Tower Records has selected Fish and Lips, a three-piece band from Hatogaya, Saitama Prefecture, whose all members are 18 years old, as the seventh ambassador for its project, “Oh, I Want to Start a Band!”, which aims to promote Japanese band culture.
Starting Wednesday, September 4th, Tower Records will be displaying posters at all Tower Records stores nationwide, and a campaign including original bonus giveaways will be held at all stores and Tower Records Online (The event will be held at https://tower.jp.
Tower Records’ original project “Oh, I want to be in a band!” is a project that introduces the forefront of young bands that will make you want to say out loud, “After all, bands are great!” The campaign aims to widely spread the appeal of bands so that even young people who have yet to pick up an instrument will want to start one right away.
The seventh ambassador is Fish and Lips, who will release their mini-album “Youth, Utai Tsuzuku” on Wednesday, September 11. All members are 18 years old, and the band is known for their catchy phrasing that makes you want to sing along and their rugged guitar rock sound.
This will be the first time that the album will be distributed nationwide, and Tower Records stores nationwide will be displaying collaborative posters with Fish and Lips that say “Ah, I want to be in a band!”, as well as giving away original bonuses, and other measures to spread the appeal of Fish and Lips to a wider audience.
Tower Records Online Special Page
https://tower.jp/article/feature_item/2024/08/28/0701
◆ Fish and Lips “Oh, I want to start a band!” Campaign ◆
① Displaying collaboration posters
A “Oh, I Want to Be in a Band!” x Fish and Lips collaboration poster will be displayed in-store.
Display period: September 4th (Wed) to September 23rd (Mon) *Display period may vary depending on the store.
Displayed at: All Tower Records and TOWERmini stores *Not displayed at stores that are closed or undergoing renovation.
② Original benefits
Customers who purchase the designated products at Tower Records will receive a special bonus “Ahhh, I Want to Start a Band!” x Fish and Lips collaboration sticker with the same design as the “Ahhh, I Want to Start a Band!” x Fish and Lips collaboration poster.”
Target product: Fish and Lips “Youth, Continue Singing” (FALC001)
Distribution period: Distribution begins on Tuesday, September 10th when the product arrives, and is also available to those who have already placed their orders.
Offer available on a first come first served basis while supplies last.
Distribution stores: Tower Records, TOWERmini, TOWER RECORDS mini stores, Tower Records Online
③ Collaboration poster lottery giveaway
Five people will be randomly selected from those who apply using the QR code printed on the original bonus “Ahh, I Want to Play in a Band!” x Fish and Lips collaboration sticker, which will be distributed in Campaign 2, and will receive an “Ahh, I Want to Play in a Band!” x Fish and Lips collaboration poster” autographed by the band members.
*You can apply via PC or smartphone. You will need to register as a Tower Records member and enter your receipt number.
Application deadline: Monday, September 23rd
④ An event to commemorate the release of “Youth, Continue Singing” has been decided
An event has been announced to commemorate the release of Fish and Lips’ “Youth Continues Singing”!
Those who pre-order will be given priority, and from Tuesday, September 10th, event participation tickets will be given on a first-come, first-served basis to those who purchase “Youth Continues Singing” at participating stores.
[Event Summary]
Fish and Lips 1st EP “Youth, Continue Singing” Release Commemoration Event
Tower Records Nagoya Parco Store Event Space
Monday, September 23, 2024 (National Holiday)
Doors open: 12:30 / Show starts: 13:00
Vo./G. Nishimura Daichi singing and playing the guitar & CD signing event with all members
Tower Records NU Chayamachi Store Event Space
Monday, September 23, 2024 (National Holiday)
Doors open: 18:00 / Show starts: 18:30
Vo./G. Nishimura Daichi singing and playing the guitar & CD signing event with all members
Shimokitazawa Shortcut (Outstore Live)
Mini live (with band) & CD signing session with all members
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Doors open at 19:00 / Performance starts at 19:30
A drink fee of 600 yen will be charged upon entry.
Drawing of ticket numbers: 18:15-18:45, 1F lobby
Entry line-up: Starts at 18:45
Venue: Shimokitazawa Shortcut
*For more information on this event, please click here.
https://tower.jp/article/feature_item/2024/08/22/0706
Target release works
Artist: Fish and Lips
Title: Youth, keep singing
Release date: Wednesday, September 11th
Price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
Product number: FALC001
Tower Records original bonus:
“Oh, I want to be in a band!” x Fish and Lips collaboration sticker
Fish and Lips Profile
Fish and Lips (commonly known as Fischli) is a three-piece band from Hatogaya, Saitama Prefecture, whose members are all 18 years old.
Their music is characterized by catchy songs that you can’t help but hum along to and a rugged guitar rock sound.
In August 2023, while taking a break from activities due to university entrance exams, he released his first single, “Aitaku Naku Tara.” The straightforward lyrics unique to high school students were well received by Japanese rock fans in their teens and twenties, and the single became a viral hit, ranking 4th on the Spotify viral chart.
The second single “HERO” will be released in January 2024, followed by the third single “Singing Youth Rock” in March.
At the end of April 2024, they were selected to perform at “JAPAN JAM2024,” where their fresh performance as the youngest band in the group became a hot topic. Since then, they have continued to perform at large events such as “TOKYO CALLING,” “Mihodai,” and “Tsutara Rock.”
The latest release, “Continue Singing Youth,” to be released on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, is the first nationwide release and includes the previously released songs “When I Want to See You,” “HERO,” and “Sing Youth Rock,” as well as three new songs for a total of six songs.
