Serebii

Serebii is a Kiwi composer, producer, mixing engineer, and multi-instrumentalist residing in Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa (Auckland, New Zealand).

Inspired by the Japanese concept of Komorebi 木漏れ日 which encapsulates sunlight leaking through trees, Serebii is a portmanteau that embodies the essence of serenity. For the artist the intention of this alias is to conjure up a feeling that represents the glistening light dancing in nature’s seasonal cycles through his musical offerings.

In blending elements of meditative sounds, soul, folk, electronic and R&B, Serebii generates a production that invites listeners to a soundscape where they have the freedom to shape what the mix reflects to them. By centering dance and the sensuous physicality of movement, the composer considers the role that sonic sound plays in creating an experience that belongs to the listener. Whereby they can get lost in a world of their creation.

Primarily known for his unique and creative production style, Serebii has worked alongside artists such as Leisure, KÉDU CARLÖ and Ayaluna. He has played the festival and touring circuits in New Zealand including opening for Moondchild & Allen Stone. In 2021 and 2022 he released collaborations with long-time friend and co-producer Arjuna Oakes through LA-based record label Innovative Leisure (BADBADNOTGOOD, Allah-Las). Their 2021 release ‘First Nights’ debuted at #5 on KCRW's top 30 Albums chart and has had extensive play on BBC6 and BBC1xtra.

Set to release his debut studio album later this year, ‘Inside’ is Serebii’s first solo release (having mostly worked on collaborative projects in the past) and a reflection of his connection with music as a vehicle for communication and expression. For Serebii, ‘Inside’ is an introspective body of work and an invitation for listeners to metaphorically take a glimpse inside the artist’s musical prowess. Written, recorded, and mixed by Serebii in 2022, ‘Inside’ was birthed between the artist’s home studio in Aotearoa, New Zealand, and his travels in Germany. The ten-track album begins with dance tracks and transitions into slower, longer, and textured tracks. At the centre of the release is ‘Lost Your Breathe’, a track where Serebii reflects on the loss of a family member from his brother’s point of view. As the inspiration and mantle to the album, the track introduces listener’s to Serebii’s smooth vocals as well as the artist’s journey into song writing.

By producing ‘Inside’, the composer creates an oeuvre that intends to be a space holder for the experiences and moments listeners flow through. Serebii’s provocation is for listeners to feel the expansiveness of the contours of their body as they move to the album’s chords, melodies, and tones, feeling into the power of their personal truth and connection to the sonic vibrations.