For fans of: Breezy Folk Pop Simplicity

What they're saying: The Aquarium Drunkard blog had this to say in regards to Fantasia’s vibe in relation to Yuma’s other band, Never Young Beach: “While Fantasia has echoes of his band’s classic tunefulness, Yuma on his own strikes a much more subdued and introspective tone, both in his lyrics and the understated instrumentation.“ And more on Yuma Abe from the folks at Light In The Attic, who are distributing the record: “The melodies and arrangements may come effortlessly for Yuma, but it’s these unexpected existential emotions that serve as the foundation for the rich, understated sounds of Fantasia.”

What we say: Mixed by Haruomi Hosono, Yuma Abe's Fantasia is the perfect summer Sunday record. Slow and breezy folk, with a quiet bossa nova looseness. Delicately strummed acoustic guitar and gentle fm synth stabs. Understated and deceptively simple. JF