About Predawn

There are at least two artists by the name of Predawn: 1. Guitarist and singer-songwriter Miwako Shimizu began her solo project Predawn in 2008. The name was inspired by Mimei Ogawa (1882-1961), the father of modern Japanese children's literature. Predawn is based in Tokyo but she has performed at many festivals in Japan including Fuji Rock Festival and apbank fes in 2009 and 2010. In June 2010, she released her first mini-album, 手のなかの鳥 (Te no naka no tori, "A Bird in the Hand"), which she recorded by herself and on which she played all instruments. She has collaborated with other artists in Japan such as andymori, Eccy, Marble Sounds and Rayons. 2. Electronic artist from St. Louis, Missouri, writing ambient tunes to spread peace.