YIKO (đ) (pronounced "ikĆ") is a brand new band fronted by singers Monari Wakita (ex-Especia) and Satori (ex-The Nampa Boys, ex-Healthy Dynamite Club), with five more members totaling seven. Monari fans may recognize more familiar faces, as the band also features CHAAN âpreviously known as Kayo-chaaan, who often performed in Monari's showsâ and also guitarist Love Unlimited Shimada (a.k.a. Simmerdown) âex-Healthy Dynamite Club, and also known for playing in Monari's backband and writing the music of her song "Dear".
This release is their first mini-album, self-titled "YIKO", and it's available on CD and digitally. Check out the music video for opening track "Doukashitel" below!
YIKO's first show will be held on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Shibuya Lush. The event will also feature Qnel (guitarist of Lucky Tapes). Details and tickets can be found here.
YIKO "YIKO"
1. Doukashitel
2. Cho Tenjiku
3. Ano Natsu
4. Utopia
5. Night of the Animals
6. Monster
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Out 12/11, „2300 (excl. 10% tax)
Order: Amazon, HMV, Tower Records â , , Spotify, YouTube Music, OTOTOY
â Tower Records ships directly within Japan only. International orders are available via WorldShopping.
"Doukashitel"
"Old rocker from California. I absolutely [...]" -Jeff
"Old rocker from California. I absolutely [...]" -Jeff
"Hello! I am currently trying to find two [...]" -jens
"I will always love Konishi-san, but God, [...]" -Damian
"I love the album. Konishi made a great selection [...]" -Jorge Cano
"I LOVE your music!! Thank you all so [...]" -James Walden
"Oops! So sorry and I'm very embarrassed. [...]" -James Walden
"I love the HEY GIRL track!! any idea of who [...]" -Damian
"Keep awaiting word for the vinyl release [...]" -Patrick
"en asturiano [...]" -pelayu
"I like Yuko because Yuko is a lovely..... [...]" -"O"
"oh this is great. i'm a huge yes, mama ok? [...]" -oliver
"best track is either shoplifting blues, sun [...]" -aviston
"Please come to Vienna/Europe aswell! [...]" -Eric Unbekannt
"can i translate this into chinese?it [...]" -percy
"This was such a great interview, thank you [...]" -Blutsvater3
"Rajamtaim please [...]" -Daison
"Wow! What a wonderful come back!! [...]" -Damian