Minori Nagashima – serval DOG – debuts ‘ALONENESS’: An unfiltered exploration of solitude

Shizuoka-based singer-songwriter Minori Nagashima – serval DOG – has released her first full-length album, ‘ALONENESS’. The 15-track collection, released on December 4th, is a deeply personal journey through themes of solitude, bringing noisy rock hand-in-hand with modern J-pop production.

Nagashima, who first gained recognition as the frontwoman of the rock band MINOR THIRD, took full creative control of the album, handling everything from vocals to instrumentation. Speaking about the album’s meaning, Nagashima explained:

“I want this first full album, ALONENESS, to reach everyone around the world who carries loneliness in their hearts. If this album can change your world, that would be my greatest wish.”

The tracklist includes reimagined versions of earlier works like ‘GOFLL’ and ‘Shoujo Ranhansha’, alongside new songs such as ‘Shibuya Iggy Pop’ and ‘When the Western Sun Shines’. Each song contributes to the album’s cohesive narrative, reflecting a range of alternative rock influences while maintaining Nagashima’s unfiltered, homegrown production style

Additionally, to celebrate the release of ‘ALONENESS’, she will perform at Shinjuku Samurai in Tokyo on December 29th. Titled Take Me Away from This Party, the event doubles as a birthday celebration and will feature additional performances from Tokyorenbo and Hametsu Romance.

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About Minori Nagashima – serval DOG –

Minori Nagashima first gained recognition in Japan’s youth alternative scene as the frontwoman of MINOR THIRD, a band that reached the finals of the Mikakunin Festival in 2019. Following the band’s hiatus in 2021, Nagashima launched a solo career under the moniker Minori Nagashima – serval DOG – in 2022. Known for her emotionally charged alternative pop sound, she independently writes, records, and produces all her music from her home studio.

In 2022, she contributed to HARU NEMURI’s ‘Shunka Ryougen’ album and has since performed alongside prominent acts like Shinsei Kamattechan and hockrockb. These collaborations, combined with her steady output of singles and EPs, set the stage for ‘ALONENESS’.

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