LiSA celebrates her 15th anniversary with exclusive vinyl releasing on August 26. Black Screen Records, in collaboration with Sony Music, will release an exclusive album in limited vinyl format celebrating singer LiSA's 15th anniversary. The product will be available in August 2026 and features tracks from throughout LiSA's career, including both her early successes and recent major international hits. The album's pre-orders began on May 29, coinciding with the opening day of DoKomi (Düsseldorf, Germany), one of the largest conventions in Europe. The official release date also coincides with a special: August 26 is the opening day of Gamescom (Cologne, Germany), the world's largest video game trade fair. The vinyl's cover artwork is a reference to the Japanese numerical wordplay known as "gorowase," in which numbers are combined and interpreted based on their pronunciation. In Japanese, the numbers "1" and "5" are read as "ichi" and "go" respectively, forming the word "ichigo" which also means "strawberry." LiSA will also embark on her first EU & UK tour, titled "LiVE is Smile Always ~15~," this September, which includes shows in Milan, Düsseldorf, La Villette, and London. Tickets are already on sale. About LiSA. Known for her popular anime songs, LiSA strongly resonates with international audiences and became one of the leading figure in Japanese music. Her style blends the best of Jpop and Jrock, forming a unique mix that made her one of the most influential vocalist among anime music. Her anisong career started as part of the fictional band "Girls Dead Monster" from the anime Angel Beast! in 2010. She continued performing memorable anime themes for anime such as Fate/Zero, Sword Art Online, The Irregular at Magic High School, Nisekoi, My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer, Shangri-La Frontier, Solo Leveling, among others. In the mind of fans, her voice is now tied with many of these franchises. Vinyl's tracklisting. * Gurenge [紅蓮華] * crossing field * Akeboshi [明け星] * ADAMAS * Shine in the Cruel Night [残酷な夜に輝け] * ReawakeR (feat. Felix of Stray Kids) * REALiZE * Catch the Moment * Homura [炎] * unlasting IP Lawyer, photographer, and writer. EU & UK European Correspondent. Fan of Gintama, Log Horizon, Monogatari Series, Hibike! Euphonium, and more.

Empowering the next Generation of Indonesian artists through global reach and local creativity, Sony Music Indonesia and Sun Eater Group launch LUNAR. * 2.50 PM * July 01, 2026 Bingkai Karya - Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia (SMEI) and Indonesia's leading independent music label, Sun Eater Group, have officially launched LUNAR. The collaboration is built on a shared vision to discover, develop, and elevate artists who push the boundaries of genre. Marking its debut, LUNAR introduces its inaugural roster of three emerging Indonesian talents: Kecoud, Alee, and Nandoshi. To further expand the reach of Indonesian music across the region, LUNAR offers an ecosystem that empowers artists to grow without compromising their creative identity. Through this partnership, artists gain direct access to Sony Music's global distribution network and marketing capabilities while continuing to benefit from Sun Eater Group's artist-first approach, hyperlocal marketing strategies, and community-driven artist development. Sun Eater Group is a music and creative company dedicated to shaping Indonesian youth culture through the development of innovative artist identities. Through acts such as Hindia, Lomba Sihir, and Feast, Sun Eater has established a strong track record of cultivating culturally relevant artists and works, successfully bridging the spirit of independent music with the reach of the mainstream industry. Muhammad Soufan (Munna), General Manager of Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia, said, "Indonesia is now home to one of the world's most dynamic and digitally engaged music communities. Together with Sun Eater Group, we created LUNAR to combine Sony's global reach with an authentic, community-rooted approach to creative curation. Kecoud, Alee, and Nandoshi embody the genre-defying spirit that has been at the heart of LUNAR from the very beginning, and we are incredibly excited to embark on this collaboration." Kukuh Rizal Arfianto, Founder & CEO of Sun Eater Group, added, "LUNAR was born from our desire to create a progressive space that also values the artistic growth of its musicians. Our collaboration with Sony Music feels like a natural fit because we share the same artist-first DNA. Together, we want to offer musicians the best of both worlds: the honesty and agility of an independent label, combined with Sony's global capabilities as a leader in the music industry." Kecoud, whose music is deeply rooted in the culture of East Java, shared that the opportunity to grow alongside people who genuinely believe in his vision means everything to him. Meanwhile, Alee hopes that her voice will "reach farther than I ever imagined." Nandoshi added, "I want my music to make people feel understood and create a genuine emotional connection. I'm also excited to dream bigger with LUNAR while staying true to who I am as an artist." Indonesia has firmly established itself as one of the world's fastest-growing media and entertainment markets, driven by rapid digital adoption and a highly engaged Generation Z population. ABOUT SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT At Sony Music Entertainment, Bingkaikarya honor the creative journey. Its creators shape movements, culture, communities, and even history. Bingkaikarya has played a pioneering role in music history from establishing the first-ever music label to inventing the flat disc record. Bingkaikarya has nurtured some of music's most iconic artists and produced many of the most influential recordings of all time. Today, Bingkaikarya operate in more than 100 countries, supporting a diverse roster of talented creators at every stage of their careers. Positioned at the intersection of music, entertainment, and technology, Bingkaikarya bring imagination and expertise to emerging products and platforms, embrace new business models, and develop breakthrough tools all in support of the creative community's experimentation, risk-taking, and growth. Bingkaikarya also build trusted, purpose-driven partnerships that empower communities around the world. Sony Music Entertainment is part of the global Sony family. ABOUT SUN EATER GROUP Sun Eater Group is a leading hybrid music and entertainment company based in Jakarta, Indonesia, dedicated to shaping a sustainable creative ecosystem through integrated talent management, music publishing, brand partnerships, and community-driven marketing strategies. Alongside managing a roster of Indonesia's most culturally significant contemporary artists, including Hindia, .Feast, Reality Club, and Lomba Sihir, the group has expanded its portfolio through specialized sub-labels such as Satutone Label (Naykilla, Gerald Liu, Heiakim, Davidbeatt) and hardcore/punk powerhouse Greedy Dust (Dongker). Sun Eater Group continues to diversify its ecosystem, connect Indonesian talent with the global stage, and redefine the future of the regional entertainment industry.

Music deals - Week 23, 2026. 3 hours ago June 2, 2026 These are some of the music deals announced in the past weeks: Sony Music Group, through its music publishing division Sony Music Publishing, has acquired the complete music rights portfolio of Recognition Music Group, formerly known as Hipgnosis, from funds managed by investment firm Blackstone. The deal, subject to customary closing conditions, is in partnership with the investment venture between GIC and Sony Music Group announced earlier this year. The venture is focused on acquiring and... A paid subscription is required to read more. Log in below, or UPGRADE / SUBSCRIBE. Related Topics: Emmanuel is a Washington, DC-based freelance journalist, blogger and media consultant, specialising in the entertainment business and cultural trends. He was the US editor for British music industry trade publication Music Week. Previously, he was the editor of Impact, a magazine for the music publishing community (2007-2009), the global editor of US trade publication Billboard (2003-2006), and the editor in chief of Billboard's sister publication Music & Media (1997-2003).