The Orchard Japan Updates: News and More

The latest work “Sanshin Punk” will be released digitally, and limited-edition goods to commemorate the digital release will be on sale now!!

Eric Clapton announces new album “Meanwhile”

Honeyglaze, an indie rock trio from South London, including members with Japanese roots, have released a new album.

Ryuichiro Sakata, who is also active as a stage actor and voice actor, has released “Result Lonely,” a heartbreak song that will help you move forward one millimeter from an unforgettable love.

Coming to Japan in October! Jorja Smith, who represents the UK music scene with her genre-less unique sound and style, has released an MJ Cole remix of her latest single “HIGH”

Kihara Rui, a hot topic in the musical world, has announced his first live tour in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka!

NOMELON NOLEMON CD release of “Suikou Senten”, the ending theme for the TV anime “Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Kyoto Disturbance” has been announced!

Spring sleep "it’s okay" The pre-release single and music video from the collaboration EP with Frost Children have been released!

House of Protection, a new project by former Fever 333 members, releases their shocking debut EP “GALORE,” showcasing their infinite creativity across genres.

RAYE, the six-time Brit Award winner, will release a live album from their performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival in July titled “Live At Montreux Jazz Festival.”

tacica will release their new album “AFTER GOLD” in October. They will also pre-release their new song “Mononu Monogake”. They have also announced a 20th anniversary tour.

Frank Turner, former singer of the UK’s No. 1 punk folk rocker and hardcore punk band “Million Dead”, will be performing solo in Japan

The music video for Ayase’s new song “From Now!”, a collaboration with the mobile game “Monster Hunter Now”, will be released on YouTube on Friday, September 6th at 8pm!

Singer-songwriter Leina, whose song “Utatane” was a viral hit in Japan and is currently trending on Korean social media. Her first street live performance in Korea was flooded with an audience of 2,000 people who joined in the chorus!

The music video for MFS’ latest single “Don’t” has been completed, attracting worldwide attention.

A collaborative single by two Japanese artists, Little Happy and Midi Neutron, from the new NYC label Eryngii."Norms"Released on September 2nd

Genre-transcending American alternative rock band AWOLNATION releases new album “THE PHANTOM FIVE”

Lyricist Junji Ishiwata’s lyrics-first project[THE BLACKBAND]’s latest song is the ninth and the first to feature a female singer, Yuna. KISS Sore (feat. Yuna) / THE BLACKBAND

Rock legend Bruce Springsteen releases cover of song “She Don’t Love Me Now” in tribute to recovering singer Jesse Malin

Saki’s first digital single since graduating from “Plasonica” is “My Recipe” and is now available! The theme is a feast song that she wants to deliver to people who continue to take on new challenges every day.

Ayase’s new song “From Now!”, a collaboration with the mobile game “Monster Hunter Now”, will be available exclusively on the game starting today, and will be released digitally on Friday, September 6th!

Vocaloid producer “Hifumi” will release his song “Frozen Beam” which is featured on YouTube Music Weekend 8.0!

Music artist WAPLAN has released a new song called “Taste Of You” based on the concept of “Spreading music from Japan to the world!”, which sounds like a Western version of Japanese 80’s city pop!

Rira Ikuta’s new song “Sign” will be available for free streaming on ABEMA from Monday, September 16th, and has been chosen as the theme song for the original drama series “Transparent Us” starring Yusaku Matsumoto and Michihito Fujii!

luvis will be the first young Japanese artist to be featured on the US NPR show “World Cafe.” The release of his new song “Higher” has also been announced.

Pharrell Williams and rapper Koi Leray team up for the first time with “Doodles,” led by popular illustrator Burnt Toast.

MFS’ “THE FIRST TAKE” is attracting worldwide attention with its new project “FLASH THE FIRST TAKE”

Reggae group MacJack has released the music video for their new song “Fuurinkazan,” which features full participation from MINMI, the “Queen of Japanese Reggae,” whom they respect.

Dance artist GANMI releases new song “BEST COMPLEX”! The track was created by RhymeTube, who has worked on songs by Rinne, Sorane, SUSHIBOYS, and others who are very popular among the younger generation!

"Musical Concept"This is Nega/squared’s first new song in about a year and three months.

NOMELON NOLEMON’s new song “Suikou Senten” has been chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime “Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Swordsman Romantic Story – Kyoto Disturbance”!

Kobe-based reggae group Macjack releases new song “Fuurinkazan” with MINMI’s full participation. “Let’s create a whirlwind throughout Japan with the fierce yet beautiful ‘Fuurinkazan’!” by MINMI

88rising’s leading female singer-songwriter NIKI has released her new album “Buzz” and released the music video for the title track.

YOASOBI will hold their first solo concert in New York and Boston, USA! In addition, the English version of “Stage Standing” will be released digitally on 8/11 (Sun) & JK photo released!

The four-piece rock band “Yashu” has announced that the pillows and Eriko Hashimoto will be guests for the additional shows on their live tour.

The long-awaited new song “Sister” has been released featuring rapper Kizuna Rin, who captivates with her refreshing groove and clear singing voice!