Tokyo pop sensations f5ve have laid out plans for their debut album ‘SEQUENCE 01’.
The group are overhauling the J-Pop lineage for a new generation, working with some top producers in the process. A flurry of singles have sent the internet alight, including the extra-dimensional ‘UFO’, the ultra-energetic club ode ‘Underground’ and their debut, the fun, frothy, whimsical ‘Lettuce’.
Out on May 5th – the fifth day of the fifth month – debut album ‘SEQUENCE 01’ is all part of the group’s masterplan. Set to be released LDH Records / Three Six Zero Recordings, it was executive produced by Grammy winner BloodPop® (Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber) with additional production from A. G. Cook(Charli xcx, Utada Hikaru), Hudson Mohawke and more.
f5ve comment…
“This album is filled with songs we love and cherish—we listen to them on repeat! ♡ Creating these songs together with BloodPop was an unforgettable experience that we’ll treasure forever. We’ve broken free from genres, freely mixing diverse elements to bring infinite possibilities—it’s our dream sequence! ★★★★★ We hope this album transcends language and borders and touches hi-5s all over the world!”
The album announcement arrives with the video for new single ‘Magic Clock’, a brand-new merch line and physical album formats – available for pre-order now.
‘Magic Clock’ feels like a real statement – the other-worldly production, the collision of the vocals, it all combines to produce something almost out of its own time. Breathlessly ambitious, ‘Magic Clock’ feels like very little else around – and that spark of originality is their calling card.
RUI from f5ve says…
“This song lets you time-travel through exciting memories of the past and future, or to precious moments spent with your loved ones. It’s a track that will warm hi-5’s hearts and fill you with happiness. The catchy melody and cute lyrics will get stuck in your head…let us f5ve and the Magic Clock Shop’s staff TSURUGI from PSYCHIC FEVER, cast a time-traveling spell on you!”
Tune in now.
