bookend

bookend is a London-based duo blending melancholic storytelling with playful beats and irresistible hooks. Friends for a decade, Michelle (Brazil) and Masaaki (Japan) first connected through music, and their partnership began when Michelle featured on one of Masaaki’s tracks as part of his solo project, Anchorsong. The song "The Ocean" became his most successful release to date (over 8 million streams in total), inspiring them to create bookend as a separate project dedicated to their collaboration.

Michelle, a songwriter and poet with a love for reading brings raw, introspective storytelling, while Masaaki, a highly skilled and methodical producer, crafts rich soundscapes that give their music its pulse. They balance melancholy with infectious grooves, often blending Portuguese and English lyrics to reflect the complexities of modern life.