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Hemenway / Hopeful Message for a Brand New Start with 4th Digital Single

2013/04/23

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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 of the loved ones who have always been there for them and encouraged them.

The audience at Hemenway’s 3rd live of the 10-month live series at shibuya eggman for “Mix UP!! vol.50” was extremely excited to watch Hemenway perform ‘Hanafuru Yoru’ for the very first time after the signature numbers, ‘Anosa’ and ‘Escape,’ and two of their previous digital singles, ‘Future Kousatsu’ and ‘Yasashii Kotoba.’ As it’s a cheerful, up-beat song which used to be a familiar number in its original English lyrics now born into a brand new song to mark a brand new start, the audience naturally moved to the beat and listened in the new lyrics of a special message. Isaac expressed his gratitude for having the chance to continue on with the 10-month live series and for all the support that many bands have shown them, especially ROOTLESS who invited Hemenway to tour with them and also joined the artist lineup for the live on 4/2. The live series will continue on with their 4th live at shibuya eggman on 5/2.

On 4/24, the release day of “Hanafuru Yoru,” Hemenway will be live on Ustream for “Hemenway Street Vol.9” with Shu Watanabe, a special guest who has been a close friend to all the members also has written a recommendation comment for the new song. Check out the information below and don’t forget the hashtag #Hemenway when you tweet during the live streaming.

Hemenway also has another new song ‘Start Kakumei’ which has been chosen as the opening theme song for a new anime “Duel Masters Victory V3” on TV Tokyo which kicked off on 4/6. You can watch the playback clip on http://www.shopro.co.jp/tv/duelmastersv/playback/index.html. ‘Start Kakumei’ will be performed for the first time on stage for NHK General Channel’s “MUSIC JAPAN ANNEX” on 5/6.

Release Information:
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“Hanafuru Yoru”

Release Date: 4/24/2013(Wed)
*Digital release only
iTunes URL : http://smarturl.it/hanafuruyoru

Live Streaming Information:
“Hemenway Street Vol. 9” on STOLABO via USTREAM
Date & Time: 4/24/2013(Wed) 21:00~ (JST/Estimated)
Live Streaming URL: http://stolabo-tokyo.com/
*Twitter hashtag: #Hemenway

Live Information:
“Color contact”
Date: 4/25/2013(Thurs)
Time: OPEN 18:30 / START 19:00
Venue: Shinsaibashi JANUS
Ticket: Presale 2,500 yen / At-door 2,800 yen *1 drink minimum
Artist Lineup: Hemenway, lalalarks, winnie, and more
Info: JANUS +81-6-6214-7255

GA-HA- presents “FEEEEEVER!!!” vol.9
Date: 4/26/2013(Fri)
Time: OPEN 18:00 / START 18:30
Venue: Kashiwa PALOOZA
Ticket: Presale 3,000 yen / At-door 3,500 yen *1 drink minimum
Artist Lineup: Hemenway, SETUNACREWS, UNIST, and more
Info: Kashiwa PALOOZA +81-4-7136-2111

4th Live of 10-Consecutive Live Series at shibuya eggman “Mix UP!! vol.51”
Date: 5/2/2013(Thurs)
Time: OPEN 17:30 / START 18:00
Venue: shibuya eggman
Ticket: Presale 2,500 yen / At-door 3,000 *1 drink minimum
Artist Lineup: Hemenway, CoolRunnings, HOWL BE QUIET, >>>SILC set Heaven<<< (O.A: Panchromantic)
Info: shibuya eggman +81-3-3496-1561

“LACHIC presents SAKAE SP-RING 2013”
Date: 6/8 & 6/9/2013 (Sat & Sun)
Time: OPEN 11:30 / START 12:00
Venue: Various live houses and clubs around Sakae, Osaka
Ticket: 1-day pass 3,300 yen / 2-day pass 5,500 yen / 2-day pass with a towel (limited in quantity) 6,000 yen
URL: http://www.sakaespring.com/ (for details of venues and artist lineups)
Info: ZIP-FM +81-52-972-0778 (Operating Hours: Mon-Fri / 10:00~18:00 / JST)

“Amuse 35th Anniversary BBQ in Tsumagoi ~Bokura no Beat wo Kurae Kora!~”
Date: 7/13 & 14/2013(Sat & Sun)
Time: OPEN 9:00 / START 12:00
Venue: Tsumagoi, Shizuoka
Ticket: Standing Area / Spacious Area: 10,000 yen (same for both areas)
URL: http://www.bbq2013.com/

Official Website: http://www.hemenway.jp
Official Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Hemenway_jp
Official Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Hemenway.Official
Official YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/hemenwaySMEJ


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