A 2005 release by MIKA VAINIO under the name Ø! Ø does not appear to be the Greek letter “phi,” but rather the Nordic Latin character Ø (slash-O); in any case, it’s a name with a strong symbolic, iconic quality. This is a moniker used even before PANASONIC, dating back to the early days of the album *Metri*—wrapped in kraft paper—and several singles. It features spacey electronic sounds, ambient music, and deep bass. It is widely regarded as the most beautiful album released under the Ø moniker. (Original Japanese text by Saito)