Artist page · 05/07/2026
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12 vinyl releases blending violin loops and synth textures; key LPs see varying limited editions priced €7.82 to €75.65.
Kishi Bashi is the solo project of Kaoru Ishibashi, a Seattle-born musician who grew up mainly on the US East Coast. Known for combining violin performance with looping and electronic music elements, Kishi Bashi's sound draws on alternative rock, folk, and electronic influences. Ishibashi has toured with indie artists and bands and he is also a founding member of the synth-rock band Jupiter One.
His vinyl catalog features 12 releases that include studio albums and limited edition colored pressings, mostly issued on Joyful Noise Recordings. Editions vary from translucent and white to blue and violet vinyl, with some pressings numbered or club editions. Collectors appreciate the dynamic mix of instrumental skill and sonic experimentation present across these records.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Joyful Noise Recordings · 2024
Joyful Noise Recordings · 2019
Joyful Noise Recordings · 2016
Joyful Noise Recordings · 2014
Joyful Noise Recordings · 2012Playlist
The tracks that sum up Kishi Bashi's career.
The essentials
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Anniversary translucent vinyl edition of Kishi Bashi's 2012 debut album showcasing his indie rock-infused folktronica with violin and layered vocal loops.
2014 album blending orchestral arrangements with pop sensibilities; released as a limited edition vinyl LP with a bonus 7-inch record.
2019 Kishi Bashi album with a rich mix of indie pop and folktronica textures, available on a numbered club edition vinyl pressing.
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Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Kishi Bashi's live shows often mix violin loops and vocal layering creating immersive indie pop soundscapes.— Music Community Description
Born in Seattle in 1975 and raised mainly on the US East Coast, Kishi Bashi merges violin performance with electronic looping and indie pop songwriting since 2011.
Kishi Bashi, a member of synth-rock band Jupiter One, has been on tour with indie acts including Of Montreal and Regina Spektor, contributing violin performances.
The 2019 US club edition of 'Omoiyari' on Joyful Noise Recordings is a numbered limited vinyl pressing, priced between €14.90 and up to €75.65 on the collector market.
"Lighght" was issued as a 180g limited edition LP with a bonus 7-inch in 2014, fetching between €19.13 and €87 on the secondary vinyl market.
The 2024 release "Kantos" by Kishi Bashi includes 12 tracks blending funk, soul, and indie pop, available on standard and limited numbered LP editions.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Kishi Bashi is the stage name of Kaoru Ishibashi, an American singer, multi-instrumentalist, and composer born in Seattle in 1975.
His music covers folktronica, indie pop, alternative rock, and electronic influences, typically blending violin with looping techniques and synth sounds.
There are 12 vinyl releases including "151A", "Lighght", "Omoiyari", and "Kantos", many featuring limited edition colored or numbered pressings.
His vinyl releases include LP albums on standard black vinyl, translucent, colored vinyl, and limited numbered club editions.
The 2019 club edition of "Omoiyari" is a limited, numbered LP pressing on Joyful Noise, often sought after by collectors for its exclusivity.
French enthusiasts can find Kishi Bashi vinyl through international vinyl retailers and specialty shops that import Joyful Noise releases.
Prices vary widely, with some limited editions like "Omoiyari" club edition ranging from around €15 up to over €70 on resale markets.
As of 2024, "Kantos" is the latest vinyl album available, including both standard and limited numbered editions.
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