Fans of Japanese music are in for a treat as the acclaimed Japanese rock band RADWIMPS announced that TOAKA will be joining them as a featured guest on their upcoming RADWIMPS WORLD TOUR 2024 “The way you yawn, and the outcry of Peace” IN MANILA on May 1, 2024, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
RADWIMPS teamed up with highly acclaimed film music composer Kazuma Jinnouchi to create the perfect soundtrack and score for award-winning auteur director Makoto Shinkai’s latest film “Suzume.” TOAKA, already gaining attention online, got her big break when she had the opportunity to audition for a guest vocalist spot on a song composed by RADWIMPS for the film. She landed it and contributed a performance highlighting both the understated and soaring side of her voice on the movie’s title track.
Singer-songwriter TOAKA came into music like many others her age. The 21-year-old creator originally gained fame on TikTok by covering other songs and eventually, her originals, leading to major-label looks and her contribution to “Suzume”. She just released her first major label EP (Universal Music Worldwide), “Boku dakeno Ai,” which shows the range of her artistry and personal identity. Her first collection of songs reveals an eclectic approach to music. “Discord-disco” slithers ahead while showcasing TOAKA’s unnerving side, while “Cinder ella” bounces forward on a dance beat. “Boku dakega Ai,” meanwhile, places Toaka against a sparser backdrop, showcasing the dynamics of her voice. The lyrics throughout balance between youthful longing and something a touch darker.
Formed in 2001, the Japanese 4-piece band RADWIMPS made their major label debut in 2005. Soon after, they garnered a broad fan base, with the younger generation at the core. The band has released nine studio albums thus far. The band’s creation of music for Shinkai’s previous record-breaking animated feature films “Your Name.” and “Weathering with You” led to recognition at the Japanese Academy Award for Best Original Score. Most recently, RADWIMPS has also teamed up with highly acclaimed film music composer Kazuma Jinnouchi to create the perfect soundtrack and score for award-winning auteur director Makoto Shinkai’s “Suzume,” which grossed more than $300M at the global box office. ‘Suzume’ has not only garnered phenomenal popularity in Japan but has also resonated abroad, especially in the Philippines.
Tickets for the RADWIMPS WORLD TOUR 2024 “The way you yawn, and the outcry of Peace” IN MANILA went on sale on March 2, 2024, through TicketNet outlets nationwide and online at ticketnet.com.ph. The demand was overwhelming, with PULP Live World announcing on March 5, 2024, that all tickets were sold out shortly after becoming available.
The collaboration between TOAKA and RADWIMPS promises an unforgettable experience for fans, with expectations running high for a night of captivating performances and musical magic. Fans who secured their tickets early are in for a truly enchanting show as these talented artists take the stage together.
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