FridayKnight

A new album from singer-songwriter Hiroaki Igarashi, who took the world by storm in 1980 with "Pegasus no Asa"!

This new album can be considered the culmination of his career-a collection of exquisite pop and AOR tracks featuring meticulously crafted melodies and lyrics. These "One and Only" songs embody the globally acclaimed "City Music" style, featuring melodies and a poignancy that foreigners simply cannot replicate. Ginji Ito praised the album, saying, "It's a gem of AOR-completely unburdened and utterly stress-free!"

"Never Knew," released on February 28, 2026, garnered attention as a simultaneous release with The SiStars and peaked at No. 4 on the LINE MUSIC VIDEO CHART.
As of 2026, he has fans overseas as well and, as an artist representing the new era of AOR and City Pop, is leading Fourth Wave Record Factory alongside Ginji Ito and Mari Sugi.

PROFILE
Hiroaki Igarashi: A singer-songwriter from Hokkaido.
He debuted in 1980. His single "Pegasus no Asa," released that same year, became a massive hit, selling over 500,000 copies, and he appeared on numerous music programs, including "The Best Ten." With his crystal-clear vocals and refreshing AOR/City Pop sound, he continues to be loved by many fans today.

Current Activities
Currently based in Sapporo, he is actively involved in a wide range of activities, including live performances, music production, and media appearances.
As the creator "FridayKnight," he has worked on numerous projects-writing lyrics, composing music, and producing-and continues to create a new music scene.
In addition to hosting the STV Radio program "FRIDAY MUSIC ATTACK," he appears on various media outlets, including STV Sapporo Television.
He continues his musical activities across generations and genres by collaborating with, producing tracks for, and working alongside a diverse range of artists, including Diamond Yukai, Junk Fujiyama, The SiStars, Okayu, and Kanou Miyu.

Representative Songs
- Morning of Pegasus
- Love Is at the Mercy of the Wind
- Deep Purple
- The City Is a Lover

Musical Style
- Crystal-clear high-pitched vocals
- A sound representative of AOR and city pop
- Collaborations with leading Japanese musicians such as Takashi Matsumoto and Shigeru Suzuki
- A melody maker beloved across generations

Latest News
New Single "PAPAPA" Released September 9, 2026
February 28, 2026: Single "Never Knew" (Digital Release)

Digital Release of Back Catalog Albums (November 2023)
Albums from his Apollon/Bandai Music era (including DESTINATION, DISTANCE, and Red sky at night) have been made available for digital streaming all at once.

"Pegasus no Asa / Ai wa Kaze Makase BEST Tag" (February 2022)
A digital single project featuring two of his signature songs

Album "LOVE SONGS LETTER" (May 2020)
An original full-length album released to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his debut-his first in about eight years. It features a total of 13 tracks, centered around new songs such as "November" and "Another Blue Sky."

RADIO
FRIDAY MUSIC ATTACK (STV Radio)
The regular program will resume in October 2026