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Release Date: January 30th, 2025

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1. January Blues (Korean Version)

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Written during a time of personal stagnation, the song explores how January, once a favorite, now feels disconnected—especially in Aotearoa's summer heat. Inspired by the composer's experience as a traveling music teacher and the quiet of students on holiday, the track blends nostalgic introspection with an upbeat, '80s K-pop-inspired melody. Drawing influence from the 1980 Korean campus songwriter festival, "January Blues" captures the feeling of waiting for change with a timeless, cross-cultural appeal.

ALBUM CREDITS

Alex Freer - drums & percussion
Benjamin Locke - electric bass
Crystal Choi - vocals, synthesizers, wurlitzer, organ
Simeon Kavanagh-Vincent - guitar & slide guitar

With additional playing by:

Charmian Keay - violin
Kathleen Tomacruz - cello

Written by Crystal Choi
Recorded by Phoebe Rings, Tom Healy, Jonathan Pearce & Bob Frisbee in various studios and venues
Mixed by Tom Healy (tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6) & Bob Frisbee (track 5)
Mastered by Jonathan Pearce
Cover artwork '운하 雲河 - cloud river' by In Joo Park (박인주)

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