Chilli Beans. Release their Sophomore Album and Welcome Fans to their Castle!

Welcome To My Castle jacket cover

Chilli Beans. has released their second full-length album titled 'Welcome To My Castle'. The 3-piece band from Japan consists of Moto (Vocals), Maika (Bass & Vocals), and Lily (Guitar & Vocals).

‘Welcome To My Castle’ is a captivating musical journey that explores the boundaries of imagination and creativity. With each track, the band transports listeners to different worlds, evoking a sense of wonder and adventure. Through their unique blend of catchy pop tunes and garage rock, the band creates a sonic landscape that is both ethereal and dynamic. 

"This is a concept album inviting everyone to Chilli Beans.'s castle! We would be delighted if you could enjoy the various worlds we have created through the music, from beginning to end." – Chilli Beans. Check out the music video for the track ‘Welcome’ below!

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Formed in 2019, Chilli Beans. has crafted a signature sound that has won over the hearts of millions of fans around the world. Since the band’s formation, they have consistently garnered strong support from industry tastemakers as well as the media.

In 2021, their release “lemonade” climbed to #1 on Spotify’s Viral Top 50 Chart in Japan, and in January of 2023, "rose feat. Vaundy" topped Billboard Japan’s "Heatseekers Songs" twice. “Raise”, which was released earlier this year was selected as the ending theme song for the TV anime series ‘ONE PIECE’, which the music video is located below!

Known for their exceptional songwriting and harmonious vocals, they continue to impress with engaging live performances. This summer, they played at the beloved Fuji Rock Festival and in August  2023, they opened for Two Door Cinema Club in Taipei, expanding their musical impact to a global audience. Building on this momentum, the band's highly anticipated first Budokan show in February 2024 is already sold out, marking an important milestone in their career. The iconic venue holds deep significance for Japan, initially constructed for the inaugural Olympic judo competition but has subsequently expanded to host musical performances. Some notable names that have performed there include The Beatles, Blur, Duran Duran, Kiss, Morrissey, Ozzy Osbourne, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Journey, Deep Purple and Pink Floyd. Blackpink too made their debut Japan showcase at this renowned stage. The venue has played a vital part in the Japanese music scene, especially for rock/alternative music fans.

‘Welcome To My Castle’ is the perfect sonic embodiment of Chilli Beans. and this release solidifies their standing as one of the most exciting Asian artists to keep an eye on. Echoing the band's album, the title track "Welcome" also encapsulates the mantra of the album by welcoming listeners to a place where only fun exists, urging them to enjoy the moment and go with the flow. The song features an upbeat and head-bobbing sound that showcases each member's instruments. Merging their vocals with plenty of bass and incorporating the quintessential synth sound of 70s~80s Soul/Disco Funk, it seamlessly complements the guitar riffs, capturing the song's energy and delivering an infectious musical experience for listeners.

Be sure to check out the streaming link for ‘Welcome To My Castle’ here!

Chilli Beans. provide new ‘ONE PIECE’ anime ending theme, ‘Raise’, from their 4th EP ‘for you’!

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Chilli Beans., a three-piece Japanese band featuring members Moto (vocals), Maika (bass & vocals) and Lily (guitar & vocals), will release their fourth EP ‘for you’ on August 9 – and one of the songs included on the EP, ‘Raise’, will feature as the ending theme song to the megahit anime series ‘ONE PIECE’! The news was announced today during day two of ONE PIECE DAY ’23, an event packed with content updates related to ‘ONE PIECE’. This is the first time in 17 years that ‘ONE PIECE’ has included an ending theme, and the announcement drew huge cheers from the audience.

‘ONE PIECE’ and the return of its ending theme song will be broadcast in countries and regions around the world. Ahead of the new anime season, ‘Raise’ will be released as a digital single on download and streaming platforms at midnight Japan Standard Time on Monday, August 7, so don’t miss it!

©︎ Eiichiro Oda/Shueisha, Fuji TV, Toei Animation

The band’s fourth EP ‘for you’ is so named because it is dedicated to the Chilli Beans. fans who pick it up and listen to it. The EP includes five songs, with the ‘ONE PIECE’ ending theme song ‘Raise’ alongside ‘Raise - anime edit’, TV Tokyo anime ‘Play It Cool, Guys’ opening theme song ‘you n me’, and the fan-favorite songs ‘you said’ and ‘aaa’, which had both only ever been performed live until now.

Of these tracks, ‘aaa’ will be released ahead of the EP, hitting digital services on Wednesday, July 26! The song expresses feelings of melancholy and confusion through a bright indie-pop sound.

The EP is available on CD, and the first-pressing release of the CD+DVD and CD+Blu-ray editions also includes video footage of all 18 songs from the Toyosu PIT performance that ended the band’s first headline tour, titled ‘Hi, TOUR’, which began in November last year. Which you can pre-order here!

And that’s not all. On Wednesday, August 16, Chilli Beans. will perform as the support band for Two Door Cinema Club’s show at Zepp New Taipei in Taiwan!
Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Venue: Zepp New Taipei

Further information: http://twodoorcinemaclub.com/

Keep an eye on Chilli Beans. and their future adventures!

Music Corner Week 129: Chilli Beans.

Chilli Beans. is a three-member rock band that formed in 2019 whose members consist of Moto who is the main vocalist, Maika who is the bassist plus she helps contributes vocals and lastly there is Lily who is the guitarist but she also contributes to the vocals for the group. Each member of the group are proficient singers in addition to having a background in Western pop music and the members come together to write the composition, lyrics, and arrangement of each song. In 2021 Chilli Beans. release their very first EP which was their “d a n c i n g a l o n e” EP and in 2022 they released their first album titled Chilli Beans. Their latest release is their “mixtape” EP which feature their song “Rose” which is a collaboration for Music Corner Alumni Vaundy. 

The thing that really attracted me to Chilli Beans. was their compositions for their songs. They have a pretty distinct sound that really pulls the listener in, also the vocal work done in all the songs is always very good. Their song “lemonade” might be my favorite track since it’s a bit more on the up beat side but in their relatively small discography I found every track to be very enjoyable. “rose” with Vaundy is another highlight for me, Vaundy always does great collaboration and this is no exception. 

Chilli Beans. stays very active on their Twitter feed, and their official website stays up to date on all the latest news. Lastly, be sure to check out their song “rose” in the video below.

Chilli Beans. Release ‘School’ Music Video, A Sneak Peek from their Upcoming Debut Self-Titled Album!

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Three-piece band Chilli Beans. was formed in 2019 by members Moto (vocals), Maika (bass and vocals) and Lily (guitar and vocals). Released the music video for ‘School’, a song from their debut full album, titled Chilli Beans’The lyrics to ‘School’ are a declaration of cutting ties by a girl who no longer wants to follow the rules. It takes full advantage of each Chilli Beans. member’s shared role as vocalist, with bassist Maika’s vocal line contrasting with the choral blend at the song’s finale, resulting in an unmistakable song that is drenched in noise yet somehow also nostalgic.

Chilli Beans. are a neo-garage band combining rock and next-generation sounds, with a unique vocal sense and a talent for melodies that linger in the ears. The band’s secret weapons are their outstanding songwriting sense, skilful vocal work and overwhelming live performances.

The track ‘lemonade’ from their first digital EP took the No.1 daily spot and No.3 weekly spot on Spotify’s ‘Viral 50 – Japan’ playlist when it was released in August 2021, and the band have reached a wide range of fans across generations on social media. March 2022 saw the release of their second digital EP ‘Daydream’, and their song ‘Tremolo’ was used in a commercial for cosmetic brand Rosette. Following this success, the band’s second digital single ‘My Boy’ was released on April 13 and was selected as the opening song to MBS TV drama series ‘Motokare←Retry’. The band held their own live event titled ‘Dancing Room 002’ in Tokyo and Osaka in June, which followed March’s ‘Dancing Room 001’, and they are now preparing for their first solo concert on September 9 at LIQUIDROOM in Tokyo, titled ‘1st Oneman Live Chilli Beans. Room’. This breaking band are growing day by day.

Their self-titled first full album, Chilli Beans., will be released on Wednesday, July 13. As you may guess from the title, it will be an album that reflects Chilli Beans. exactly as they are, expressing themselves through free production and through making music just the way they want to make it. The album will include 14 songs.

This year, Chilli Beans. will also appear at two of Japan’s most iconic music festivals: SUMMER SONIC 2022 and ROCK IN JAPAN 2022. Keep an eye out for more! Be sure to check the music video for “School” below, along with the streaming link for Chilli Beans. here!

Chilli Beans. Brings A New Dance With Upcoming Release!

d a n c i n g a l o n e Jacket Cover

Three-piece rock band Chilli Beans. announced that they will be releasing a brand new EP, d a n c i n g a l o n e, August 25. Formed in 2019, Chilli Beans. Is a three-piece band composed of vocalist Moto, bassist Maika, and Lily. Their first EP, d a n c i n g a l o n e, will include a total of four songs such as co-written song "lemonade" with Vaundy, whose music video has also been released on YouTube. The jacket artwork was produced by keigo in amoto. It is a work that expresses the message, "Let's enjoy loneliness and mourn our fallen selves, but let's all come together and dance with ourselves."

Unfortunately there are no pre-order links at the time of reporting but as we look forward to the upcoming release, be sure to check out the music video for “lemonade” below!

Chilli Beans.「d a n c i n g a l o n e」

01. lemonade

02. See C Love

03. シェキララ

04. Digital Persona