SAN FRANCISCO BRIGHTCORE |(￣3￣)| ~ bedroom project founded by justin cheromiah 「before story ~ yume no kimi ~」06.20.2024 “before story ~ yume no kimi ~” is a 6 track e.p. that pushes the envelope of what “brightcore” means. With this genre being coined by Justin himself, he simply quotes it as “music for understanding the sky is always there while we make new memories day to day.” “before story ~ yume no kimi ~” is a story of memoirs connected to the bright blue sky. ~ an original soundtrack for every deep connection that can change a heart and soul ~ This new e.p. showcases Justin’s development in production, songwriting, and progression. Featuring licks and arrangements that pay homage to early to mid 2000s visual novels such as “Subarashiki Hibi ~Furenzoku Sonzai~” or “H2O~Footprints In The Sand~”, Justin does not hide his appreciation for the stories and games that shaped his childhood. “~ yume no kimi ~ '' takes a lot of inspiration from acts like Pixelbee, lical, Seventeen Years Old and Berlin Wall,, Looprider, BiSH, Maki, Ano, and many more. This e.p. solidifies his contribution to the asian shoegaze|dream pop scene with a more joyous twist. With it being a summer release, everything about this record is bright, sweet, and energetic. The listener may feel a sense of nostalgia and sensation of pure bliss when listening to the guitar driven “J idol-like” compositions accompanied with the airy vocals coming from the heart. 春日野 弘瀬 Kasugano Hirose