“For me, writing a song is like giving birth. Recording is the closing stage of the songwriting process. I feel like I’m almost done with child raising. Finally, I can say goodbye to my son or daughter… Bye-bye my kid. Live strong and cut your way. The world will judge you soon.” – Itsuka

They may go by the name “unnatural” but the duo of Itsuka and Mitsu play a country/pop style of music that is entirely down to earth. In 2009 they celebrated their ten year anniversary of making music together with the release of “DIP”, a seven track album that includes their signature piece Now!

So if you’re in the mood for a Japanese version of country tunes come take a listen and discover the answer to an amorous riddle: “Why did Itsuka and Mitsu have a hard time finding more band members when they were first starting out?” You just might become one of their “unnatuLOVERs” in the process.

On December 24, 2009 the members of unnatural were kind enough to give an interview to J-Pop World. unnatural Interview.