flex life are a Japanese duo working the seam between classic city pop polish and a contemporary, lo-fi-leaning sensibility. Ikareta Baby — released as a 7-inch single paired with 'Aliens' on the boutique Udagawa Cafe Records — is smooth, slightly woozy, and built for the small hours: a mellow groove, gentle vocals, and that unmistakable Tokyo-after-dark glow. It's a contemporary record that understands exactly what made the originals it descends from feel so good, and it became a quiet favourite among selectors digging the modern city pop revival.
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