Shugo Tokumaru

Shugo Tokumaru is a Japanese singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for intricately arranged, melodic indie/chamber-pop compositions featuring many layered instruments.

Tokumaru is known publicly as a Japanese singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who composes and arranges songs with numerous instruments. Notable albums include Rum Hee, Exit and Port Entropy. His music is often described as bright, playful and richly arranged.

A single DeBaser review praises Shugo Tokumaru's album Exit and the single "Parachutes" for bright, playful arrangements and inventive instrumentation. The reviewer compares Tokumaru to Sufjan Stevens and highlights the music's cheerful, non-cerebral charm. Lyrics appear to be in Japanese; instrumentation is diverse and surprising.

For:Listeners of indie/chamber pop and fans of meticulously arranged, multi-instrumental music.