Kiyoko - Emeralds

Label: Field Records – FIELD22
Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: Netherlands
Released: Mar 27, 2017
Genre: Electronic
Style: Ambient, IDM, Electro

Kiyoko delivers a quietly stunning release on Field Records with Emeralds, a three-track 12" steeped in nostalgic IDM and luminous ambient-electro textures. The music feels like a lost gem from the late ’90s or early 2000s — evocative of the golden-era Warp sound, with gentle nods to artists like Autechre and Boards of Canada without ever slipping into pastiche.

The title track Emeralds glows with soft-focus melodies and drifting pads, while Nancy Grows Up explores warmer, more introspective territory. Closing cut The Heights is the standout: deep, emotional IDM electronica that unfolds patiently, balancing melody and atmosphere with real sensitivity. A beautifully crafted record - timeless, immersive, and quietly powerful.

A. Emeralds
B1. Nancy Grows Up
B2. The Heights