iede

New Wave from Tokyo's Alt-Rock Scene: White Hacker Innovator Releases the Explosive Slow Ballad, "iede."

White Hacker Innovator - the alternative rock unit fronted by enigmatic vocalist soan and produced by ko shinonome (Blooming Bungei) - unveils "iede," the 5th single of their "(sekai)seifuku period."

This is not simply a ballad; it is a slow-burn sonic departure. Built around the theme of "running away from home," "iede" juxtaposes heavy, embracing shoegaze soundscapes - driven by massive fuzz guitars and distorted drums - with highly lyrical, almost stream-of-consciousness poetry. soan's vocal delivery acts as the raw, emotional core, creating a sound that is both violently cathartic and deeply melancholic.

The unit's vision is completed by the striking visuals of sumi aika. "iede" is the sound of necessary escape - a testament to the sharp, experimental edge of new Japanese alternative music.