Patrick Shiroishi - The Light is Not Afraid

What this video is

Released in April 2024 on Sub Pop Records, 'The Light is Not Afraid' sits within Patrick Shiroishi's decade-long excavation of Japanese-American identity, personal memory, and emotional endurance through experimental sound. Shiroishi is a Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist who has established himself as a foundational figure in the city's improvised and experimental music underground, performing at…

Why it matters

This video represents an important artifact at the intersection of experimental jazz, ambient music, and contemporary art-song, documenting a moment when Sub Pop—historically a rock and indie label—actively embraced avant-garde and free improvisation artists. It demonstrates the growing cultural…