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Hailing from the seaside communities surrounding Enoshima, a small island located 50 km southwest of Tokyo, Maya Ongaku is a ragtag collective of local musicians whose brand of earthy psychedelia transcends widely beyond the roots of their inner souls. The name derives not from any kind of ancient civilization, but rather a neologism defined as the imagined view outside one’s field of vision. The band—currently a trio of Tsutomu Sonoda, Ryota Takano, and Shoei Ikeda—finds sanctuary at the Ace General Store, a beachy vintage shop and salon-like space just hidden from sight from the bustling, touristy riverside Subana Street. Between discussions on music and art, curating the vinyl section and manning the register, and chatting up with locals young and old, the members find time to jam and record their spontaneous ideas in the studio tucked away in the back. It’s in this unlikely setting where Maya Ongaku finds its origins, the culmination of what Sonoda describes as 自然発生 (shizen hassei), meaning spontaneous generation, or the supposed production of living organisms from nonliving matter.

https://www.instagram.com/maya_ongaku/
https://mayaongakuggb.bandcamp.com/album/approach-to-anima
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist
https://soundcloud.com/mayaongaku/2dYBechVJjAf6bTo5se1N5?si=BXY_hz8fRmmDtU4JrJ9WEQ

Mong Tong is a Taiwanese psychedelic music band formed by brothers Hom Yu and Jiun Chi. The name 'Mong Tong' is derived from the brothers' childhood nickname, which can mean something totally different in different languages from Burmese, Cantonese to Chinese.

Mong Tong's music is heavily influenced by Southeast Asian culture, including its mythology and folklore, as well as 60s and 70s psychedelic music. Their sound is characterized by hypnotic rhythms, dreamy melodies, and otherworldly atmospheres.

Mong Tong has been described as part of a new wave of Taiwanese music that draws on the country's rich cultural heritage while pushing boundaries and exploring new sonic territory. They have also been noted for their visually striking album artwork, music videos and special outfits.

Overall, Mong Tong is a unique and exciting addition to the global psychedelic music scene, offering a fresh perspective and a fascinating blend of musical and cultural influences.

https://www.instagram.com/mongtongband/
https://www.facebook.com/MongTongBand
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/61QVaGjYK4UNd6uTz7Lzuo?si=eZZUVhLRQMWGVW14qWS7TA
https://mongtongggb.bandcamp.com/album/tao-fire
https://www.youtube.com/MongTongBand
https://soundcloud.com/mongtong
https://twitter.com/mongtong_band

https://wepresent.wetransfer.com/stories/meet-mong-tong-psychedelic-taipei
https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/mong-tong-mystery-interview