Since her initial sonic blueprint arrived in 2021 with ‘If I Ask’, Sydney-raised, Tokyo-based producer, songwriter, and artist Joey Sachi has been steadily carving out an impressive niche within the dynamic electronic and dance music landscape. Her early offerings hinted at a rich, emotional depth beneath the surface, suggesting a broader, more textured body of work was on the horizon. Today, that promise is finally fulfilled with the release of her debut EP, 'RISE'.
The project has been expertly introduced by the singles ‘grace’ and ‘7 Seconds’, which collectively showcase Sachi’s remarkable growth as a songwriter and her adventurous spirit in exploring fresh ideas alongside her frequent and close collaborator, producer AKINAT. These tracks were just a taste, and the full EP delivers a seamless fusion where electronic soundscapes and contemporary pop sensibilities are woven together with serious finesse.
On tracks like ‘circuits’ and ‘back to square one’, a beautiful nuance is added to the cinematic tapestry Sachi has been creating since her breakthrough. This debut collection is not just an arrival; it’s a confident statement from an artist whose immense potential continues to impress tastemakers and secure solid radio backing both locally and internationally, with support from outlets like Happy Mag and Backseat Mafia, as well as crucial editorial playlist placement. Her previous work even saw her collaborate with esteemed UK producer Affelaye on the 2024 single ‘Reverie’.
Sachi shed light on the creative process behind her new project: “The entire EP was written, recorded, and produced in Tokyo. During the first half of 2025, I found myself on a real creative roll. Each track started to feel connected to the next. When AKINAT started to work on the EP, we quickly realised that as two perfectionists - taking a song all the way to release doesn’t always come naturally. As the saying goes, ‘perfect is the enemy of good.’ I found a deep sense of creative freedom in pushing back against the constant urge to overthink.”
This pushback against overthinking has clearly paid dividends, resulting in a cohesive and captivating debut. 'RISE' is a meticulously crafted document of an artist finding clarity and creative liberation, all while cementing her position as a vital new voice in the global electronic sphere.
