Kishi Bashi is one of my favorite new artists. I have to thank Arjun for introducing me to his mastery of music. I believe Arjun had to work at convincing me that Kishi Bashi is actually an artist, not a type of cereal. It’s whatever, he got the job done, and now I’m obsessed.
Here’s a clip of Kishi Bashi performing at NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series. This song is mostly an improvisation, and as you’ll see as you watch the performance, Kishi Bashi is a one-man show, combining his violin loops with layered vocals and even some beatboxing. With this much talent and such a beautiful voice, this is how you make a name for yourself these days.