Monogatary.com is a novel submission site where users can freely submit “stories” to “topics” given by the site’s management every day, and have fun reacting to them in various ways, such as adding illustrations and comments. The past contest “Monogatary 2019” hosted by the site attracted a lot of attention, such as the birth of “YOASOBI,” a unit that turns novels into music, which has been extremely successful, with their hit song “Idol” reaching number one on the global charts.
“READ” is a collaborative project from “monogatary.com” featuring up-and-coming creators, mainly novelists, artists, and illustrators.
We will be releasing a few original songs and lyric videos based on the novels every month. It goes without saying that the original novels are fascinating, so please enjoy the reinterpretations of the novels by popular artists and creators.
We are now pleased to announce that READ will be digitally releasing a new song titled “Synopsis” by the popular rock band “Hwyl,” who promote themselves as “representing the common people of Japan,” on Wednesday, October 2nd.
“Hwyl” is a three-piece band formed in 2021 that represents the “common people of Japan.” The band’s sharp, penetrating lyrics that capture everyday life and passionate live performances are appealing, and their 2022 release “Kurashi” became a hot topic on social media. They are a young band that has attracted attention, having won the audition for ROAD TO JAPAN JAM 2023 and performed at ROCK IN JAPAN 2023 and MURO FESTIVAL 2023.
Hwyl has released a new song, “Synopsis.” The song is based on the novel “The Sleeping Night of the Daffodil,” posted on monogatary.com.
This song is a re-expression of a novel about a man who experiences love from high school to his 30s, and is wrapped up in the weak, fragile, and unresolved feelings of two people who cannot be apart. Please enjoy listening to the song and comparing it to the novel.
https://monogatary.com/story/284529
What’s more, popular illustrator Yuko Kanda is in charge of the artwork and lyric video for the song “Synopsis.”
A lyric video will also be released, so please be sure to check it out.
“READ” is a project that allows you to experience a three-dimensional worldview through the three axes of novels, music, and illustrations.
Please enjoy the works created in collaboration with “Hwyl” and “Kanda Yuko”.
■Hwyl “Synopsis”
Digital Release: Wednesday, October 2
Streaming/DL:https://orcd.co/hwyl_arasuji
What is READ?
Originating from Sony Music’s novel submission site “monogatary.com”, this is a collaborative project featuring up-and-coming creators, mainly novelists, artists, and illustrators.
We will be releasing a few original songs and lyric videos based on the novel every month. It goes without saying that the original novel is interesting, but we hope you enjoy the reinterpretation of the novel through collaborations with popular artists and creators.
X:
https://twitter.com/READ__official
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@readofficialchannel?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@READ_Official
■Hwyl Profile
Formed in 2021, Ordinary Japan Representative.
A three-piece band consisting of vocalist/guitarist Akita Risa, guitarist Kumada Nodoka, and bassist Takema Tomoya.
Their appeal lies in their sharp, penetrating lyrics that capture slice-of-life and their passionate live performances.
“Kurashi”, released in 2022, became a hot topic on social media.
They won the audition for ROAD TO JAPAN JAM 2023 and will perform at ROCK IN JAPAN 2023 and MURO FESTIVAL 2023.
The first EP “ASAGU” will be released in May 2023, and the second EP “K/ERA” will be released in April 2024.
On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, they will hold their second solo live show “WAND Lv.2” at Shindaita FEVER.
■SNS information
X (formerly Twitter):https://x.com/hwyl_band
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6u0U6LvsECiKgTpz1qjH2w
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hwyl_band
