Japanese ensemble band NAQT VANE have released ‘FALLOUT’, their first new song since welcoming new member Yunoa, who joins original member Harukaze as twin vocalists. ‘FALLOUT’ is based on the themes of a “new me”, an “ideal me”, and “life after being reborn anew”, depicting the transformation of someone who takes the opportunity to embrace change – and all the madness such curiosity may bring.
The music video for ‘FALLOUT’ was released on September 20, offering a refreshing new look at NAQT VANE’s twin-vocal lineup. And that’s not all – this time, members Hiroyuki SAWANO, Harukaze and Yunoa even try their hand at acting! The video is based around an escape room-style mystery, and the three members’ humorous and surreal acting style is unmissable.
‘FALLOUT’ is the theme song from the movie ‘Ano Hito ga Kieta’, which was released in Japan on the same day and directed by Itaru Mizuno (who was also the music video’s director of photography). As such, the video is linked with the story of the movie, so look out for key items and concepts from the movie.
True to NAQT VANE’s spirit of “creating an uplifting tailwind to guide those with a challenger spirit”, ‘FALLOUT’ sees the group attempting a new form of expression, combining musical performance with acting. Don’t miss this truly special band as they continue to take on all-new challenges in the future.
About NAQT VANE
“A team project creating an uplifting tailwind to guide those with a challenger spirit.”
NAQT VANE is an ensemble project produced by Hiroyuki SAWANO. The group features vocalist Harukaze, who spent eight years living abroad before returning to Japan’s music scene, along with art collective Classic 6 who handle the group’s art direction. They made their debut on September 16, 2022 with the digital single ‘Break Free’.
The group breathe new air into their stories, freeing their true new selves.
Hiroyuki SAWANO｜Overall Producer
Born in Tokyo in 1980, Hiroyuki SAWANO is a highly celebrated composer and producer, providing compositions for music artists, TV shows, anime and movies.
In 2014, he began the project SawanoHiroyuki[nZk], undertaking star collaborations with renowned artists such as Akihito Okano (Porno Graffitti), Sukima Switch, Aimer, Jean-Ken Johnny (MAN WITH A MISSION), Aina the End (BiSH), Yuuri, Taiiku Okazaki, ASKA, suis (Yorushika) and more.
In 2019, he held a solo performance at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China, with an audience of more than 10,000 fans, marking his advance to the global stage.
After meeting vocalist Harukaze, he launched the team project NAQT VANE in September 2022, participating as overall producer. The group have been releasing original music in Japan and around the world.
Harukaze｜Vocalist
Born in Hokkaido in 1998, Harukaze left Japan at age 15 to attend high school and college abroad. While studying Music Business in Los Angeles, she got a taste of a music culture that was different from what she’d experienced in Japan, and began to make music with people she met in the local scene. She became involved in NAQT VANE after meeting Hiroyuki SAWANO in 2021.
Yunoa｜Vocalist
Yunoa was born in 2003. Influenced by her parents, she grew a taste for Western music such as soul music from an early age, and from her mid-teens she has wanted to become a singer. Yunoa’s vivid yet powerful singing voice allows her to express the negative side of her emotions, giving voice to disappointment, resignation, weakness and contradiction. Yunoa sublimates the unvoiced screams rampant in modern times and turns them into songs.
In March 2024, Yunoa released her first single, ‘sadless’, marking the start of her solo career. Then in May of the same year, she joined the team project NAQT VANE.
Classic 6｜Art Direction
Classic 6 are a creative collective active in Japan and overseas. They undertake art direction and overall production for the fashion, art and music industries, including graphic design, video and venue production. With a focus on visual branding that emphasizes stories and concepts, they are constantly exploring new creative outlets as a collective across a wide range of genres.
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