"Swimming / The Open Road" offers a glimpse into Kero Kero Bonito's sonic evolution, pairing a buoyant, synth-driven track with a more melancholic, guitar-led B-side. These songs mark a significant step in their development, bridging the gap between their earlier work and the more complex arrangements of their later releases.
- The single was released on February 25, 2019, by Polyvinyl Record Co.
- "Swimming" features layered synthesizers and a driving beat, characteristic of the band's evolving sound.
- "The Open Road" showcases a more introspective and guitar-centric arrangement, highlighting the band's versatility.
Kero Kero Bonito is a London-based Japanese-English band known for their J-pop-influenced indie pop. At the time of this 2019 single, they were transitioning from their earlier, more overtly saccharine sound towards a more experimental and varied musical palette.
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