Kishi Bashi: 'Sonderlust' 10th Anniversary Tour

Kishi Bashi marks the 10th anniversary of his acclaimed album Sonderlust with a special live performance, bringing this deeply personal record to the stage in full.

Written at a time of creative and personal reckoning, Sonderlust emerged from a period of searching. Stepping away from the intricate violin loops that had defined his earlier work, Kishi Bashi turned instead toward vintage synths, warmer textures, and a more open, vulnerable sound. The result is an album that feels both intimate and expansive – a meditation on love, desire, and what it means to connect.

Revisiting the music a decade on has been, in his own words, ‘a surprisingly emotional experience.’ Listening back to the original demos, he rediscovered the strength of those first instincts – ‘a reminder to always bet the farm on my musical ideas.’

This anniversary performance offers a rare opportunity to experience Sonderlust in its entirety, reimagined for the stage — a chance to step back into that moment of transformation, and to hear the songs as works shaped by time.

This event will last for approximately 115 minutes including an interval. Support act to be confirmed. 

About Kishi Bashi

Kishi Bashi is the pseudonym of Emmy-nominated singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kaoru Ishibashi. Born in Seattle and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, he is a virtuoso violinist and Berklee College of Music alumnus, known for blending classical and pop influences into a distinctive, emotionally resonant sound.

He has collaborated extensively with major U.S. orchestras including the National Symphony Orchestra (Kennedy Center), Chicago Philharmonic, Seattle Symphony and Oregon Symphony, expanding his work into richly textured orchestral settings. As a violinist, he has also toured and recorded with artists such as Regina Spektor, Sondre Lerche and Of Montreal, with appearances on Saturday Night Live, Late Show with David Letterman, Conan and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Alongside his solo work, he has composed for film and television, including the Apple TV+ series Stillwater, and created the documentary Omoiyari, exploring themes of identity and history.

With an ever-evolving sound and a gift for cinematic storytelling, Kishi Bashi continues to captivate audiences worldwide through music that bridges genres and invites emotional connection.