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Encounter the complexities
of modern relationships in misfit
Momoko Rose’s
new single
‘softboi’+ Naarm single launch at
Mamma Chen’s with
Catie Alison and Wild Gloriosa
‘Through her song and art, Momoko Rose seeks to bring people closer together’ – GT Magazine
Melbourne misfit Momoko Rose’s unique brand of edgy softness emerges in her latest single ‘softboi’ out Friday 3 November, drawing you into her musical realms of wistfulness and wit. Channelling her experience as a queer Japanese-Australian artist, Momoko Rose challenges conventions through ambiguity and contradictions; a feminine aesthetic charged with masculine energy. Celebrating this next release in full style, Momoko Rose and her band will take the stage at Mamma Chen’s, Footscray’s iconic mother and daughter owned venue, joined by Catie Alison and Wild Gloriosa on Friday 24 November.
A whimsical encapsulation of a dreary dating scene and the complexities of modern relationships, ‘softboi’ departs from Momoko’s previous folk sound, collaborating with producer Rino Darusman. Drawing inspiration from otherworldly women in R&B and folk — Björk, Raveena, yeule and Japanese folk singer Ichiko Aoba — Momoko crafts ethereal soundscapes that intertwine lush chords pierced by dynamic beats. Although the lyrics are playful and simple, “softboi” exposes the covert ways in which toxic masculinity impacts relationships and society.
“The inspiration for ‘softboi’ came from observing my friends’ dating experiences and I view it as having a double meaning – serving as both an empathetic ‘fuck you’ and an anthem for sensitive souls who struggle with intimacy.” – Momoko Rose
Despite her first love for folk music, Momoko Rose’s sound is constantly evolving and breaking genre boundaries. She wields her vulnerability as an instrument of healing. Supported by the dreamy sounds of Catie Alison and soul soaked Wild Gloriosa, Momoko Rose is stepping into this new chapter with an enchanting evening at Mamma Chen’s, for a night filled with heartfelt storytelling and the divine voices of up and coming songstresses.
This November, prepare to be captivated by a performance that will have you laughing, shedding a tear and dancing, all while witnessing the inexplicable charm of Footscray’s very own Momoko Rose.
Friday 24 November – Mamma Chen’s, Footscray VIC
Supports: Catie Alison and Wild Gloriosa
Time: Doors 8pm
Tickets: $15+bf presale or $20+bf on the door
Link: HERE ‘softboi’ out Friday 3 November via Noisehive
Presave: https://noisehive.ffm.to/softboi
‘softboi’ Credits
Written and performed by Momoko Rose
Mixed and produced by Rino Darusman
Mastered by Isaac Barter
Concept: Momoko Rose
Photography: Peter Foster
Set assistant and BTS: Lionel Baker
Makeup and styling: Momoko Rose
Graphic Design: Ben NeohFollow MOMOKO ROSE
Website – Instagram – Facebook – Spotify
Tik Tok – YouTube – Apple Music‘softboi’ Lyrics
softboi cries softly
All the girls I’m wanting
Don’t love mesoftboi cries softly
All the girls who want me please
Don’t touch meDon’t hurt me, I’m too tender for that
Hear my plea, I’m not built for contact
Don’t hurt me, I’m too tender for that
Don’t, don’t, don’t hurt meYou shot me up and I’m unaware
You shot me up and I’m unawaresoftboi cries softly
All the girls I’m wanting
Don’t love mesoftboi cries softly
All the girls who want me please
Don’t touch meDon’t hurt me, I’m too tender for that
It’s my destiny, no girl has felt that
Don’t hurt me, I’m too tender for that
Don’t hurt meDon’t you see from here I can’t reach for you
Know I can’t love yousoftboi cries softly
All the girls who love me please
Don’t touch mesoftboi cries softly
All the girls I’m wanting
Don’t love meWord’s out in cyberspace
And they say
THEY DON’T LOVE ME!!!!!ソフト坊い
ソフト坊いはそっと泣く僕が好きな彼女らは
僕を愛してくれないソフト坊いはそっと泣く
僕を追ってくるキミ達
お願いだから触れないで傷つけないで、敏感な僕を
お願いだから触れないで
人と接触出来ないんだ
傷つけないで、敏感な僕を
お願い、お願い、傷つけないであなたに打たれて気が付かない私
あなたに打たれて気が付かない私ソフト坊いはそっと泣く
僕が好きな彼女らは
僕を愛してくれないソフト坊いはそっと泣く
僕を追ってくるキミ達
お願いだから触れないで傷つけないで、敏感な僕を
これが僕の運命さ、そんな思いをした子はいない
傷つけないで、敏感な僕を
傷つけないでここからだとあなたに手が届かない
あなたを愛せないソフト坊いはそっと泣く
僕を追ってくるキミ達
お願いだから触れないでソフト坊いはそっと泣く
僕が好きな彼女らは
僕を愛してくれないサイバースペースでもおみとうし
皆んなそろって言うの
僕を愛してくれない！！！！！AMNPLIFY – DB
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