Miso Extra

Miso Extra
Birth nameEmily Takeuchi-Brown
BornMarch 1995
Hong Kong
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active2020–present
Labels
Websitemisoextra.com

Emily Takeuchi-Brown (born March 1995), known professionally as Miso Extra is an English bilingual singer, rapper and producer.[1][2] After her debut EP Great Taste (2022), she signed with Transgressive Records. She has since released two more EPs and her debut album Earcandy (2025).

Early life and education

Takeuchi-Brown was born in Hong Kong to an English father and a Japanese mother.[3] She spent her early childhood in Japan, where she went to preschool,[4] before moving to Buckinghamshire, England.[5] Takeuchi-Brown learned violin at a young age and joined the school choir.[6] She graduated university before pursuing music professionally.[7]

Career

Takeuchi-Brown had experimented with music production for many years until the COVID-19 lockdown, during which she started formulating her Miso Extra persona and making music professionally.[8] In 2021, she released her debut single "Adventures of Tricky N Duke", as well as "1013" and "Deep Fried".[3] She had her first major live gig at Liverpool Sound City that October.[9] In March 2022, Takeuchi-Brown released her debut EP Great Taste.[10][11] The music video for the titular track was directed by Sarah Dattani Tucker and featured Nayana Iz.[12] That year, she performed at The Great Escape Festival,[13] Dot to Dot Festival and Reading and Leeds on the BBC Music Introducing stage.[14]

In 2023, Takeuchi-Brown signed a recording contract with Transgressive Records,[15] through which she released her second EP MSG.[16] This was accompanied by the singles "Space Junk",[17] "R10" and "50/50". Later in the year came the standalone single "2nd Floor" alongside a cover of Little Dragon's "Constant Surprises".[18]

Returning to the 2024 Great Eacape,[19] Takeuchi-Brown released the single "Slow Down" that summer. She subsequently supported the Irish rapper Rejjie Snow[20] and then Kelly Lee Owens on tour.[21] In November 2024, Takeuchi-Beown released the single "Good Kisses" featuring Joseph Mount of Metronomy.[22][23] "Good Kisses" was nominated for Best Independent Track at the 2025 AIM Independent Music Awards.[24] After the early 2025 singles "Certified", "Ghostly",[25] and "POP", Takeuchi-Brown's debut studio album Earcandy was released in May 2025.[26][27] She also remixed Kelly Lee Owens' song "Sunshine".[28] She made her Glastonbury Festival debut[29] and supported Sabrina Carpenter at BST Hyde Park.[30]

Artistry

Takeuchi-Brown's second single "1013" was inspired by MF Doom's "Accordian".[5] She named Rosie Lowe as a vocal production influence and played Casisdead "a lot" while making her second EP MSG. She felt encouraged by Chai's "playful use" of bilingual Japanese–English lyrics. She also appreciated Ama Lou's "soulful vocal style" and Noname's "penmanship".[31]

Regarding her debut album Earcandy, Takeuchi-Brown named Hiatus Kaiyote, Justice and Nao as influences.[32] The track "Ghostly" was co-written with A.K. Paul, one of her "heroes"[33] alongside his brother Jai, and drew upon Solange. There are also nods to M.I.A.[21] Other artists she has mentioned include Daft Punk, Joe Hisaishi, J Dilla and Kelis.[34] In 2024, Takeuchi-Brown praised contemporaries Merry Lamb Lamb, Fabiana Palladino, Raye and Ayrton.[6] She has described her production style as "maximalist".[35]

Discography

Albums

  • Earcandy (2025)

EPs

  • Great Taste (2022)
  • MSG (2023)
  • Ghostly (2025)

Singles

  • "Adventures of Tricky n Duke" (2021)
  • "1013" (2021)
  • "Deep Fried" (2021)
  • "Great Taste" (2022) featuring Nayana Iz
  • "Space Junk" (2023)
  • "R10" (2023)
  • "50/50" (2023)
  • "2nd Floor" (2023)
  • "Slow Down" (2024)
  • "Good Kisses" (2024) featuring Metronomy
  • "Certified" (2025)
  • "Ghostly" (2025)
  • "POP" (2025)

References

  1. ^ Paine, Andre (14 June 2023). "Transgressive enters The Misoverse with Japanese-English singer, rapper & producer Miso Extra". Music Week. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Get to know Miso Extra, an artist in her own world". GUAP. 4 April 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  3. ^ a b Buchanan, Rhys (28 February 2022). "Miso Extra: "'The Misoverse' is a world I wish I had growing up"". DIY. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  4. ^ Lulu Yao Gioiello (14 April 2022). "Miso Extra's "Great Taste"". Far Near. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  5. ^ a b Lai, Tiffany (9 January 2025). "Conceptual pop musician Miso Extra has dreamed up her own universe". The Face. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  6. ^ a b Curtis-Horsfall, Tom (12 March 2024). "Miso Extra: "Asian women aren't encouraged to be overtly outgoing. But it's okay to be extra"". Ticketmaster Discover. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  7. ^ "Next Wave #1056: Miso Extra". Clash. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  8. ^ Coffey, Cailean (21 September 2021). "Miso Extra calls for collectiveness on "1013"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  9. ^ Richards, Will (25 September 2021). "Courting, Pom Poko and more lead new names for Sound City line-up". NME. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  10. ^ Thirlwell, Elvis (1 April 2022). "EP Review: Miso Extra - Great Taste". DIY. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  11. ^ Williams, Sophie (7 March 2022). "Miso Extra – 'Great Taste' EP review: rising star creates a world of her own". NME. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  12. ^ "Miso Extra's "Great Taste"". Far Near. 14 April 2022. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  13. ^ Shepherd, Charles (15 May 2022). "Miso Extra smashes her first ever festival set at The Great Escape 2022". Electric Bloom. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  14. ^ Bains, Devinder (22 August 2022). "On your Reading Festival radar…". Hunger. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  15. ^ Paine, Andre (14 June 2023). "Transgressive enters The Misoverse with Japanese-English singer, rapper & producer Miso Extra". Music Week. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  16. ^ Barker, Noah (16 August 2023). "Miso Extra crafts vibrant textures with pop intent on MSG". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  17. ^ Murray, Robin (14 June 2023). "Miso Extra Shares 'Space Junk', And Launches New EP". Clash. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  18. ^ Martin, Isabella (21 November 2023). "Miso Extra shares brilliant new avant-pop single '2nd Floor'". WhyNow. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  19. ^ Curtis-Horsfall, Tom (13 May 2024). "10 must-see artists at The Great Escape 2024". WhyNow. Retrieved 15 March 2025.
  20. ^ Brockley, Kaitlyn (11 November 2024). "Rejjie Snow / Miso Extra @ Club Academy review – Rap's favourite feature steps into his spotlight". Aah!. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  21. ^ a b Taylor, Henrietta (28 April 2025). "Miso Extra's addictive, umami pop". The Forty-Five. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  22. ^ "Miso Extra laments a one-sided crush in her new single 'Good Kisses', featuring Metronomy". Dork. 12 November 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  23. ^ "Miso Extra and Metronomy Have a Professional Chat". Talkhouse. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  24. ^ Homewood, Ben (5 August 2025). "Ezra Collective, Hope Tala & more for AIM's Independent Music Awards 2025". Music Week. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  25. ^ Tyler Damara Kelly (19 February 2025). "Miso Extra unveils new track "Ghostly" co-written with A.K. Paul". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  26. ^ Lesuer, Mike (16 May 2025). "Miso Extra Breaks Down the "Euphoric Exhaustion" of Her Debut Album "Earcandy"". FLOOD. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  27. ^ Young, Martyn (16 May 2025). "Miso Extra brings her vibrant creative vision to life with debut album 'Earcandy'". DORK. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  28. ^ Cummings, Bill (23 April 2025). "NEWS: Kelly Lee Owens releases remix of 'Sunshine' by Miso Extra". God is in the TV. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  29. ^ Ackroyd, Stephen (22 May 2025). "Divorce, Miso Extra, Peter Doherty and more join Greenpeace lineup at Glastonbury 2025". Dork. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  30. ^ "BST Hyde Park, Day 6 Review: Sabrina Carpenter, Chloe Qisha, Miso Extra & More Defy A Rainy London". &Asian. 7 July 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
  31. ^ "Selected By Miso Extra". Notion. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  32. ^ "Miso Extra Talks Umami for Ears, 'Earcandy' Interview". A-Indie. 14 May 2025. Retrieved 16 May 2025.
  33. ^ van Dyke, Isobel (21 May 2025). "London artist Miso Extra is in a 'super cute' world of her own". Dazed. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  34. ^ Corr, Alan (13 February 2024). "Behind the music: Miso Extra". RTÉ. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  35. ^ Payne, Oliver (13 September 2023). ""You don't need the fanciest equipment to start": Miso Extra embraces limitations". MusicTech. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
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