“Hajimari represents a turning point in my life. The closing of old chapters and the embrace of new ones. In making it, I wanted to illustrate the lessons and memories of the past while leaning into the excitement of what’s ahead. The recording process became a way to capture that mix of uncertainty and hope, translating change into sound. This release is both a farewell and a beginning.“
Romain Granger
THE RELEASE
Dec 18th - Snowflakes + Wonder
Jan 22nd - Hajimari (始まり)
Romain Granger is a French-born lo-fi producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Amsterdam, whose music merges piano-driven melodies, Moog bass layers, synth pads, and hand-recorded percussion into immersive, evocative compositions. He debuted his work with Stereofox, Komorebi, in 2023 which made it on Apple Music’s Sleepy editorial playlist.
Alongside collaborator AIR GOAT, Granger weaves a futuristic and emotionally resonant lo-fi tapestry across the album, inviting listeners into a realm of gentle warmth and transcendent calm. Hajimari (始まり) marks a pivotal chapter for Romain Granger, capturing the moment where past and future meet and is a reflection of his relocation from Berlin to Amsterdam. The project reflects on lessons and memories while leaning into the thrill of what lies ahead, blending uncertainty with hope in a way only sound can express.
THE ARTIST
Romain Granger
Introducing the enigmatic artist hailing from the charming streets of France, Romain Granger, a visionary whose creative journey seamlessly intertwines with his prowess in the realm of data engineering. With an insatiable love for crafting melodies and a penchant for amalgamating diverse genres like hip-hop, lo-fi, and electronic, Romain’s musical odyssey unfolds as a mesmerizing tale.
- Featured on Apple Music's Sleepy editorial
- Support on 2k+ independent playlists
