Mei Semones

Brooklyn-based Japanese American composer, singer and guitarist Mei Semones brings her bilingual songwriting to Circolo Magnolia on July 21, 2026, in Novegro-Tregarezzo (MI), Italy. Her music moves between indie rock, chamber pop and jazz, built on flexible rhythms, close-voiced harmonies and a melodic, articulate guitar style. Short, carefully shaped songs carry English and Japanese lyrics that touch on attachment, nostalgia and the feeling of living between cultures.

On stage, Semones plays with a group that keeps this balance clear: a supple rhythm section gives the tunes room to breathe, while string arrangements and brief math-rock turns sharpen the edges without losing the gentle pop drive. The set unfolds with an intimate pace, alternating lightness and detail, voice and guitar at the center. Expect a focus on dynamics and texture rather than volume, with bilingual vocals threading through shifting grooves. This date at Circolo Magnolia draws a clear line through her current work, highlighting the interplay of jazz-leaning harmony, melodic phrasing and compact song forms.