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A brand new 7" single by Monari Wakita is being released this month! The new song "Monari no 8-Beat" is produced by Dorian (Twitter) and is described as a hyper 8-beat track. The B-side is a new remix of the song "ao no yume" (first released on 2nd album "Ahead!"), re-arranged by Dorian with a lovers' rock vibe. A download code will be included.

This new single follows "La Shangri La" which was also produced by Dorian.

The title song only is available digitally (, Spotify, YouTube Music, OTOTOY) while the B-side is exclusive to the 7".

There will be in-store events in Tokyo on January 11 from 19:30 at HMV record shop Shibuya, January 14 from 18:00 at Tower Records Ikebukuro, and January 22 from 13:00 at Tower Records Kinshicho Parco (and more in Yokohama and Kawasaki on January 15 and 21 respectively). Find details here.

Also, a release party and birthday show will be held on January 28 at Shibuya WWW, starting at 18:00. Tickets are on sale via e+. All details here.

Monari Wakita "Monari no 8-Beat" (7"+Download)
脇田もなり 「もなりの8ビート」

1. Monari no 8-Beat
2. ao no yume - Yanagi dori dub -

Vivid Sound / High Contrast HCR9718
Out 1/11, ¥1800 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Amazon, HMV, Tower Records ^†
† Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.