai II through his official Tumblr and associated social channels for gig announcements, studio notes, and collaborative updates. Follow and engage via Tumblr.