You could say writing about music is like describing a painting to a blind person — somewhat absurd, if in a funny way. But the beauty of words lies in their power to distill and shape meaning, to create echoes of our thoughts and experiences. And that’s what led me to choose the name ‘The HIBIKI,’ stemming from the Japanese word ‘響き’ meaning echo, sound, or the quality of sound.

I’d like to think that this publication can become a space and community by and for music lovers of any background interested in exploring sounds and visions outside of the usual stuff recommended by their algorithm of choice. So, if you stumble across “The HIBIKI”, reach out and share your thoughts. Let’s make this space a gathering place for those who love music deeply, a community of like-minded individuals that appreciate thinking about the art of structuring noise into meaning.