Featured Tune: "Uzu" from Naoya Shiraishi

Spinning in Style: Naoya Shiraishi’s “Uzu” Pulls You Into Its Hypnotic Groove

Naoya Shiraishi’s latest single, “Uzu,” is a dark, danceable delight that grabs you from the first note and doesn’t let go. Released on June 7, 2025, this track marks a fresh chapter for the Japanese singer-songwriter and Vocaloid producer, as it’s the first offering from his new team and it’s a seriously strong start.

There’s something magnetic about “Uzu.” It simmers with a chill intensity, balancing moody rock undertones with a rhythm that practically demands movement. Think smoky late-night energy colliding with the kind of beat that sneaks into your bones. The production is tight, with layered instrumentation that gives it a pulsing heart. It's moody without being brooding, danceable without being superficial, a rare and satisfying sweet spot.

Shiraishi’s sonic signature is all over this: sharp arrangement, a knack for pacing, and that ever-present tug of emotion underneath the groove. You can tell this isn’t just a track thrown together, it’s built with care, with each sound serving a purpose in the vortex-like atmosphere the title implies.

“Uzu” isn’t just a song, it’s a statement. If this is what his new era sounds like, we’re absolutely here for it.