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Singer-songwriter Amaiwana has released this month two 4-song EPs. Titled "New Shibuya" and "New Wave", they take inspiration from Shibuya-kei, new wave and techno-pop. "New Shibuya" includes the song "Cover Girl" which features Maki Nomiya (Portable Rock, ex-Pizzicato Five). Check out the music videos below! Both releases were mixed & mastered by Ginger Root.

Both of these will be released as one vinyl LP for Record Day 2024. Pre-orders can be made at HMV, Tower.

On her previous mini-album "Sweet Sweet Sweet" (2023), Amaiwana had covered Pizzicato Five's "Message Song". This mini-album, also mixed & mastered by Ginger Root, will also be released on vinyl for Record Day 2024. It can be pre-ordered at HMV, Tower.

Amaiwana is currently touring the U.S. opening for Ginger Root, with remaining dates in Austin (Oct. 29), San Antonio (Oct. 30), El Paso (Nov. 1), Phoenix (Nov. 2) and Los Angeles (Nov. 3). Find ticket info here. In Tokyo, Amaiwana can be seen in a solo show on November 24 at Shibuya O-Nest (details).

Amaiwana "New Shibuya" (Download)
アマイワナ 「新渋谷」
(Japanese title: "shin Shibuya")

1. She's so cute
2. Shanghai Girl
3. First Date
4. COVER GIRLS (feat. Maki Nomiya)

0101Records COKM-45316
Out now (10/2)
Sample/buy: , Spotify, YouTube Music, OTOTOY

Amaiwana "New Wave" (Download)
アマイワナ 「新電波」
(Japanese title: "shin denpa")

1. Seesaw Game
2. Taiwan Girl
3. Virtual Date
4. LOVELY BOY

0101Records COKM-45317
Out now (10/2)
Sample/buy: , Spotify, YouTube Music, OTOTOY

"COVER GIRLS (feat. Maki Nomiya)"

"Seesaw Game"

"Shanghai Girl"