Nagakumo to release album this summer; new song might change Shibuya-kei history
Nagakumo released their new digital single "Coat wo Kite" today, May 13.
Nagakumo is a "neo-neo-aco band" based in Kansai. The four members, born between 1999 and 2001, refer to their sound as "neo-neo-aco," which reconstructs influences from Shibuya-kei, neo-acoustic, and guitar pop through their own unique sensibilities.
"Coat wo Kite," their first track of the year, is a breezy pop tune that strongly reflects the influence of Shibuya-kei, the band's roots. Saya Komono's (Vo, G) powerful and expressive vocals are also a highlight. Reiji Ohnishi (G, Cho) expressed confidence in the track, stating, "There is something mysterious about it that might move the history of Shibuya-kei."
Additionally, Nagakumo will release their first full-length album, "NGKM," this summer. The work took approximately three and a half years from conception to production as the band grappled with the question, "What is neo-neo-aco?" "Coat wo Kite" serves as a pre-release single for the album. Furthermore, one-man live shows celebrating the album's release will be held in Tokyo and Osaka. Eplus is accepting official advance lottery reservations for tickets from today, May 13, until 11:59 p.m. on May 24.
Comment from Reiji Ohnishi (G, Cho)
"What is neo-neo-aco? I continued to ask myself about this unclear concept, and it took three and a half years to conceive and produce the first full album 'NGKM.' The pre-release new song 'Coat wo Kite' has something mysterious that might move the history of Shibuya-kei. Meetings and partings. Destruction and reconstruction. Let's welcome that moment together at the release party. It won't be long until the completion of this supreme indie pop album!"
Nagakumo 1st Full Album NGKM Release Party「It's like a supermoon」
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026 – Tokyo Kinema Club, Tokyo
OPEN 3:15 p.m. / START 4 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 – LIVE HOUSE Pangea, Osaka
OPEN 4:30 p.m. / START 5 p.m.
Source: Music Natalie
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