Lofi Milk was born in the vibrant heart of Tokyo, Japan. The hustle and bustle of the city directed them towards creating calming, gentle, atmospheric, organic, and soothing sounds. Their music is truly a joy to experience, and we were eager to learn more about their journey, their inspirations, upcoming projects, and how Groover is helping them grow their musical endeavor.
There are many professional curators on Groover, and it feels more like a community that supports sustainable growth rather than just providing a temporary boost in streams.
Lofi Milk
Can you tell us a bit about your background and your music project? How did you start and what made you take it seriously?
Lofi Milk is a Tokyo-based Lofi hip-hop duo consisting of Kensuke Ohmi and Maho Fukami, active since 2023. Beyond this project, we also create healing music under the name “Healing Life” and have worked together on a variety of music genres, including J-pop and game music.
This project was born out of our desire to craft intimate music that values the physicality of playing—whether it’s playing the guitar or a Fender Rhodes. Having experienced Tokyo’s underground scene in the early 2000s, stepping into the world of Lofi hip-hop felt like a natural progression for us.
What inspires you and makes you want to create? Do you have any routines before you start working on music?
Maho: The beauty I glimpse in unexpected moments often inspires me—especially the evening sky and the moon, which fill me with creative energy. Another source of inspiration is the deep sense of affection I feel for those dear to me.
Before I start creating, I do yoga to center myself and make a cup of coffee.
Kensuke: I draw inspiration from beautiful music, the tones of various instruments, and Chase Bliss stompboxes. Music is a natural part of my daily life, and I approach it with a relaxed and authentic mindset. My routine starts with a stop at Lawson for coffee before heading to my workspace, where I enjoy a cigarette and coffee to settle into the creative flow.
How would you describe your music? In your opinion, what’s the best way for someone to experience it?
We aim to create unpretentious music, much like a diary—honest and natural. We focus on preserving the first impression of a piece, making sure not to overproduce it. In Japan, there’s a traditional concept of appreciating “the beauty of the unfinished,” and we think that has influenced our approach.
Of course, we’d be happy for everyone to enjoy the music in their own way, but our personal recommendation would be to brew some honeybush tea and listen while reading your favorite book or manga.
How did you find out about Groover and what made you decide to use the platform?
I found Groover through an online search. I use other similar services as well, but Groover had its own appeal, which made me want to give it a try.
How has it helped you? What opportunities have you gotten through Groover?
Through Groover, I was able to reach a broader audience by pitching to playlists that aren’t available on other playlist pitching services. There are many professional curators on the platform, and it feels more like a community that supports sustainable growth rather than just providing a temporary boost in streams.
What are your upcoming projects and any other cool news you’d like to share with us?
We recently released a collaborative EP ‘Faraway’ with French artist Ezor JZ. It was our first collaboration, and we were really excited about it. We think you’ll enjoy hearing tracks that are a bit different from our usual style. Additionally, we’re planning to release our seventh album ‘Frosty Flower’ this December.
We have a couple of exciting projects that we’re working on and would like to collaborate with other great producers more.
What advice would you give to artists just starting out with their music projects? What’s the most important thing you’ve learned since you started?
This is something I remind myself as well, but keep creating no matter what. For those who play an instrument, keep playing. There will be moments of doubt and confusion along the way, but the most important thing is to trust your music and never stop.
Any final words?
Thank you so much for always supporting our music. If you haven’t listened to it yet, we’d love for you to give it a try.
Thank you! Take care!
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