maya ongaku’s recent performance on the popular Seattle-based music program “Live on KEXP” has been released on YouTube, offering fans an exclusive look at the artist’s captivating live session.
KEXP, a nonprofit radio station founded in 1972, is renowned for showcasing a diverse lineup of both emerging and internationally acclaimed musicians. The station’s YouTube series “Live on KEXP” has featured performances by artists such as Thom Yorke’s The Smile, Teenage Fanclub, AURORA, and Jon Spencer, as well as notable Japanese acts including Otoboke Beaver and CHAI.
Recorded during maya ongaku’s U.S. tour in April, the session captures a dynamic, one-take 40-minute performance. The artist performed three tracks—“Anoyo Drive,” “Melting,” and “Iyo no Hito”—which are now available to stream on KEXP’s official YouTube channel. This release marks a significant milestone in maya ongaku’s expanding international presence.
