Shake My Days is an indie pop duo from Kyoto, Japan, made up of vocalist Mitsuki and guitarist/producer Showky Saezawa. Their music mixes soft, airy vocals with guitar driven pop that feels both retro and fresh, at the same time. Over the years, they’ve put out Isostasy and Solenoid, slowly building a quiet but devoted international following. Songs like “Blue Sky Is Imitation” and “Cider At Dusk” have made waves in Europe and popped up on radio and music blogs, showing their reach goes far beyond Japan. Their latest album, Acetal, brings together 12 tracks that capture both their best moments and where they’re heading next, including TV tie-in songs, fan favorites from live shows, and fresh takes on older tracks.

Standout Moments from Acetal

Waiting At Triangle Park (New Ver.)

The opening feels both familiar and fresh. Mitsuki’s voice glides over the soft instruments, drawing you in like coming home after a long journey. It keeps the emotional heart of the original but adds a new layer of depth.

Cider At Dusk

This track wraps longing and nostalgia into one beautiful melody. The guitar glimmers while Mitsuki’s voice walks the line between warmth and fragility. It’s a song that feels like dusk, fleeting, beautiful, and full of quiet questions.

Blue Sky Is Imitation

Here, the band leans into the tension between hope and illusion. The melody soars; the arrangement pushes just enough to make the chorus feel both powerful and bittersweet. It is a song that lingers in memory.

Without Knowing Anything?

Introspective and subtle, this track leans on its spaces. The lyrics feel like fragments of conversation, with guitar and vocals weaving silence and sound together. It is one of the more emotionally raw moments on Acetal.

Rambling


Soft and wandering, “Rambling” feels like walking through half-remembered streets at night. The instrumentation guides you gently but insistently, while the vocals carry a quiet, wistful patience.

Floating On The Mantle

As the closing track, it feels cinematic and airy. The album fades out with a light touch, leaving you in a reflective space. It reminds you that endings have their own kind of beauty.

Acetal is both a showcase and a step forward for Shake My Days. It honors their past while giving hints of where they might go next. The album feels like a conversation, with some parts soft and quiet and others bold and full of yearning. For longtime listeners, it offers fresh takes on beloved songs. For new listeners, it’s a warm invitation into a world of delicate pop that carries real weight.

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