Hump Back moves to Sony Echoes for new release, joins label home of YOASOBI and Tatsuya Kitani
Hump Back has moved to Echoes, a management and label within Sony Music Entertainment. The band announced that they will release their first work under the new label, a mini-album titled "Yawarakana Dokutsu," on Oct. 14.
Echoes is a label home to a diverse range of artists including YOASOBI, Tatsuya Kitani, Aooo, MAISONdes, NOMELON NOLEMON, asmi, Puppet Sunsun, and Uketsu. Regarding the move, the members expressed gratitude to their former label, VAP, stating, "We are graduating from VAP, who ran alongside us until now! It was eight years ago when they picked us up at a time when we were helplessly sharp-edged. Thanks to the warmth they gave us, much like a family home, we were able to become the Hump Back we are today." They added with enthusiasm, "From now on, we are moving to Echoes. As the same Hump Back as always, we want to build a new history."
If the mini-album "Yawarakana Dokutsu" is pre-ordered at eligible online shops by Aug. 26, fans can apply for early ticket access for the domestic dates of the live tour "Hump Back pre. 'HELLO ANEW TOUR' 2026-2027," which starts in November. Please check the official website for details on eligible stores and other information.
Hump Back Comment
To everyone who always supports Hump Back,
We have decided to release our new mini-album "Yawarakana Dokutsu" through Echoes within Sony Music Entertainment!
We are graduating from VAP, who ran alongside us until now!
It was eight years ago when they picked us up at a time when we were helplessly sharp-edged.
Thanks to the warmth they gave us, much like a family home, we were able to become the Hump Back we are today.
Thank you so much.
From now on, we are moving to Echoes.
As the same Hump Back as always, we want to build a new history.
Let's meet at live houses again!
Our dreams and steps will not stop!
— From Hump Back
Source: Music Natalie
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