DJ SHHHHH, WINDBELL—which released their previous album in Japan—and the French label LE SAULE, which has gained a foothold in Japan thanks to the support of niche record shops. This is Leonore’s new release. The lineup remains the same as the previous album, featuring the label’s core members, Jean-Daniel Botta and Laurent Celli. True to its title, “Singing Practice (Practical Application),” the album delves into singing, vocalization, onomatopoeia, wordplay, and even songs in Japanese, utilizing a toy piano, typewriter, Casio Tone, percussion, Chinese gourd flutes, and Mongolian mouth harps—venturing into realms that were once considered contemporary music. Contemporary musical entertainment. The magical sound created by the rhythms cultivated through their work with world music and the layered, collage-like soundscapes. I think it’s a wonderful album—experimental and full of joy. (Original Japanese text by Saito)