Shintaro Sakamoto Releases 3rd Single “Numb” from New Album Yoo-Hoo — Live In-Studio Music Video Out Today
From Shintaro Sakamoto’s upcoming fifth studio album Yoo-Hoo, set for release this Friday, January 23, the third advance single, “Numb,” is out today on digital platforms.
In addition, a studio live music video for “Numb” will premiere today, Monday, January 19.
The video was filmed at Peace Music, the same studio where Yoo-Hoo was recorded, and features a live performance captured on site. This exclusive live recording can only be experienced through this music video.
The MV was directed by Yasuyuki Yamaguchi. Performers include the Shintaro Sakamoto Band:
Shintaro Sakamoto (Vocals & Guitar), AYA (Bass), Yuta Suganuma (Drums), Tetsu Nishiuchi (Saxophone). Recording was handled by Soichiro Nakamura.
Yoo-Hoo will be released worldwide on digital platforms this Friday, January 23, alongside a domestic CD release and an advance LP release in Japan. The CD edition will be a special 2-disc set, including a bonus CD featuring instrumental versions of all 10 album tracks.
– Numb (Live in – Studio Performance) / Shintaro Sakamoto (zelone official) YouTube (FULL)
Shintaro Sakamoto Shares Live In-Studio Performance Video for “Is There a Place for You There?”
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Shintaro Sakamoto Shares Live In-Studio Performance Video for “Is There a Place for You There?”
Latest single from the upcoming album Yoo-Hoo, due January 23, 2026 via Zelone Records / Secretly Distribution
Today, Shintaro Sakamoto has shared a live in-studio performance video for his latest single, “Is There A Place For You There?”, which premiered yesterday via Post-Trash, directed by Yasuyuki Yamaguchi. The recording took place last month at Peace Music studio in Tokyo, where Sakamoto recorded his upcoming LP Yoo-hoo, due January 23, 2026 release via Zelone Records. Performed by the Shintaro Sakamoto Band – Shintaro Sakamoto (Vocal & Guitar), AYA (Bass), Yuta Suganuma (Drums), Tetsu Nishiuchi (Flute) – with the recording engineered by Soichiro Nakamura, this in-studio version is exclusive to this video release. “Is There A Place For You There?” was featured last week as a KCRW ‘Today’s Top Tune’. Written and produced by Sakamoto, “Is There A Place For You There?” blends nostalgic Showa-era pop influences with dub-infused production, featuring lyrics that capture the spirit of today through Sakamoto’s unique perspective—showcasing his signature style in full. Watch + share the live in-studio performance video via YouTube. |
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1. Dear Grandpa
2. Is There A Place For You There?
3. Justice
4. Protect Your Brain
5. On The Other Side Of Time
6. The Clock Began To Move
7. Numb
8. Why Do This?
9. Ghost Town
10. Yoo-hoo |
Written & Produced by Shintaro Sakamoto
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Soichiro Nakamura at Peace Music, Tokyo, Japan 2025 |
Vocals, Bass (10), Keyboard, Acoustic, Electric & Lap Steel Guitar: Shintaro Sakamoto
Bass & Chorus: AYA
Drums & Percussion: Yuta Suganuma
Flute & Saxophone: Tetsu Nishiuchi
Marimba: Manami Kakudo (8, 9)
Shintaro Sakamoto announces new album “Yoo-hoo”! and 2nd digital single “Is There A Place For You There?” out today 19 November.
Shintaro Sakamoto’s highly anticipated new album “Yoo-hoo” is set to be released on Friday, January 23, 2026. 2nd digital single from the album, “Is There A Place For You There?”, was released today, Wednesday, November 19.
Shintaro Sakamoto has just wrapped up his third U.S. tour and performances in Mexico. His new album “Yoo-hoo”, released for the first time in about three and a half years, reflects his recent live experiences abroad while showcasing a diverse range of sounds, including blues, mood kayō, 1960s soul, surf instrumentals, and funk. The lyrics, captured from his unique perspective, are truly one of a kind. The album features a total of 10 new tracks, including the October digital single “Dear Grandpa.”
Eddy Marncon’s cover of Nora Guthrie’s classic “Home Before Dark,”
A 7-inch single of Eddy Marncon’s cover of Nora Guthrie’s classic “Home Before Dark,” featuring original Japanese lyrics co-written by Shintaro Sakamoto and Eddy Kumoma, is set to be released.
