Sweet Dystopian Daydreams

Grandma’s Garden debuted in Tokyo in autumn 2024 in a flurry of raw riffs, and quirky pop fizz. Guitarist/vocalist Saki Nakayama cut her teeth in the New Zealand indie circuit, before returning to Japan and meeting drummer Yohei Sumita (Don Martinez, ex-jailbird Y, Compact Club). On this debut EP, the duo draw inspiration from artists like Queens of the Stone Age and PJ Harvey in crafting their stripped-down style of garage-stoner rock. They deliver this with a jittery energy and pop sensibility that also recalls the more danceable end of post-punk, the quiet-loud dynamics of the Pixies, and inevitably the dirty garage-punk of The White Stripes. The duo worked with engineer Adam Gyenes (Oversleep Excuse) to capture this early explosion of creative energy, and quickly found a natural home for themselves on Call And Response Records for this debut release. The EP also comes with a full-colour A6 zine including lyrics and illustrations by guitar/vocalist Saki. credits released October 17, 2025 Grandma’s Garden are… Saki Nakayama スミタヨウヘイ All songs written by Grandma’s Garden Lyrics by Saki Nakayama Recorded and mixed by Adam Gyenes Mastered by Graeme Mick Design and label support by Ian F. Martin Grandma’s Garden photo by Saki Nakayama