Tokyo resident, Big Love Records employee and aspiring musician/songwriter Nana Yamato describes her style as “critical fantasy”. Squeezed in between the drudgery of adult life, Yamato explore's her youthful musical desires whenever she has time, resulting in cathartic compositions that are both playful and transportive. Taken from her forthcoming debut album Before Sunrise, Yamato's new single 'If' flits between Japanese and English, pairing indie-leaning guitar work with rigid a drum machine that bursts with intriguing effects. Guided by Yamato's melodic vocal work, and a pristine saxophone outro, 'If' is a satisfying lo-fi gem with a thirst for the unknown. Before Sunrise will arrive on the 5th of February via Big Love Records. -Holly Mullineaux