KISHOW, the vocalist of GRANRODEO, is set to release his solo album titled “Midnight Zero Hour” on July 24. This marks a significant milestone as GRANRODEO approaches their 20th anniversary in 2025, with the theme “Road to G20th” driving their activities for the year. The plan includes the release of solo albums from both members and a new single from the unit, forming a trilogy of releases within the year.
Following e-ZUKA‘s solo album, KISHOW‘s upcoming project is highly anticipated. The album boasts contributions from an impressive lineup of artists and producers. Grammy Award-winning producer Masanori Takumi, city pop maestro Tetsuji Hayashi, hit songwriter youthK Saeki, BUCK-TICK guitarist Hisashi Imai, and versatile artist ROLLY are among the talents collaborating on this album. Additionally, renowned trackmaker R.O.N will also be featured. In conjunction with this release, KISHOW will partner with the “KADOKAWA Bunko” summer fair, appearing on book bands and promotional booklets.
KISHOW is also gearing up for a solo tour in August. He will perform at Namba Hatch in Osaka on August 10, DIAMOND HALL in Aichi on August 11, and KT Zepp Yokohama in Kanagawa on August 15. This tour will further showcase his new music and provide fans with an immersive live experience.
The tracklist for “Midnight Zero Hour” includes:
- “Midnight Circus” (Lyrics: Gorou Matsui / Composition & Arrangement: Masanori Takumi)
- “Every Single Night” (Lyrics, Composition & Arrangement: youthK Saeki)
- “Flower Tambourine Dance” (Lyrics: Kishow Taniyama / Composition: Hisashi Imai / Arrangement: Masaaki Iizuka)
- “Run for Run” (Lyrics: Gorou Matsui / Composition: Tetsuji Hayashi / Arrangement: Makoto Miyazaki)
- “Game” (Lyrics, Composition & Arrangement: Kohei by SIMONSAYZ)
In addition to these, the album will feature 11 new songs, with the final track order yet to be determined.
KISHOW LIVE TOUR 2024 “MIDNIGHT CIRCUS” dates:
- August 10, 2024: Namba Hatch, Osaka
- August 11, 2024: DIAMOND HALL, Aichi
- August 15, 2024: KT Zepp Yokohama, Kanagawa
This year promises to be an exciting journey for GRANRODEO and their fans, as they celebrate their legacy and continue to push creative boundaries with these new releases.