Ichiko Aoba released her new single “Luciférine” today, November 13th (Wednesday).
This work is the lead single from the 8th album “Luminescent Creatures” scheduled to be released on Friday, February 28, 2025. Composer Taro Umebayashi is in charge of the previous album “Adan no Kaze” as a co-producer, Toshihiko Kasai is in charge of recording and mixing, Seigen Ono (Saidera Mastering) is in charge of mastering, and Mitsuhiro Kobayashi is in charge of art direction and artwork photography. are.
Furthermore, the biggest world tour of her career, “Luminescent Creatures World Tour,” will be held in Asia, Europe, and North America starting February next year. Tickets will go on sale to the general public from Friday, November 15th.
In addition, the second advance ticket reception for the recently announced 15th anniversary concert “ICHIKO AOBA 15th Anniversary Concert” will start from 12:00 on Thursday, November 14th.
[Comment from Ichiko Aoba]
When we can be living beings,
The original scenery includes a star plaza,
I can’t help but feel like there is something like a deep sea of luminescence.
[Release information]
Ichiko Aoba “Luciférine”
Release Date：2024.11.13 (Wed.)
Label：hermine
Tracklist:
1. Luciferine
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Ichiko Aoba “Luminescent Creatures”
Release Date：2025.02.28 (Fri.)
Label：hermine / Psychic Hotline
Tracklist:
01. COLORATURA
02. 24° 03′ 27.0″N 123° 47′ 07.5″E
03.mazamun
04.tower
05. aurora
06. FLAG
07. Cochlea
08. Luciferine
09. prisomnia
10.SONAR
11. Tears of the Planet
* Simultaneous release worldwide (Distribution / CD / Vinyl)
*Released in North America by the American artist-led independent label “Psychic Hotline”, and in other regions by the independent label “hermine”.
[Event information]
『Luminescent Creatures World Tour』
▼Asia
Mon. Feb. 24 – Hong Kong, CN @ Xi Qu Center, Grand Theater (with Musicians from HK Phil)
Wed. Feb. 26 – Seoul, KR @ Sky Arts Hall
Wed. March 6 – Taipei, TW @ Zhongshan Hall
▼Europe
Mon. March 10 – Barcelona, ES @ Parallel 62
Tue. March 11 – Valencia, ES @ Teatro Rambleta
Thu. March 13 – Milan, IT @ Auditorium San Fedele
Sat. March 15 – Zurich, CH @ Mascotte
Tue. March 18 – Hamburg, DE @ Laiszhalle
Wed. March 19 – Berlin, DE @ Urania (Humboldtsaal)
Fri. March 21 – Utrecht, NL @ TivoliVredenburg (Grote Zaal)
Sun. March 23 – Groningen, NL @ Oosterpoort
Tue. March 25 – Antwerp, BE @ De Roma
Thu. March 27 – Paris, FR @ La Trianon
Mon. March 31 – London, UK @ Barbican (with 12 Ensemble*)
Wed. April 2 – Manchester, UK @ Albert Hall
Fri. April 4 – Gateshead, UK @ The Glasshouse
Sat. April 5 – Glasgow, UK @ City Halls
▼North America
Thu. April 17 – Honolulu, HI @ Hawaii Theater
Sat. April 19 – Vancouver, BC @ Chan Center
Sun. April 20 – Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall
Mon. April 21 – Seattle, WA @ The Moore
Wed. April 23 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Oakland
Sat. April 26 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern (with Wordless Music Quintet)
Sun. April 27 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern (with Wordless Music Quintet)
Tue. April 29 – Scottsdale, AZ @ Scottsdale Center
Thu. May 1 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theater
Fri. May 2 – St. Paul, MN @ Fitzgerald Theater
Tue. May 6 – Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
Wed. May 7 – Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
Thu. May 8 – Detroit, MI @ Masonic Cathedral Theater
Sat. May 10 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater
Mon. May 12 – Boston, MA @ Berklee Performance Center
Wed. May 14 – New York, NY @ Kings Theater (with Wordless Music Quintet)
Sat. May 17 – Philadelphia, PA @ Miller Theater
Sun. May 18 – Washington, DC @ Warner Theater
Thu. May 22 – Mexico City, MX @ Teatro Metropolitan
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“ICHIKO AOBA Japan Tour 2024”
Date and time: Thursday, October 31, 2024 OPEN 18:00 / START 18:30
Venue: Fukuoka/Fukuoka City Central Civic Center
Price: General ¥6,800 / Student discount ¥4,800
Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024 OPEN 17:30 / START 18:00
Venue: Hiroshima/Hiroshima YMCA International Culture Hall
Price: General ¥6,800 / Student discount ¥4,800
Date: Friday, November 8, 2024 OPEN 18:00 / START 18:30
Venue: Fukinoto Hall, Sapporo
Price: General ¥6,800 / Student discount ¥4,800
Date: Friday, November 15, 2024 OPEN 18:00 / START 18:30
Venue: Kanazawa/Kanazawa City Art Hall
Price: General ¥6,800 / Student discount ¥4,800
Date: Friday, November 22, 2024 OPEN 18:00 / START 18:30
Venue: Takamatsu/Sunport Hall Takamatsu 1st Small Hall
Price: General ¥6,800 / Student discount ¥4,800
Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024 OPEN 17:00 / START 17:30
Venue: Chuden Hall, Nagoya
Price: General ¥6,800 / Student discount ¥4,800
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024 OPEN 17:00 / START 17:30
Venue: Sendai/Sendai Bank Hall Izumity 21 Small Hall
Price: General ¥6,800 / Student discount ¥4,800
·ticket
General release date: September 28th (Sat) ~
*All seats reserved
*Fees apply for elementary school students and older / Preschool children are not allowed to enter.
*Student discount: On the day of the performance, your student ID will be checked at the entrance (for elementary school, middle school, high school, university, and vocational school students).
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“ICHIKO AOBA 15th Anniversary Concert”
Date and time: January 13, 2025 (Monday/holiday) OPEN 17:00 / START 18:00
Venue: Kyoto/Kyoto Theater
Price: General ¥6,800 / Student discount ¥4,800
Date and time: Monday, January 20, 2025 OPEN 17:30 / START 18:30
Venue: Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall
Price: S seat ¥6,800 / Balcony A seat ¥5,800 / Balcony B seat ¥4,800
・Tickets (Kyoto performance)
Advance registration for overseas residents (e+): November 11th (Friday) 18:00~
General release date: December 1st (Sat) ~
*All seats reserved
*Student discount: On the day of the performance, your student ID will be checked at the entrance (for elementary, junior high, high school, university, and vocational school students).
*Tokyo performance: Balcony A seats/Balcony B seats may have some effects and may be difficult to see the performers depending on your seat. Please note that seat changes or transfers are not possible.
*Common to both performances: Fees apply for elementary school students and older / Preschool children are not allowed to enter.
inquiry:
(Kyoto performance) Shimizu sound spring 06-6357-3666 / info@shimizuonsen.com
(Tokyo performance) hot stuff promotion 050-5211-6077
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