Instrumental band toconoma has released their long-awaited 5th original album “ISLAND” for the first time in about 4 years. To commemorate the release of the new album, they have announced that they will be holding a live streaming studio live performance from 7pm on November 9th, in which the songs from the album will be performed in the order in which they were recorded.
Their fifth full-length album, “ISLAND,” which is their first in four years since their previous album “VISTA,” was created in the midst of their lifestyle of balancing work and music activities, which they have continued to do since their formation. Toconoma’s lifestyle seems to have become a good fit with the world’s atmosphere, and toconoma has been attracting attention for the first time, as she was featured in the latest version of Tower Records’ NO MUSIC, NO LIFE. poster opinion advertisement series.
The album title “ISLAND” reflects the band’s desire to present Japan’s uniquely emotional musicality to the world over dance beats. You can feel the unique will of the instrumental band toconoma, which is active worldwide both in Japan and abroad, from both the title and the artwork. The artwork was created by guitarist Kotaro Ishibashi. Ishibashi, who also works as an art director and graphic designer, has created art pieces that symbolize the virtual ISLAND using fabrics produced in various countries. Be sure to pick up the CD, which is filled with a lot of details that are unique to physical music. It has also been decided that it will be released on 12-inch analog record on January 22, 2025.
They have also announced that they will be holding a nationwide tour starting February 2025. Called toconoma 5th ALBUM “ISLAND” RELEASE TOUR, it will initially be held at five locations across the country. Official tickets for the national tour will be available from November 18th. Details will be announced later. The album release party “toconoma 5th ALBUM ‘ISLAND’ RELEASE PARTY” will be held at WWW X in Shibuya on November 17th, but tickets are sold out on the same day.
First of all, please listen to the released album and look forward to the album’s studio live performance on YouTube Live on November 9th, along with the members’ casual talk.
Live streaming studio live (YouTube Live)
November 9, 2024 (Sat) 19:00~ (JST Japan Time/UTC+9)
toconoma “ISLAND” YouTube STUDIO LIVE
toconoma 5th album “ISLAND”
Released on Wednesday, November 6, 2024
CD
PCCA-06346 ¥3,300 (tax included)
Click here to purchasehttps://lnk.to/ISLAND_CD
DL & STREAMINGhttps://lnk.to/toconoma_ISLAND
Included songs
1.Signal
2.SODA
3. Syncer
4.Touch the moon
5. Orion
6. Back to the Futurez
7.Futurez
8.Quest4
9. Open World
Total 9 songs
Original benefits by shop
Amazon.co.jp: Mega Jacket
All Tower Records and TOWER mini stores, Tower Records Online: Rubber Band
National HMV/HMV&BOOKS online: Can Badge
Rakuten Books: Acrylic key chain
Seven Net Shopping: Purse
If you pre-purchase toconoma “ISLAND” at one of the participating stores above, you will receive an original gift for each store on a first-come, first-served basis.
*The design of the bonus will be released at a later date.
*Purchase benefits will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that the offer will end as soon as it runs out.
*Please note that some stores may not have special offers, so please check when making reservations and purchases.
*If you are making a reservation at the online shop and would like to receive a product with benefits, please be sure to order from the cart with benefits. Please note that in some online shops, it may not be possible to cancel pre-ordered items.
Click here to reserve and purchase:https://lnk.to/ISLAND_CD
toconoma 5th album “ISLAND” analog record
Released on Wednesday, January 22, 2025
LP
PCJA-0177 ¥4,400 (tax included)
Click here to make a reservationhttps://lnk.to/ISLAND_LP
Included songs
(Side A)
A1.Signal
A2.SODA
A3. Syncer
A4.Touch the moon
(Side B)
B1. Orion
B2. Back to the Futurez
B3.Futurez
B4.Quest4
B5.Open World
Tower Records NO MUSIC, NO LIFE.
https://nomusicnolife.jp/poster/toconoma/#poster
Release party information
Sunday, November 17, 2024 Shibuya WWW X
“toconoma 5th ALBUM 『ISLAND』RELEASE PARTY”
OPEN 17:00 / START 18:00
*SOLD OUT
National tour information
toconoma 5th ALBUM “ISLAND” RELEASE TOUR
■February 1, 2025 (Sat) Nagoya NAGOYA JAMMIN’
17:30 / 18:00 5,000 yen (tax included) Standing
Contact: JAIL HOUSE 052-936-6041 (Weekdays 11:00-15:00)
■February 15, 2025 (Sat) Osaka OSAKA BIGCAT
17:00 / 18:00 5,000 yen (tax included) Standing
Contact: GREENS 06-6882-1224 (Weekdays 12:00-18:00)
■March 8, 2025 (Sat) Fukuoka FUKUOKA BEAT STATION
17:30 / 18:00 5,000 yen (tax included) Standing
Inquiries: BEA 092-712-4221 (Weekdays 12:00-16:00)
■March 29, 2025 (Sat) Sendai SENDAI MACANA
17:30 / 18:00 5,000 yen (tax included) Standing
Contact: North Road Music 022-256-1000 (Weekdays *11:00-16:00 excluding public holidays)
■April 26, 2025 (Sat) Sapporo SPiCE SAPPORO
17:30 / 18:00 5,000 yen (tax included) Standing
Contact: WESS info@wess.co.jp
Sponsor: PCI MUSIC
Artist information
Official website:https://toconoma.xii.jp
Official YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@toconoma1
Official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/toconomagram
Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/toconoma
Official X:https://twitter.com/toconoman/