Hemenway / Hopeful Message for a Brand New Start with 4th Digital Single
As the 4th release of the 10-month consecutive release series, Hemenway is releasing “Hanafuru Yoru” on 4/24/2013 with a hopeful message for those who are starting in a new environment to pursue their dreams or beginning another chapter in their lives. Toshi joined Isaac to write the lyrics for this song, sharing the story of how they dreamed of playing their music in Japan someday when they were studying in the USA. The lyrics also express heartfelt thanks for the support... Read More
Hemenway / 3rd Digital Single “Yasashii Kotoba” & Performance at eggman
Hemenway’s 3rd digital single of the 10 consecutive monthly release series is a ballad number with a bittersweet story. This new single “Yasashii Kotoba” written by Isaac sings about how winds and scenery of spring bring memories back and it’s hard not to reminisce about a loved one in the past. The song depicts an earnest hope to turn back the time and say ‘tender words (yasashii kotoba in Japanese)’ to her. This bittersweet tune was first presented at Hemenway’s... Read More
Hemenway / 2nd Digital Single “Inori” Now Available for Overseas
“Inori,” Hemenway’s 2nd single of the 10 consecutive monthly release series released on 2/27/2013 in Japan, is now available for overseas download on iTunes. The title song ‘Inori’ was performed for the first time at their live at eggman on 2/13/2013 as the first stage of the 10 consecutive monthly live series. As this number was particularly written to send out an encouraging message for those affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred on 3/11/2011 in Tohoku... Read More
Hemenway / 2nd Single of 10 Consecutive Monthly Releases
As the 2nd single of the 10 consecutive monthly release series, Hemenway is brining you a new song with a special message. To be released on 2/27/2013, the new single “Inori” (means ‘prayer’ in Japanese) was written by Charm with an inspiration to encourage those who suffered from the disasters of the Great East Japan Earthquake that broke out on 3/11/2011. Strong feelings of compassion and encouragement make up an earnest prayer throughout this song as it sends out a... Read More
Hemenway / Worldwide Links for New Single & Live Streaming Info
Links for Hemenway’s 1st single of 10 consecutive monthly releases are now available for worldwide download! iTunes and Amazon links for the new single “Future Kousatsu” are available as below, so please check out the link for your area! On 1/30, the day of the release, Hemenway broadcasted the first episode of 2013 for their USTREAM program “Hemenway Street Vol. 6” live on AMU-STREAM with many fans tuning in from all around the world including Korea, Indonesia, USA,... Read More
Hemenway / New Worldwide Digital Single Releases for 10 Consecutive Months!
For the brand new year of 2013, Hemenway is brining you a series of new releases in a brand new style! Starting January 2013, Hemenway is releasing a digital single each month for 10 consecutive months! To kick off this exciting series, “Future Kousatsu” will be released on 1/30/2013(Wed). On the day of the release, Hemenway is inviting you to tune in for their live streaming program “Hemenway Street Vol. 6” on USTREAM. Details for the live streaming are below, so mark... Read More
Hemenway / EP “URAHEME: Welcome to the Other Side” Available Worldwide Now!
Hemenway’s digital mini album “URAHEME: Welcome to the Other Side” is now available on iTunes, Amazon and other download services around the world. Check out the information below for your location and get to know ‘the other side’ of Hemenway! Check out their official Facebook and Twitter for their messages and video clip comments in various languages—Japanese, English and Korean to see their ‘usual’ side as well. [iTunes] US: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/uraheme-welcome-to-other-side/id575689474 Canada:... Read More
Hemenway / Digital Release of Mini Album in 20 Countries!
Celebrating the first year anniversary of major debut on 11/2, Hemenway is getting ready to rock the world once again with their new album “Ura-Heme: Welcome to the Other Side” to be digitally released worldwide in 20 countries on 11/21. As the title speaks for itself, Hemenway wants to express ‘the other side’ of their usual pop rock tunes through 6 rather intense and unpredictable numbers bursting with emotions in this new album. Every single song will most certainly... Read More
L’Arc~en~Ciel / Worldwide Digital Release of “L’Arc~en~Ciel Tribute”
“L’Arc~en~Ciel Tribute” with a brilliant lineup of participating artists will be available for download in 24 countries around the world! Along with digital releases in Asia, North/South Americas, Europe and Australia, this tribute album will be released in a CD package in Asian countries including Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia and Hong Kong. Moreover, PVs of ‘Caress of Venus’ by Hemenway and ‘Driver’s High’ by TOTALFAT are uploaded on YouTube. With... Read More
Hemenway / Collaboration Live with Naoki Urasawa at JAPAN EXPO 2012
After the release of their 3rd new single “Escape” on 5/23, Hemenway are getting ready to set off on their journey to France for “JAPAN EXPO 2012,” the biggest festival in Europe for Japanese culture and entertainment. In addition to their stages already scheduled for the expo, Hemenway will perform a collaboration live with Naoki Urasawa, a popular manga artist best known for “20th Century Boys / 21st Century Boys” and “BILLY BAT.” The members of Hemenway first... Read More
