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.

☞ emrecords.shop-pro.jp/?pid=188173073

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

☞ emrecords.shop-pro.jp/?pid=177653192

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

El Michels Affair feat. Shintaro Sakamoto – Indifference

2025.7.21 | zelone records

El Michels Affair feat. Shintaro Sakamoto “Indifference” digital release & Exclusive 7inch art work!

El Michels Affair drops another showstopping single from their forthcoming album 24 Hr Sports.  “Indifference” features the one and only Shintaro Sakamoto on vocals, going back & forth from singing to talking, weaving a tale about fleeting love.
El Michels Affair lays down a swanky tune built on a bouncing bassline and flute chops, with Shintaro finding the pocket and perfectly riding the arrangement.
We pressed a Japan exclusive 45 with “Indifference” b/w “Clean The Line” which will be available in Japanese record shops on Wednesday, July 30th.
The artwork for the 7-inch by Shintaro Sakamoto has also been revealed. Make sure to give it a listening!

↓zelone 7inch art work

Exclusive zelone 7inch in Japan
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 
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– Cat.no: zel-028 (45rpm)
– Street Date: 2025.7.30（Wed）
– Format:  7inch Vinyl (exclusive 7inch in Japan)
– Price: ￥1,500＋tax
– Distribution: Bridge Inc.  https://bridge-inc.net/
– More info: www.zelonerecords.com

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⇩digital art work

 

Leon Michels  (photo by Mike Lawrie )

2025.7.21 | zelone records

El Michels Affair’s feat. Shintaro Sakamoto, exclusive 7inch in Japan

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2025.7. 30日(Wed) on sale from zelone records.
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SIDE A: Indifference / El Michels Affair feat. Shintaro Sakamoto 
SIDE AA: Clean The Line  / El Michels Affair feat. Suginami Children’s Choir 
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Produced by Leon Michels 
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–  cat. no: zel-028 (45rpm)
– release date: 2025.7.30（Wed）
–  7inch Vinyl (exclusive 7inch in Japan)
– proce: ￥1,500＋tax
– Distribution: Bridge Inc.  https://bridge-inc.net/
– More info: www.zelonerecords.com
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More Info New Album:
Big Crown Records: https://bigcrownrecords.com/store/24-hr-sports/
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El Michels Affair (Leon Michels)
El Michels Affair「24 HR SPORTS」
2025.6.3 | zelone records

Shintaro Sakamoto US / MEX Tour 2025

We’re very excited to announce Shintaro Sakamoto Band US / MEX Tour 2025 dates!  Tickets for all shows go on sale Friday 30 May at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET.
Please save the dates below.
Shintaro Sakamoto Band US / MEX Tour 2025
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10. 28 (Tue)  The Fonda Theatre – Los Angeles, CA ▪️
10. 29 (Wed) The Observatory North Park – San Diego, CA ▪️
11.01 (Sat)   Aladdin Theater – Portland, OR  ⚫︎
11.02 (Sun)  Showbox – Seattle, WA  ⚫︎
11.04 (Tue)  Knockdown Center – Brooklyn, NY  ★
11.06 (Wed) Foro Indie Rocks – Mexico City, MX
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▪️ w/ Thee Heart Tones
⚫︎ w/ Rogê
★ w/ Habibi, El Michels Affair (DJ SET) plus a special guest TBA!
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Tickets Information Below.
on sale from Friday 30 May at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET.
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10. 28 (Tue)  The Fonda Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
10. 29 (Wed)  The Observatory North Park – San Diego, CA
11.01 (Sat)   Aladdin Theater – Portland, OR
11.02 (Sun)  Showbox – Seattle, WA
11.04 (Tue)  Knockdown Center – Brooklyn, NY
11.06 (Wed) Foro Indie Rocks – Mexico City, MX
2025.5.27 | zelone records
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