Honey Road

Kotobuki Hane Embarks on a New Sonic Journey with Latest EP 'HoneyRoad,' Releasing January 1, 2026.
Like cherry blossoms dancing on the street, Kotobuki Hane's new EP, 'HoneyRoad,' takes listeners on a fresh musical journey, set to release on January 1, 2026. The album's artwork, a playful homage to the iconic front and back covers of 'Abbey Road,' serves as a striking gateway to its world. Tracks like "Twilight Cruising," blending city pop with innovative rap and effects, "Urban Snow Magic," a cute, kawaii sound featuring whisper vocals, and "Sōro", which shakes the heart with dark lyrics of heartbreak contrasting its bright chiptune sound, are emblematic of contemporary city pop. "Run Wild" races forward with catchy hooks and a dance beat in English lyrics, while "Velvet Venom" exudes sophisticated adult charm with its jazz-infused, smooth rap. "Möbius' Dream" captivates with unique rhythms and high-speed rap, standing as perhaps Kotobuki Hane's most audacious track to date. All six tracks, traversing diverse genres with effortless grace, connect like a street's narrative, living up to the title 'HoneyRoad.' The exceptional sound design and refined production prowess of YUYA ISHII, who penned both lyrics and music, are fully showcased, met with Kotobuki Hane's overwhelming and versatile expressive power. This duo, continuously building a unique world while lightly transcending genre boundaries, releases an ambitious work that fittingly heralds Kotobuki Hane's new chapter at the start of the new year.