A fleeting moment that dissolves like smoke, and an eternity that remains silent like crystal.
The song expresses the loneliness illuminated by the hazy spring light, set to a light melody.

Piano-playing singer-songwriter Natsuko Nisshoku will be performing this spring.
They will release their new song "Smoke and Crystal" on Wednesday, April 8th.

"Like smoke that vanishes in the blink of an eye," "Like a crystal that shines for tens of thousands of years."
The hazy, fleeting, and ever-changing scenery that only the season of spring possesses.
The ambiguity of the heart, and the unwavering voice that lies dormant deep within, undeniably existing in the space between them.
The loneliness illuminated by a hazy light is sung to a light melody,
The dramatic song structure leaves a somewhat melancholic aftertaste, while announcing the arrival of spring.

In stark contrast to their previous full album, which explored new territory with a band sound,
This work showcases the creativity and expressive power of the solo artist.
With Gulliver Suzuki as arranger, and Hiroshi Kido on drums,
Gulliver Suzuki's contrabass, with its budding sound, warmly complements the music.

The album cover, which was also revealed, was self-produced.
The slightly glittering, sharp ore crystals and the smoke that drifts over them quietly expand the worldview.

This latest work depicts subtle fluctuations and shimmers, imbued with the spring-like scent characteristic of Natsuko Nisshoku's style.
Some stores have started pre-orders and registrations. Be sure to check them out and look forward to the new song!

─ Pre-add / Pre-order distribution link ─
https://orcd.co/smokeandquartz
─ Eclipse Natsuko comment ─
Spring is a season when many things change. Every year at this time, I feel restless and like I've been thrown into a gaping hole.
Within that void, I am once again acutely aware of my own wavering and uncertainties—a wavering nature that seems as if it could vanish at any moment like smoke, or as if it could exist forever like a crystal.

A time of year when the world vaguely shifts and changes, a season that is both empty and beautiful. I've taken the rambling complaints of someone who still dislikes spring, put them together a little, and will release them as a single for Spring 2026.

[Latest release information]
Artist: Nisshoku Natsuko
Title: Digital Single "Smoke and Crystal" (Reading: Kemuri to Suishou)
Release date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Special site:https://nisshoku-natsuko.com/smokeandquartz/
Streaming link:https://orcd.co/smokeandquartz

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Born May 8, 1991 in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture.
Natsuko Nisshoku began playing piano at age 9 and songwriting at age 12. At age 17, she started her full-fledged music career as "Natsuko Nisshoku," based in Morioka. Her meticulously crafted lyrics and songwriting skills, which deeply resonate with listeners, have garnered attention, leading to numerous appearances at major festivals. Her 3rd full album, "Anti-Freeze," was selected as a winning entry in the 14th CD Shop Awards, and in recent years she has also composed many original songs, including movie theme songs and commercial music. Natsuko Nisshoku's dense music, which she produces one after another, shows no bounds of creativity. Her unique songwriting style, which expresses parts of guitar, bass, and sometimes even percussion instruments like drums using only a piano, and her musical ability and performance, transcend the imagination and frameworks of piano-playing singer-songwriters. Her piano music, which encompasses strength, weakness, sharpness, and transience, pierces the hearts of listeners and offers a truly unique musical experience.

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