It has been decided that singer-songwriter ako’s (pronounced: Eiko) 1st album “GENE” will be released on July 10th, and the artwork has been released. This is the long-awaited release of Ako’s first full album.
“Atashi no Zen wo Aishinai” was released under the name of an indie in 2023 and attracted attention as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo Drama 24 “Hatsukoi, Zarari”, and the major debut SG “Planet” that received Power Play from 36 AM and FM stations nationwide. A total of 13 songs will be included, including “Good Morning”, “Beige to Momoiro”, “Miss U”, “Tsumaran”, and “Borderline”.
The Blu-ray “MACHINE” will also include a newly shot acoustic live video and a behind-the-scenes behind-the-scenes video of the “SXSW” stage held in Texas, USA in March 2024.
In addition, as an early pre-order bonus for the album, an original zine containing liner notes for all songs that tell the story behind the production and visuals shot specifically for this work was released along with image cuts. You can receive the zine as an early reservation bonus if you pre-order by June 7th. I hope you’re looking forward to seeing what the content will be like.
A first-come, first-served purchase bonus for each store was also announced, using the album artwork and booklet design. The quantity of this bonus is limited, so please reserve early at the CD shop to get the first-come, first-served bonus.
Ako has also decided to hold her biggest tour “Ako Live Tour 2024 “Umbilical Cord”” in Tokyo and Osaka in August, and the Tokyo performance is already sold out. Tickets for the Osaka performance are currently being accepted. Please check the website and SNS and don’t miss Ako’s live performance.
For more information, check out the “GENE” special website, official website, and various SNS, so you don’t miss out on the dynamic development of a-ko.
ako 1st Album “GENE”
Released on Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Click here to reserve the CD
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ako “GENE” special site
CD + Blu-ray
PCCA-6311 ¥4,180 (tax included)
CD Only
PCCA-6312 ¥3,080 (tax included)
CD songs
01.good morning
02.Planet
03. You can’t love everything about me
04.miss u
05. Beige and peach
06. Angel
07.samurai
08.Emotion
09.racy
10. Boring
11.LAZY
12. Love is always
13.Borderline
Blu-ray bonus video “MACHINE”
・Acoustic Live in LA
01. Planet
02. good morning
03. Borderline
・Vlog: Ako touring in SXSW TX, United States
Early reservation bonus (for all album formats)
Those who reserve “GENE” at CD shops and web shops nationwide during the period will receive an original ZINE!
An original zine that includes newly shot visuals and liner notes for all 13 songs that tell the story behind the production.
Reservation period: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 to Friday, June 7, 2024
*CD shops are open until closing, and EC shops are open until 17:59.
Target stores: CD shops and EC sites nationwide
*Benefits may not be available at some stores, so please check when making a reservation.
*The bonus items will be given to you when you receive the product.
*At the EC shop, please make sure that there are special benefits listed before making a reservation/purchase from the cart. Please note that those who purchase products with a cart that does not have early reservation benefits will not be eligible. Also, depending on the circumstances of each store, reception may end before the end of the period, so we recommend checking at the time of reservation and making reservations early.
*Please contact each store/EC shop for details.
First-come-first-served purchase benefits by shop
If you pre-purchase ako’s “GENE” at the following participating stores, you will receive the following first-come-first-served purchase benefits for each store!
Amazon.co.jp:Mega jacket
Rakuten Books: Can badges
Seven Net Shopping: Pick
All Tower Records and TOWER mini stores, Tower Records Online: Sticker A
National HMV/HMV&BOOKS online: Sticker B
*Purchase benefits will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that the offer will end once all stock has been depleted.
*Some stores may not offer the bonuses, so please check when making your reservation or purchase.
*If you are making a reservation on an EC site and would like a product with benefits, please be sure to order from the cart with benefits.
(Please note that on some e-commerce sites, it may not be possible to cancel reserved items.)
ako Live Tour 2024 “Umbilical Cord”
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Osaka・UMEDA CLUB QUATTRO
Doors open 17:00 / Performance starts 18:00
Friday, August 9, 2024
Tokyo・LIQUIDROOM *SOLD OUT
Doors open 18:00 / Show starts 19:00
ticket
4,800 yen (tax included/separate drink fee)
Reception URL: https://eplus.jp/ako2024/
Sponsored by
YUMEBANCHI (Osaka)/CREATIVEMAN PRODUCTIONS (Tokyo)
inquiry
YUMEBANCHI (Osaka) 06-6341-3525
Creative Man: 03-3499-6669
Artist information
Official website:https://akolondog.net/
Official YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@mjgptw___ad
Official X:https://twitter.com/mjgptw___ad
Official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mjgptw___ad/
profile
Singer-songwriter. She began her career as an artist in earnest in 2020. Many of her emotional songs are produced by a-ko herself. Her activities are diverse, including her music videos, which are mainly produced by the creative team londog led by a-ko.
In September 2020, he released his 1st EP “MISTY”, his 2nd EP “ANTI BLUE” in January 2021, and his 3rd EP “Steal your heart” in December 2023 from his own label londog. To date, they have released 3 EPs and 15 singles.
In 2023, a-ko’s first Tokyo-Osaka tour, “a-ko Live Tour 2023 “l’m crazy now, over you”” will be held at Umeda Shangri-La and Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO, with all tickets sold out.
Major debut from Pony Canyon/IRORI Records in February 2024 with “Planet”.
Their 1st album “GENE” will be released on July 10, 2024, and “ako Live Tour 2024 “Umbilical Cord”” will be held in August.
