Cuushe is the stage name of Mayuko Hitotsuyanagi. She’s been releasing music from her record label home, Flau Records, since 2009, garnering attention both in Japan and overseas for her synth-laden dream pop and airy vocals. Her latest album, “Waken,” is scheduled for release on Nov. 20, showcasing a bright, brilliant evolution of Hitotsuyanagi’s characteristic style.
1. What did you study at university? My major was English literature. In my seminars, I studied Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth in particular.
2. What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a cartoonist. Now, I specialize in reading. When I'm sad, I read comics to escape to a different world. When I read comics, people are surprised that I'm so focused on them that I can't hear the voices around me.