{"product_id":"pictured-resort-epiphyllum-oxypetalum","title":"Pictured Resort - Epiphyllum Oxypetalum","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BCBSlOBx3_g?si=DF6XwohwKWOJIB_z\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003eSince transitioning into a solo unit in December 2020, Pictured Resort has continued to release music consistently. This latest work is a 6-track EP, arriving about two years after their previous 4th full-length album \"Overdreamt.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eHaving passed the major milestone of their 10th anniversary, what Pictured Resort delivers next is a deeply personal narrative that explores his inner world. The EP is titled \"Epiphyllum Oxypetalum,\" the scientific name of the night-blooming flower that blossoms only once. Reflecting memories of childhood and family, this title symbolizes a clear departure from his previously bright and open sound, instead channeling a sense of fluctuation—akin to a personal midlife crisis—into a dense, intimate sonic space.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe pre-release singles \"Pleasure Center\" and \"First Million Miles\" (2025) showcase a refined, introspective R\u0026amp;B groove paired with smooth, immersive beats. The lead track \"Once in a Blue Moon\" stands as a defining piece of the EP, capturing shifting human relationships and self-reflection. Its fleeting yet beautiful melody resonates with the artwork of Epiphyllum Oxypetalum illustrated by Natsumi Kachina, drawing listeners into a deep, contemplative journey.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eMarking a vivid departure from his previously refreshing image, this release unveils a new artistic dimension and stands as an important and beautiful turning point in Pictured Resort’s musical evolution.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePictured Resort:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eA synth-pop unit based in Osaka, active since 2014. They have performed both domestically and internationally, including appearances at shows for visiting overseas artists in Japan, as well as performances across China, Manila in the Philippines, and Thailand. Since December 2020, the project has shifted from a band to a solo unit led by frontman Koji Kuroyanagi, who has released four full-length albums along with numerous singles and EPs to date.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sailyard","offers":[{"title":"Japanese 12\" Vinyl Limited Edition","offer_id":45780953432108,"sku":"SLYD-029","price":1111.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0388\/0461\/9308\/files\/pictured-resort-epiphyllum-oxypetalum.jpg?v=1783579974","url":"https:\/\/whitenoiserecords.org\/en-tw\/products\/pictured-resort-epiphyllum-oxypetalum","provider":"WHITE NOISE RECORDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}