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Otoboke Beaver Announces New Maxi-Single and Drummer Change

4/9/2026

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Otoboke Beaver, a Japanese garage-punk band, announced their new maxi-single "Is The New Album Out Yet?" following their 2022 album, Super Champon.
The single includes three tracks: "I Don’t Need To Be In Your Strike Zone," available now, and "Hey, Where’s the Thank You?" and "Is The New Album Out Yet?" set for release on April 10 and 15, 2024, respectively.
A physical version will be released on June 10, 2024, marking the final recordings with drummer Kahokiss, who will retire after upcoming shows.
Leo (Emi) will replace Kahokiss as the new drummer, and the band will support Foo Fighters on their European tour this summer.

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Otoboke Beaver, a Japanese garage-punk band, announced their new maxi-single "Is The New Album Out Yet?" following their 2022 album, Super Champon.
The single includes three tracks: "I Don’t Need To Be In Your Strike Zone," available now, and "Hey, Where’s the Thank You?" and "Is The New Album Out Yet?" set for release on April 10 and 15, 2024, respectively.
A physical version will be released on June 10, 2024, marking the final recordings with drummer Kahokiss, who will retire after upcoming shows.
Leo (Emi) will replace Kahokiss as the new drummer, and the band will support Foo Fighters on their European tour this summer.