The album *Nihon Onsen Kikō*, released by *Oke MUSIC FACTORY* and expressing the “hot-and-cold bath groove” cultivated through 365 days of visiting public bathhouses, as well as the split 7-inch with BITOWA’s *Wind Noise Records*, sold out immediately to rave reviews. and now we’ve received a summer update from NICKELMAN, whose new work we’ve all been eagerly awaiting. NICKELMAN’s signature psychedelic undulations, lo-fi texture, tropical vibe, and mellow, tropical soundscapes—all blended with his signature use of samples—are on full display. Give it a listen in an ice-cold room, inside a car with hot air blowing in, or during those exhausted after-hours moments. Includes a download code!
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The latest release from Osaka-based producer NICKELMAN, *Mangoes II*. Released on vinyl and cassette by the long-established Canadian label URBNET as the sequel to his 2021 release *Mangoes*.

Centered around a soulful, sweet groove, the sound expands into tropical and exotica territories. Layers of melting loops intertwine with hip-hop beats, creating a pleasantly swaying, mellow texture overlaid with psychedelic undulations that gently envelop the entire track.

Opening with a dubby intro and centered around a fresh, juicy beat, the album unfolds smoothly—like a movie soundtrack—ranging from dance tracks to melancholic, mellow soul.

The collages created under his own art name, “55555,” resonate with the sound, painting a deeper, more refined, and uniquely personal sensory world.

A sweet, atmospheric release that builds upon his previous work. A fruity instrumental album perfect for savoring in the leisurely flow of time, far from the sweltering heat.