Otoboke Beaver Drops Single, Announces Drummer Swap
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- Otoboke Beaver released a three‑track single titled “Is the New Album Out Yet?” with a video for “I Don’t Need to Be in Your Strike Zone” directed by Haruko Tajima.
- Otoboke Beaver will release the other two songs, “Hey, Where’s the Thank You?” on April 10 and the title track on April 15.
- Otoboke Beaver plans a physical 4‑inch vinyl version of the single for June 10.
- Kahokiss is the drummer on this release and will retire after upcoming shows in Osaka, Tokyo, and Kyoto.
- Leo (Emi), formerly of Shonen Knife, will replace Kahokiss as Otoboke Beaver’s new drummer.
- Otoboke Beaver has issued two live albums since 2022’s Super Champon and booked European support dates with Foo Fighters.
Why it matters: Fans gain fresh material and a limited‑edition vinyl, while the band loses its long‑time drummer Kahokiss and gains a new rhythm section with Shonen Knife’s Leo, reshaping its live dynamics and future recordings; the June vinyl and European support dates with Foo Fighters give collectors and new audiences a chance to hear the new lineup.
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