{"id":166786,"date":"2025-08-22T15:26:23","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T15:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/166786\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T15:26:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T15:26:23","slug":"perfect-day-in-la-umi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/166786\/","title":{"rendered":"Perfect Day in LA: UMI"},"content":{"rendered":"

With her second album and debut for Epic Records, LA-via-Seattle songwriter UMI<\/strong><\/a> leans into her capabilities as a lyricist without losing focus on her penchant for blending genres as diverse as indie-folk and R&B. Aptly titled people stories, the collection was inspired by accounts told to her by her fans as well as friends and family, together creating a tapestry of perspectives that ultimately wind up unified as a singular, distinctly human voice. \u201cWe all live very similar lives,\u201d she shared upon the album\u2019s initial announcement, \u201csame colors, slightly different hues. I find that to be very comforting.\u201d<\/p>\n

With the record dropping today, UMI shared a less narrative-driven story with us: a walkthrough of her perfect day in her adopted hometown of Los Angeles. After a morning trip to the beach with her dog Lexie, the artist details family time, meals, and inspirational trips to the local bookstore, all before capping an ideal day off with a gig and a night out on the town. Check out her photos and captions below, and listen to people stories here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The perfect day would begin at the beach, around 10 a.m. (like my song<\/a><\/strong>). One of my favorite things about living in LA is being close to the beach. When I swim, I feel I recharge my body and my thoughts disappear. I started surfing a few years ago, and I really enjoy that, too.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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I might bring my sound bowls to the beach and play a little healing frequency! I love to do this after.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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I would probably bring my dog with me\u2014this Lexie! She loves people and loves hugs. I would bring her with me and after swimming I\u2019d probably fall asleep next to her after journaling and breathing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Time to eat! I definitely ate breakfast before heading to the beach, so now it\u2019s time for lunch! I\u2019m probably eating something Japanese or something from a hot bar. Yum.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Time to see my friends! I love hanging out with my friends. I\u2019ll probably go to an event, park, or a museum and enjoy some food, conversation, and fun!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A bookstore after a museum or park hang is a must! I love bookstores\u2014especially art, design, and photography books. This is where so much inspiration lies!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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I might go write a song after all this inspiration. My album is very guitar-inspired. Guitar was my first instrument\u2014I love it because you can carry it anywhere with you.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Family time! This is my grandma and sister talking about art that my grandma made. I\u2019m half Japanese and half Black!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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My ideal day would include a show! I used to have stage fright, so after overcoming that, enjoying the stage is like candy to me! I love seeing my fans who I consider family and enjoying music with them to end the night.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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I love going out with friends! This is me in Japan on a night out. Maybe I\u2019ll see you out there, too!<\/p>\n