New album “Yoo-hoo” is out today, January 23, worldwide on all platforms.

Mre Info☞  https://linktr.ee/shintarosakamoto_official

「知恵のソング」

_坂本慎太郎のアルバム『ヤッホー』は、“おじいさん”と歌い出される。誰の耳にもはっきりと聞こえる明瞭な発音で、“おじいさん”と歌われる。この一瞬で、ああ、坂本さんもここまで来たかと、深く感じ入った。おおよそポップ・ソングの歌い出しにふさわしくはない“おじいさん”という言葉がキラキラとポップに輝いている。なにより、しっかり、ソングのフォルムに定着させている。
_ここ一週間ほど、繰り返し『ヤッホー』をあらゆる場所で聴いている。ファミレスで、ドリンクバーから戻ったとき、テーブルの上のプリントアウトされた“おじいさんへ”という文字を見て、人が見たら、孫からの手紙だと早合点されそうだなと笑った。さて、私はこの歌のどちら側に立っているのだろう。
_「麻痺」の“感じねば”は、日々、目に入る、あれこれをやり過ごすべく、心を薄くしたままになっている自分に警告を与えてくれる。「あなたの場所はありますか?」で左右にパニングされるタンバリンは、スロー再生された蛾の羽ばたきのように頭の廻りを飛び回る。脳をまもらなければ、と身構える。
_「なぜわざわざ」はロバート・ヘンライの著作『アート・スピリット』の極めて現実的なヴァージョンである。“その気になればどこへでも行けるのに”は永遠の命題である。
_「ゴーストタウン」は幽霊の気分で街を彷徨い歩く私を、あちら側から見た風景だ。「時の向こうで」にもまた死を意味する言葉が現れるが、そのうえでの、“残された者たちで知恵を出す”のラインが胸を打つ。
_「ヤッホー」はRCサクセション「わかってもらえるさ」と同じことを歌っている。この歌詞は世界各国の言語に翻訳されるべきだと思う。同時に、日本語のままでも、そういう歌だと耳から伝わる気もする。では、「おじいさんへ」はどうだろうと考えると愉しい。
_ここまで、やたら歌詞ばかりに触れてきたが、これが歌であることに、ただただ痺れるのである。そして、その歌がバンドによって演奏されていることが、とても重要だ。
_「時の向こうで」の中盤に出てくる“うー”というコーラスはまるで漫画のコマの中のオノマトペのようだ。水木しげるが“ぺったらぺたらこ”と表現した、あれ。バンドがこの歌をやっているのだ、と漫画のように誇張している。ここまで来たか、は坂本慎太郎とバンドへの賛辞でもある。長く使いこまれた道具のように、美しく機能している。

安田謙一(ロック漫筆)

2026.1.23 | zelone records

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)
   ☞ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRj8pgmVFek
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Numb / Shintaro Sakamoto
2026.1.19 (Mon) available now
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▶️”Numb” (Single)
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【New Album】
Yoo-hoo / Shintaro Sakamoto
2026.1.23 (Fri) Worldwide on all platform
 
▶️”Yoo-hoo” (New Album) pre-add / pre-save (available 23 January 2026)
 
1. おじいさんへ (Dear Grandpa)
2. あなたの場所はありますか? (Is There A Place For You There?)
3. 正義 (Justice)
4. 脳をまもろう (Protect Your Brain)
5. 時の向こうで (On The Other Side Of Time)
6. 時計が動きだした (The Clock Began To Move)
7. 麻痺  (Numb)
8. なぜわざわざ  (Why Do This?)
9. ゴーストタウン  (Ghost Town)
10. ヤッホー (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)
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●CD (zel-029): 価格2,600+税 (2枚組/インストBONUS CD)
●LP (zel-030): 価格: ¥3,200+税
  Distribution: Bridge Inc. https://bridge-inc.net/
●Digital (DL/ST) *JAPAN
   Distribution: VMG
2026.1.19 | zelone records

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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https://zelonerecords.lnk.to/IsThereAPlaceForYouThere
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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
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Written & Produced by Shintaro Sakamoto
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Soichiro Nakamura at Peace Music, Tokyo, Japan 2025
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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)

2025.12.15 | zelone records

Cancellation Notice

2025.11.29 | zelone records

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.”
▶️Is There A Place For You There? (Single)

https://zelonerecords.lnk.to/IsThereAPlaceForYouThere

▶️YouTube (Official Audio): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-Ve_3cUIFQ

▶️Yoo-hoo (Album): https://zelonerecords.lnk.to/Yoo-hoo

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New Album
Yoo-hoo  / Shintaro Sakamoto
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)
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2025.11.19 | zelone records

Shintaro Sakamoto’s highly anticipated new single “Dear Grandpa” is out October 15.

Available on all platform:

(Global): https://zelonerecords.lnk.to/DearGrandpa

(Japan): https://virginmusic.lnk.to/DearGrandpa

Dear Grandpa / Shintaro Sakamoto
2025.10.15 (Wed) available  
Written & Produced by Shintaro Sakamoto
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Soichiro Nakamura at Peace Music, Tokyo, Japan 2025
Vocals, Keyboard & Electric Guitar: Shintaro Sakamoto
Bass & Chorus: AYA
Drums: Yuta Suganuma
Flute: Tetsu Nishiuchi
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Shintaro Sakamoto LIVE2025  @ LIQUIDROOM
2025.12 .26 (Fri)  
Open / Start: 18:00 / 19:00

Tickets: adv ¥4,800(+1drink order)

– e+ Pre-order: 10.15 (Wed) 20:00~10.19 (Sun) 23:59

https://eplus.jp/sf/detail/4415630001-P0030001
More Info: LIQUIDROOM   www.liquidroom.net
2025.10.15 | zelone records

zel-028 (7inch)

SIDE A: Indifference / El Michels Affair feat. Shintaro Sakamoto 
SIDE AA: Clean The Line  / El Michels Affair feat. Suginami Children’s Choir 
Produced by Leon Michels 
Cat. No.: zel-028 (45rpm)
Release Date: 2025.07.30(Wed)
 Foemat:  7inch Vinyl (exclusive 7inch in Japan)
2025.9.28 | zelone records

’24 Hr Sports’ by El Michels Affair

’24 Hr Sports’ by El Michels Affair is out worldwide today, Sept 5th – on all platforms and in record stores. More Info: ☞ https://bigcrownrecords.com/store/24-hr-sports/

2025.9.5 | zelone records

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.

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At the same time, Nora Guthrie’s 7-inch will also be reissued.

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2025.9.5 | zelone records

Shintaro Sakamoto Band US/MEX Tour 2025

Just additional announcement:
Nick Hakim has been confirmed to join our show at Knockdown Center in Brooklyn.
In addition, Tropa Magica has been confirmed as the support act for our show at Foro Indie Rocks in Mexico City.
 
Tickets available now, please save the date. ☞ https://spaceagencybooking.com/#/shintaro-sakamoto/

2025.8.18 | zelone records
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