Hazy Sour Cherry

**Hazy Sour Cherry** is a Tokyo-based indie-pop duo known for their dreamy, lo-fi soundscapes and a knack for blending nostalgic vibes with modern DIY charm. Formed in 2018 by multi-instrumentalists Rina and Yuji, the pair crafts hazy, synth-driven tracks that mix Japanese and English lyrics, often exploring themes of fleeting youth, surrealism, and everyday introspection. Their recent releases—like the playful chaos of *Hazy Horror Party* or the wistful *Ghost Song*—showcase their signature style: washed-out guitars, retro drum machines, and vocals that feel like half-remembered dreams.

With a cult following in Japan’s underground scene, Hazy Sour Cherry embraces a scrappy, home-recorded aesthetic (see: *Summer Demo*’s raw energy or *Tour De Tokyo*’s cassette-tape warmth). They’ve become synonymous with VHS-style visuals, collabs with local illustrators, and a vibe that’s equal parts Shibuya-kei revival and bedroom-pop confessional. Whether they’re channeling existential angst in *たかが世界の終わり* or bouncing through the neon-lit *Strange World*, this duo keeps things refreshingly unpolished—and irresistibly catchy.