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Haruomi Hosono Announces New Album “Yours Sincerely”
5/19/2026, 4:36:15 AM
Announcement of the Album
Japanese musician Haruomi Hosono, co-founder of Yellow Magic Orchestra, announced his 23rd solo LP “Yours Sincerely,” to be released on September 11, 2024 by Ghostly International. The press release also listed a ten-track album and two U.S. concert dates.
Career Overview
Hosono began in the 1960s with psych-rock group Apryl Fool, later joined folk-rock band Happy End, and co-founded Yellow Magic Orchestra in the late 1970s. YMO’s electronic sound has been likened to Kraftwerk and has influenced techno, ambient and synth-pop. As a solo artist he has been cited by Mac DeMarco, Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend and Harry Styles.
Album Details
The album comprises ten tracks, including “Note Of Mothership,” “Sincerely,” and “Ayurveda.” Hosono said the title reflects his effort to render the Japanese concept omoiyari—originally “to suffer together” but also “rejoicing together”—into English.
U.S. Concerts
Hosono will play two U.S. shows, his first in seven years, with Toro y Moi opening: September 16 at Radio City Music Hall in New York and September 20 at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.
Conceptual Themes
Hosono explained that no single English word captures omoiyari, so he chose “Sincerely” as a closing term that conveys both suffering and shared joy. He also described feeling a growing curiosity about unknown music while honoring his past, likening it to carrying two musical worlds.
Why It Matters
The release shows how a veteran artist can reinterpret a Japanese cultural concept for a global audience, reinforcing Hosono’s cross-generational relevance. Issuing the album on an indie label and touring the U.S. highlights ongoing cultural exchange and may introduce his legacy to new listeners.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I am now 78 years old, but from here on, I feel a growing curiosity toward the unknown music that my new self will create, while also embracing the music of my former self—as if I now carry two musical worlds within me.” — Haruomi Hosono, press release
- “It started with a simple question: how do you express the Japanese ideas of omoiyari (????), jihi (??), or boseiai (???) in English?” — Haruomi Hosono, press release
- “After forming in Tokyo the late ’70s, Yellow Magic Orchestra created boundary-pushing sonic landscapes that put them on par with Kraftwerk in terms of innovation and influence, with the work of YMO going on to inspire artists working across techno, ambient, synth-pop and beyond.” — Billboard
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources agree on the release date, tracklist, and concert venues; no contradictory information was found.
