The world-wide instrumental band toconoma makes its first appearance in the latest version of Tower Records’ “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE.” opinion advertising series. This poster will be displayed at all Tower Records and TOWER RECORDS mini stores starting November 5th (Tuesday). In addition, a making report that allows you to take a look behind the scenes of the poster shooting will be released on the “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE.” website on November 5th (Tuesday), the day the album arrives.
The album “ISLAND” to be released on November 6th (Wednesday) is about 4 years since the release of the previous album, and it was created in the same lifestyle of working on weekdays and music on weekends. The first full album. The members’ lifestyles include “Open World,” which gives you a sense of euphoria as you move forward into a new world through music based on your daily life, and “SignaL,” which is full of rock and funk taste that is perfect for marking the start of the next step. Contains a total of 9 songs created from.
To commemorate the release of this work, Tower Records will be giving out postcards (“NO MUSIC, NO LIFE.”) to customers who have purchased this work with an entry lottery where 5 people will be randomly selected to win an autographed “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE.” poster. ” poster design) will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis.
The youth of continuing to play in a band while working
(toconoma)
■Album overview
Title: “ISLAND”
Artist: toconoma
Release date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Product number: PCCA₋06346
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Label: Pony Canyon
The instrumental band toconoma, which is active both domestically and internationally, has decided to release their fifth full-length album “ISLAND”, their first in four years, created in the lifestyle of balancing work and music activities that they have continued since their formation!
“toconoma” is an instrumental band that is active worldwide, both domestically and internationally.
The album title reflects the band’s desire to present to the world Japan’s uniquely emotional musicality set on dance beats.
The members’ songs include “Open World,” a song full of euphoria that takes us from our daily lives to a new world through music, and “SignaL,” a high-speed funk tune that has already been performed live and is suitable to mark the start of the next stage. Contains a total of 9 songs created from lifestyle. (From the publisher’s materials)
■Tower Records original benefits
Customers who purchase “ISLAND” released on November 6th (Wednesday) at Tower Records will receive a postcard with a lottery to win an autographed “NO MUSIC, NO LIFE.” poster (“NO MUSIC”). , NO LIFE.” poster design) will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis.
Application period: November 5, 2024 (Tuesday) to November 25, 2024 (Monday) 23:59
Target product: toconoma “ISLAND” *Customers who have already made a reservation are also eligible.
Target stores: All Tower Records and TOWER RECORDS mini stores, Tower Records Online
1.Signal
2.SODA
3.Syncer
4.Touch the moon
5.Orion
6.Back to the Futurez
7.Futurez
8.Quest4
9.Open World
■toconoma profile
Formed in 2008 in Shibuya, Tokyo.
A groove born from a passionate dance beat and an emotional melody. Even without the song, there was something more that could be conveyed. The spun sound overcomes the barriers of genre and opens up beyond the scene.
After releasing their 3rd album “NEWTOWN” in June 2017, they performed at FUJI ROCK2018 (FIELD OF HEAVEN stage) and held their 10th anniversary solo tour at 4 locations including Tokyo TSUTAYA O-EAST (sold out) and Hong Kong. He has been actively working in Asia, including holding solo tours and performing at outdoor festivals, and released his 4th album “VISTA” for the first time in 3 years on July 8, 2020!
From September 2020, the tour will be held as toconoma JAPAN TOUR “VISTAS” at 6 locations nationwide, overcoming postponements, etc., and the final will be held at Shibuya TSUTAYA O-EAST in May 2021. In August, they released their first documentary DVD “VISTAS” and the production run is already sold out. In August 2021, an independent project “TOCOJAWS 2021” inviting SPECIAL OTHERS will be held at Ebisu GARDEN HALL, and tickets sold out immediately. He will also perform at the second FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL (FIELD OF HEAVEN stage) in 2022.
They celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2023 with their one-man tour “TOCONOVA,” and in August they successfully held their first Hibiya Noon performance, and are currently working slowly while maintaining their own pace.
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