SKETCH SHOW – the influential electronica duo that features ex-YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA members Yukihiro Takahashi and Haruomi Hosono – are set to re-release all three of their early-2000s studio albums in a complete package on September 22.

As a new unit starring the two ex-members of YMO and sometimes also featuring Ryuichi Sakamoto as a guest, SKETCH SHOW were embraced by music fans from the release of their 2002 debut album “audio sponge”. The duo quickly followed up with “tronika” and “LOOPHOLE” in 2003, and performed at major festivals in Japan and around the world, including WIRE02, sonar 2003, CYBERSONICA’03 and SUMMER SONIC 2004, before winding down in 2005. The members then regrouped with Sakamoto under the name Human Audio Sponge (HAS), before changing the name to HASYMO and then returning to the name YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA for a European tour in 2008. Preceding the return of the beloved pioneering group, SKETCH SHOW played an important part in both YMO history and music culture. In July 2021, “audio sponge”, “tronika” and “LOOPHOLE” were individually reissued on 12-inch vinyl, sparking renewed interest among young music fans and artists alike.

On September 22, the three albums will be released as collections in two variations: the Standard Edition, which includes “audio sponge”, “tronika” and “LOOPHOLE” on CD; and a first-pressing limited Deluxe Edition that comes packaged in a special slipcase box.

In addition to the three CDs, the Deluxe Edition will also include a DVD of WILD SKETCH SHOW -SKETCH SHOW LIVE 2002-, which was originally released in 2003. This live concert video was filmed in December 2002 at SHIBUYA-AX in Tokyo and is full of exciting highlights – it features guest appearances from Ryuichi Sakamoto and Keigo Oyamada (Cornelius), as well as covers of “Pure Jam” and “CUE” by YMO and “Paraiso” by Haruomi Hosono and the Yellow Magic Band. The set also includes a booklet containing a conversation between Takahashi and Hosono, in which they discuss everything from the formation of the group to behind-the-scenes production anecdotes to the very nature of SKETCH SHOW itself.

Even now, nearly 20 years since the release of their last original album “LOOPHOLE”, SKETCH SHOW are still connecting with music fans and artists. With this complete edition of their albums, listeners will be able to retrace the footsteps of a group of musicians who made a lasting impact on the scene, despite their short period of activity.

On the same date, the three albums will also be made available on multiple digital download and streaming platforms. Be sure to check them out!

Standard edition

Limited edition

SKETCH SHOW「”Audio Sponge” “Tronika” “Loophole”」

‘audio sponge’

01. TURN TURN

02. Wonderful To Me

03. Microtalk

04. WILSON

05. Supreme Secret

06. Do you want to marry me

07. Gokigen ikaga 1.2.3