Hanabie. announce a new EP to be released next year

Harajuku-core band Hanabie. have a new EP titled “HOT TOPIC” scheduled for release on January 28th, as reported by theprp. While the group is keeping the most of the release’s details under wraps for the time being, you can catch them on tour across North America in early 2026 to support it. That journey will take place alongside Nekrogoblikon and Enterprise Earth.

03/13 Boston, MA – Big Night Live
03/14 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Bowl
03/15 Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
03/17 Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
03/18 Toronto, ON – The Danforth Music Hall
03/20 Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens
03/21 Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
03/23 Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
03/24 Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
03/25 Orlando, FL – House of Blues Orlando (no Nekrogoblikon)
03/27 Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Cleveland
03/29 Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall
03/30 Chicago, IL – House of Blues Chicago
04/01 Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis
04/03 Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas
04/04 Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston
04/06 Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin
04/07 Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
04/09 San Diego, CA – House of Blues San Diego
04/10 San Francisco, CA – August Hall
04/11 Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco

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HANABIE. is a Tokyo-based all-girl rock band that has been making waves since 2015, when Yukina, Matsuri and Hettsu came together for a high school club activity. With the addition of Chika in May 2023, the band has evolved into a force to be reckoned with. Don’t be fooled by their cute, girlish image – they are a “Harajuku-Core” band with roots in metal, hardcore and Japanese idol culture. With a hard-hitting blend of powerful shouts, heavy riffs, and unique Japanese flair, they have captured fans at home and abroad. Their hit single ‘Pardon Me, I Have To Go Now’ has amassed over 9.4 million views on YouTube and 5.1 million views on TikTok.

Within just six months after their major debut in July 2023 under Epic Records Japan, they have successfully completed a world tour with 45 performances across 17 countries. They have continued to perform internationally throughout 2024, and in August, they made history as the first Japanese women to perform on the main stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago, USA. With a rapidly growing international following, HANABIE. is actively expanding their presence and making a bold statement on the global stage.