Utsukubi Gokumon Doukoukai releases new song with all English lyrics and music video ahead of North American tour

Utsukubi Gokumon Doukoukai has released their new song "I wish I could speak English", the band's first song with lyrics entirely in English. The music video was also released at noon on the same day. The illustrations for the jacket and music video were created by illustrator Iwai Yoriyoshi, who has worked on many American comic book style works. Along with the visuals of the Utsukubi members drawn in an American comic book style, the music video allows you to enjoy the world of the new song even more vividly.

This song, produced ahead of the band's North American tour next month, is the band's first song with lyrics entirely in English, yet it also features the band's earnest, honest feelings, "I can't speak English because I didn't study it in time..." This is a song that depicts the gap between their motivation for the North American tour and reality in a humorous yet earnest way, typical of Utsukubi, making it an English version of "loud rock that's close to everyday life."

Taking on the new challenge of composing lyrics entirely in English, Namahage, the original VJ for Utsukubi Gokumon Doukoukai, who has also lived in the US for work, assisted with the lyrics and provided pronunciation guidance for the singers. Additionally, Backdrop Cinderella, who toured with the band on their US tour in 2024, provided guest chorus support.

This song can be seen as a new frontier for the band, incorporating the new approach of using English, while still firmly imbuing the down-to-earth, everyday feel that is unique to Utsukubi Gokumon Doukoukai.

http://youtu.be/cr2jsT3tiiI

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[Utsukubi Gokumon Club Live Information]

▼GOKUMON NORTH AMERICA TOUR 2026

Overseas site: gokumon.jp

March 5th (Thursday) Seattle (Washington) - El Corazon

Sunday, March 8th Los Angeles, California - The Echo

March 13th (Fri) Austin, Texas - SXSW

March 16th (Mon) Atlanta (GA) - Vinyl

Wednesday, March 18th Chicago, IL - Reggies

Friday, March 20th Toronto, Ontario - Hard Luck Bar

March 22 (Sun) New York (NY) - SOB's

▼ Other live information

April 5th (Sun) Kagoshima Prefecture Minamiei Lease Sakurajima Square WALK INN FES! 2026 IN Sakurajima

April 10th (Friday) Okayama Prefecture IMAGE Backdrop Cinderella "20th Anniversary Unza Unza Dance Tour"

April 11th (Sat) Osaka GORILLA HALL OSAKA Spring PAN Festival 2026

April 16th (Thursday) Tokyo Zepp Shinjuku SYNAPSE #002 by Live Natalie

April 25th (Saturday) Miyagi Prefecture Michinoku Lakeside Park North Area Eco Camp Michinoku ARABAKI ROCK FEST. 26

Sunday, April 26th Oita Prefecture Oita Sports Park Jigorock 2026 supported by Nikaso

May 3rd (Sun) and 4th (Mon, national holiday) Kaiwomaru Park, Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture ONE FES 2026

May 4th (Monday, national holiday) Aichi Prefecture Nagoya DIAMOND HALL/SPADE BOX GRAND SLAM 2026

May 5th (Tuesday, national holiday) Chiba Prefecture, Chiba City Soga Sports Park JAPAN JAM 2026

May 10th (Sun) Mie Prefecture Shima Spain Village Tank-top Festival 2026 DAY2 WACHA-WACHA SHOW

May 16th (Sat) Umi no Mori Park, Tokyo TOKYO METROPOLITAN ROCK FESTIVAL 2026

May 23rd (Sat) Nagano Prefecture LIVE HOUSE J Village Man's Store "2026 Tour 'PAINT IT RED tour' Band Battle Edition"

May 24th (Sun) Toyama Prefecture Soul Power Village Man's Store "2026 Tour 'PAINT IT RED tour' Band Battle Edition"

May 30th (Sat) Osaka Prefecture, Ocean Contact Square OSAKA METROPOLITAN ROCK FESTIVAL 2026

June 6th (Sat) Kanagawa Prefecture Pia Arena MM FLOW THE FESTIVAL 2026

June 7th (Sun) Chiba Prefecture Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 1-3 SATANIC CARNIVAL 2026

June 18th (Thursday) Tokyo LINE CUBE SHIBUYA Kinniku Shojo Tai "Illusions and Thoughts"

June 27th (Sat) Gunma Prefecture Takasaki City, multiple venues TAKASAKI CITY ROCK FES.2026

June 28th (Sun) Akita Prefecture Akita Club SWINDLE TOCA "Non-Repeat Tour 2026 Tour Final"

【release information】

Digital single "I wish I could speak English"

Released on Saturday, February 28th

Streaming link:https://orcd.co/iwishicouldspeakenglish

[Utsukubigokumon Club Profile]

Formed in 2004. A three-piece band consisting of Atsushi Osawa (guitar/vocals), Asuka Kawamoto (drums/vocals), and junko (bass/vocals). A rare style with a male guitarist, a female rhythm section, and a mixed vocal ensemble with male and female vocalists taking turns singing. Musically, the sound is deep bass-oriented with 7-string guitars and 5-string basses, but the lyrics are full of everyday topics about food and health, creating a huge gap. Due to their unique stance, they call their music genre "loud rock for everyday life." They were also one of the first in the industry to use a VJ to display lyrics during live performances, and the VJ role is handled by an employee of their agency, which is also an unusual arrangement that enhances their unique style. They have firmly established their position as a unique band in every aspect.

Despite the band's name, their fan base is wide, with people of all ages and genders, and they have written songs for everything from sports drink commercials to anime theme songs and children's programs, and they have collaborated with everything from professional wrestlers to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, so they know exactly what they want. They are also very active as a live band, having toured numerous times and sold out the Nippon Budokan in 2018, and their 20th anniversary tour in 2024 was a huge success, attracting 10,000 people to the final show. They have become well-known as a regular band at famous festivals in Japan, and recently they have begun to expand overseas.

Official site:https://www.uchikubi.com/

Official overseas website:https://gokumon.jp/

X (old Twitter):https://twitter.com/uchikubigokumon

by ldandk

Kariyushi 58 will release their new song "Ai wo Amu" digitally on their debut anniversary! They will hold a solo concert at Osaka Castle Music Hall on Mother's Day! New visuals have also been released!

Okinawa-born band "Kariyushi 58" will celebrate their 20th anniversary since their debut on February 22nd this year.
It was announced that a new song, "Ai wo Kumi," will be released digitally on that anniversary.

The album includes two songs, "Ai wo Amu" written and composed by Maekawa Shingo, and "youth" co-written with label mate Gagaga SP's Yamamoto Satoshi.

When the lifelines of two people, which are different in length and shape, overlap, a warm circle is created that could not be drawn by one person alone.
"Weaving Love" expresses the way two people come together to weave a life, all the more endearing because they are not a perfect circle.
The song is filled with the hope that the past 20 years and the future will continue to weave love with loved ones.

"Youth" was created in collaboration with Gagaga SP guitarist Satoshi Yamamoto.
The song is filled with the love for family and children shared by two men who share the common bond of being fathers.
The reason why Kariyushi 58's Maekawa sent a demo tape to his label LD&K was because of Gagaga SP.
The song has a narrative quality and was co-written with Yamamoto, a member of Gagaga SP, as the first work of the 20th anniversary year since their debut.

Furthermore, a solo concert has been scheduled for Mother's Day, Sunday May 10th, at Osaka Castle Music Hall!
I hope many people will come and see what kind of Mother's Day live performance will be held to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut.
Tickets are available for pre-sale to FC fans until 23:59 on Monday, February 9th, so be sure to get yours early.

In addition, new artist photos were released to mark the 20th anniversary.

They also announced the release of a tribute album featuring a stellar cast and band tour in March.
It will be interesting to see what kind of projects these popular artists will develop in the future.

【release information】
Digital single "Ai wo Amu"
Released February 22, 2026
1. Weaving Love
2. youth

["Kariyushi 58" music distribution site]
https://orcd.co/kariyushi58

[Live information]
"Mother's Day" Solo Live
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Doors open 16:30 / Show starts 17:30
Ticket: ¥5,800 (tax included)
FC advance: 2/4 (Wed) 20:00 to 2/9 (Mon) 23:59

[Kariyushi 58 20th Anniversary Special Site]
https://kariyushi58.com/feature/20th
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[Tribute Album]
20th anniversary tribute album
"Kariyushi 58 20th TRIBUTE ALBUM -Solo-solo HA!touch-"
Released March 18, 2026
[Included songs]
01. The End Begins / MONGOL800
02. Lover / The Papayans
03. Nana / Ryusei Sakuma x Insist Band
04. Denshogiku/04 Limited Sazabys
05. Can you hear me, Youth? / Gagaga SP
06. Meteor/Anly
07. Agariminagiru Effect/ORANGE RANGE
08. Sun in the Heart / ET-KING × OSAKA ROOTS
09. I want to see you / HY
10. Olive / G-FREAK FACTORY
11. Unity- Yuni-tei-/BEGIN
12. Amma/PUSHIM
13. Ukuiuta / Shonan no Kaze

♪ CD pre-orders now available!!
https://orcd.co/cd-solo-solo-hatachi

[Tribute Band Tour]
"Kariyushi 58 20th TRIBUTE ALBUM -Solo-solo HA!touch- TOUR"

3/20 (Fri./Holiday) Tokyo・Zepp Diver City with MONGOL800
Open 17:00 / Start 18:00
3/27 (Fri) Fukuoka Zepp Fukuoka with 04 Limited Sazabys
Open 18:00 / Start 19:00
3/29 (Sun) Osaka - Zepp Osaka Bayside with ORANGE RANGE
Open 17:00 / Start 18:00
Tickets: 7,000 yen (tax included) for all days

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[Kariyushi 58]
A four-piece band formed in Okinawa in April 2005.
She debuted in February 2006 with the mini-album "Koibito yo."
The song "Amma," which directly expresses gratitude to one's mother, resonated with many people and won the Newcomer Award at the Japan Cable Awards.
As of March of this year, the song has been viewed over 100 million times on YouTube, and it continues to resonate with many people.
Kariyushi 58 will celebrate their 20th anniversary since their debut in February 2026, and will release their first tribute album in March.
The announcement of a Zepp band tour has also become a hot topic.
Born and raised in Okinawa, they continue to sing "Shima Uta" to the whole country.
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["Kariyushi 58" Official Website]
http://kariyushi58.com/
["Kariyushi 58" Official X]
https://twitter.com/kariyushi58info
["Kariyushi58" Official Instagram]
https://www.instagram.com/kariyushi58_official/

by ldandk

Kariyushi 58 20th Anniversary Tribute Album: Songs from all participating artists revealed! Album jacket photo also revealed.

Okinawa-born band "Kariyushi 58" will celebrate their 20th anniversary since their debut on February 22nd this year.

As the first project of the anniversary year, a tribute album featuring a stellar lineup of artists will be released in March.

The announcement of a joint band tour has been a hot topic, and now the songs sung by all the artists participating in the tribute album have been announced.

The songs to be performed were announced by one artist per day starting from January 16th, and the full contents were revealed with the announcement of the final artist on January 28th.

Each artist has also left a comment expressing their feelings about Kariyushi 58 and the song, which can be viewed on the special website (https://kariyushi58.com/feature/20th).

The cover photo was also released.

The representative song "Anma" was written by Japanese reggae diva PUSHIM, and "Owari Hajimari" was written by Okinawan ally MONGOL800.

A total of 13 impressive artists with ties to Kariyushi 58 will be participating.

The songs sung by each artist are as follows:

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04 Limited Sazabys “Electric Chrysanthemum”
Anly “Meteor”
BEGIN "Unity - Yuni-niwa -"
ET-KING “Sun in the heart”
G-FREAK FACTORY "Olive"
Gagaga SP "Can you hear me, youth?"
HY "I want to see you"
MONGOL800 "The End Begins"

ORANGE RANGE "Agariminagiru Effect"

PUSHIM "Amma"
Shonan no Kaze "Ukui Uta"
Ryusei Sakuma x Insist Band "Nana"
The Papayans "Lover"
*Alphabetical order
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Tickets for the Zepp tour featuring MONGOL800, 04 Limited Sazabys, and ORANGE RANGE are now on sale.

【release information】

20th anniversary tribute album

"Kariyushi 58 20th TRIBUTE ALBUM -Solo-solo HA!touch-"

Released March 18, 2026

[Included songs]

01. The End Begins / MONGOL800
02. Lover / The Papayans
03. Nana / Ryusei Sakuma x Insist Band
04. Denshogiku/04 Limited Sazabys
05. Can you hear me, Youth? / Gagaga SP
06. Meteor/Anly
07. Agariminagiru Effect/ORANGE RANGE
08. Sun in the heart/ET-KING
09. I want to see you / HY
10. Olive / G-FREAK FACTORY
11. Unity- Yuni-tei-/BEGIN
12. Amma/PUSHIM
13. Ukuiuta / Shonan no Kaze

♪ CD pre-orders now available!!

https://orcd.co/cd-solo-solo-hatachi

[Tour information]

"Kariyushi 58 20th TRIBUTE ALBUM -Solo-solo HA!touch- TOUR"

3/20 (Fri./Holiday) Tokyo・Zepp Diver City with MONGOL800

Open 17:00 / Start 18:00

3/27 (Fri) Fukuoka Zepp Fukuoka with 04 Limited Sazabys

Open 18:00 / Start 19:00

3/29 (Sun) Osaka - Zepp Osaka Bayside with ORANGE RANGE

Open 17:00 / Start 18:00

Tickets: 7,000 yen (tax included) for all days

[Kariyushi 58 20th Anniversary Special Site]

https://kariyushi58.com/feature/20th

ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー
[Kariyushi 58]

A four-piece band formed in Okinawa in April 2005.

She debuted in February 2006 with the mini-album "Koibito yo."

The song "Amma," which directly expresses gratitude to one's mother, resonated with many people and won the Newcomer Award at the Japan Cable Awards.

As of March of this year, the song has been viewed over 100 million times on YouTube, and it continues to resonate with many people.

Kariyushi 58 will celebrate their 20th anniversary since their debut in February 2026, and will release their first tribute album in March.

The announcement of a Zepp band tour has also become a hot topic.

Born and raised in Okinawa, they continue to sing "Shima Uta" to the whole country.

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["Kariyushi 58" Official Website]

http://kariyushi58.com/

["Kariyushi 58" Official X]

https://twitter.com/kariyushi58info

["Kariyushi58" Official Instagram]

https://www.instagram.com/kariyushi58_official/

["Kariyushi 58" music distribution site]

https://orcd.co/kariyushi58

by ldandk

Dramatic Alaska releases new song that "dances with social satire"

Dramatic Alaska will release their new song "Mondai Desu" digitally on Wednesday, October 15th.

This will be the first new song released digitally in about nine months.

This work expresses the pressure of always being asked to provide an answer to the choices we make in our daily lives, as well as a satire of modern society's fast-paced nature, and asks these questions over a danceable beat.

Although they feel a sense of emptiness due to the lack of language skills and the difficulty of understanding each other, they release their daily frustrations through live performances.

It has already been performed live and is a song that gets the whole floor dancing.

The song will be aired for the first time on the media on α-STATION's "Okazaki Radio Channel" program, which will be broadcast from 10:00 PM on Friday, October 10th.

dramatic alaska

https://dramaticalaska.com/

2025/10/15 Streaming Dramatic Alaska "It's a problem"

https://orcd.co/dramaticalaska

Dramatic Alaska Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka 2-Day Tour

"Alaskanize Tou Toumei Meihanhan Tour"

Thursday, November 20th: TH-R HALL in front of Kansai University, Osaka (with joint band)

November 21st (Friday) Osaka, Kansai University TH-R HALL (solo live)

November 29th (Sat) Aichi, Nagoya RAD SEVEN (with joint band)

November 30th (Sun) Aichi, Nagoya RAD SEVEN (solo live)

Monday, December 8th: Ikebukuro Adm, Tokyo (with band collaboration)

December 9th (Tue) Tokyo, Ikebukuro Adm (solo live)

★Distribution start date: 2025/10/15 (Wed) 0:00

★Artist name: Dramatic Alaska

★Title: Question

★Artist introduction:

Vo.Gt. Hijikata Naoto / Gt. Sawayanagi Masataka / Dr. Nishibata Atsushi

A guitar rock band from Kobe, formed in 2010.

Despite being unknown, they attracted attention by performing the unusual final act at COMIN' KOBE13, and made their CD debut in June 2013.

Vocalist Hijikata's expansive high-pitched voice and captivating melody sense,

Their specialty is classic guitar rock.

The aggressive live performance that overflows with emotions is also worth seeing.

In 2023, they will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut.

by ldandk

A crystallization of resonating, polishing, and honed sounds. A new album that marks a new step in the 16th year. Natsuko Nisshoku's 5th full album "Ginka" jacket and details announced, new artist photo released!

Natsuko Nisshoku, a piano and vocal artist who celebrated her 15th anniversary last year, will release her fifth full album, Ginka, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Details of the album have now been announced, with the cover and new artist photos all revealed at once.

The CD contains 12 tracks in total, 10 of which were fully arranged by the band and did not yet have titles when they were performed on the "Unreleased Songs Tour "Area Mirai"" held last year. The only track is "i", which deviates from the band sound and was produced by Refeeld with an offer. The other track is a nostalgic track titled "(an unknown crew)". All of the songs represented by the alphabet have titles, and the days that we called the future have finally become a reality and are being delivered to you.

The first limited edition will include a DVD and Blu-ray containing live footage from the June 21, 2024 performance at EX THEATER ROPPONGI from the "Unreleased Songs Tour "Area Mirai"," the prototype for "Ginka." The songs included in this work were previously announced at a live performance. We hope you enjoy listening to them and comparing them.

The jacket, which was also revealed, was created by illustrator Kawaguchi Takuya. The release, which has arrived at the present through "Area Mirai", is superimposed on the "silver phenomenon" that sparkles like the aurora, in this work "Ginka". The work is decorated with a stunning design that also incorporates elements of the release tour "Gyokuto "GYOKU-TO"".

In addition, new artist photos were released. Teaming up for the first time with photographer Yoshiharu Ota, the visual symbolizing Natsuko Nisshoku as she takes a new step in her 16th year has been unveiled.

Natsuko Nisshoku continues to make great strides without stopping. Please look forward to her future activities.
Pre-orders for the CD have started, so be sure to check it out.

─ Special site for Natsuko Nisshoku's "Ginka" and "Gyokuto" ─
https://nisshoku-natsuko.com/iridescence-gyokuto/

▼Credit
jacket
Illustrator: Takuya Kawaguchi

Artist photo
Photography: Yoshiharu Ota
Styling: Hayato Takada
Hair Styling and Make-up: Asami Nemoto

▼Release information
Artist: Nisshoku Natsuko
Title: 5th Full Album "Ginka" (Reading: Ginka)
Release date: Wednesday, May 14, 2024

＜First limited edition/CD+DVD＞
Price: 8,500 yen (excluding tax) / 9,350 yen (including tax)
Product number: 420-LDKDV
Label: Living, Dining & Kitchen Records

＜First limited edition/CD+Blu-ray＞
Price: 10,500 yen (excluding tax) / 11,550 yen (including tax)
Product number: 421-LDKXD
Label: Living, Dining & Kitchen Records

Common specifications for both first press limited edition versions:
・Regular edition CD
・Three-sided case design
・Jacket card
・Unreleased Song Tour "Area Mirai" LIVE DVD/Blu-ray
・Unreleased Songs Tour "Area Mirai" Photobook

＜Regular Edition/CD Only＞
Price: 3,500 yen (excluding tax) / 3,850 yen (including tax)
Product number: 422-LDKCD
Label: Living, Dining & Kitchen Records

＜Contents＞
[CD]
01 Flashbang and halation
02 Wind, Flowers, Noise, City
03 Vacancy
04 julep-ment flight
05 Yatogami
06 Leeway
07 Rustyland
08i
09 0821_a (remaster ver.)
10 May Rain, Sixteen Nights, Seven Stars
11 (an unknown crew)
12 Somewhere Far Away

[DVD, Blu-ray]
Eclipse Natsuko 15th Anniversary -Space Swimming-
Unreleased Songs Tour "Area Mirai"
2024.06.21 EX THEATER ROPPONGI
01 b
02k
03j
04 d
05 e
06 f
07 g
08 c
09h
10a
11 c (request)
12 f (request)
13 a (request)
・Audio commentary by Natsuko Eclipse and komaki
・Bonus footage: "Once again, a certain May night"

<Early booking benefits for both companies>
・"Ginka" purchase commemorative certificate
Target companies: Tower Records, HMV
Reception period: Saturday, March 8th, 12:00 to closing time on Sunday, March 30th (Online reservations available until 23:59)

<Pre-order bonus>
・"Area Mirai" film-style bookmark
Reception period: March 8th (Sat) 12:00~ *Ends while stocks last

▼Tour information
Artist: Nisshoku Natsuko
Title: Release Tour "Gyoku-to" (Reading: Gyokuto)
June 22nd (Sun) Osaka | Zepp Namba (OSAKA)
June 28th (Sat) Hokkaido | Zepp Sapporo
July 6th (Sun) Miyagi | SENDAI GIGS
July 12th (Sat) Nagoya | Zepp Nagoya
August 2nd (Saturday) Fukuoka | Zepp Fukuoka
August 11th (Monday, public holiday) Tokyo | Zepp Haneda
All performances OPEN 16:15 / START 17:00
BAND SET

Ticket FamilyMart advance ticket sales:
February 22nd (Sat) 12:00 - March 10th (Monday) 23:59
https://eplus.jp/nisshoku/

<Natsuko Solar Eclipse Profile>
Born May 8, 1991 in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture.
Started playing the piano at the age of 9 and writing songs at the age of 12. From the age of 17, she started full-scale music activities based in Morioka as "Nisshoku Natsuko". The meticulously crafted lyric world and composition techniques that sway the heartstrings have attracted attention, and have appeared in many large festivals. Released in 2021, "Anti-Freeze" was selected as a prize-winning work at the 14th CD Shop Awards 2022, and in recent years he has also written many new movie theme songs and commercial music. Nisshoku Natsuko's dense music that she creates one after another knows no bounds in creativity, and her musical ability and performance, including her unique composition style that expresses guitar, bass, and sometimes even percussion parts such as drums with a single piano, are outstanding. It goes beyond the imagination and framework of a piano-playing artist. Strength, weakness, sharpness, ephemeralness, the piano music that runs at full speed pierces the listener's heart and provides a unique musical experience.

<Natsuko Solar Eclipse Digital Distribution>
https://orcd.co/nisshoku
<Natsuko Solar Eclipse Official Website>
https://nisshoku-natsuko.com/
<Natsuko Eclipse Youtube>
https://www.youtube.com/@nisshokunatsuko_official
<Solar Eclipse Natsuko X>
https://x.com/nsn58?mx=2
<Natsuko Solar Eclipse Instagram>
https://instagram.com/nisshokunatsuko_official?utm_medium=copy_link

by ldandk