Natural Calamity's Peach Head sounds something like a soundtrack for life in the slow lane-a sound that's as hard to pin down as the member's addresses. Between the bands conception in Tokyo and an American vocalist singing over tracks recorded in studios in both London and Spain, Peach Head's serene global mix will magically transform any listener's hectic office or even a crowded bus ride into an inviting swing on an ocean-front hammock.

Band members Shunji Mori and Kuni Sugimoto first met in Tokyo in the early 90's, and began practicing together. After releasing four albums under smaller indie labels, Kuni relocated to London, and it was there that Natural Calamity found Stephanie Heasley working at the country and western counter of Picadilly Square's Tower Records. It was her hauntingly melodic vocals that gave the duo's production genius that extra flare that first caught the attention of the Japanese Press who would go on to call them: "Tokyo's best- kept secret" (Japan Times) and "one of those bands that has the ability to lead and influence their peers." (Tokion Magazine) After they signed with the Japan-based Idyllic/Toy's Factory label and began playing select live concerts (such as last year's show-stealing performance at Mo' Wax Night in Tokyo) the band quickly began to amass a small yet discerning international following.

Ask them who they admire and Kuni answers, "Miles Davis-for his creative energy and an ability to push himself to new heights." Follow the bands career and this becomes plain-they're style continues to evolve, covering bases from lazy, back roads blues guitars to the drum machine and Casio sounds of today. "A natural progression" Shunji explains, "from the four track recordings I was doing at home from an early age."

Lately, when Kuni isn't in the studio with talent like Howie B. and Neneh Cherry, and Natural Calamity isn't busy producing records for such Japanese pop stars as UA and Yuri Ichii, they're working with musicians like Major Force's Kudo or discussing remixes with Buffalo Daughter, the Dust Brothers, Money Mark, Sukia or Kool Keith. Natural Calamity are still every bit the definition of accidental rock stars though. On the subject of fame, Kuni says, "As long as I can do the things I want from my own stance, it's OK whether success follows or not." This is definitely a band that can't be labeled or attached to any specific "scene." Shunji and Kuni have got their priorities straight and know it's not the image, only the music that matters.

Get the idea? Good. Now kick off your shoes, recline your easy chair and press play.