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Content Introduction "NEW 70'S This is where it all begins" Keisuke Kuwata's new single "Hitotarashi" is released!! Having reached the age of 70, Keisuke Kuwata has declared himself a "NEW 70'S." In Japan, folk songs, new music, and kayokyoku were in their golden age, while in the US, Europe, and other countries, rock and pop music rose to the center of music culture. This transitional period is precisely the "70'S" = 70s that became an integral part of Kuwata's life as a musician, and this release signifies/premonitions that he will be reborn as a "NEW 70'S" in the Reiwa era. Thus, Keisuke Kuwata will release his 18th solo CD single, "Hitotarashi." It will be released on Wednesday, June 24th, as his first CD single in 9 years since 2017. This song features a minor-key guitar riff that evokes the feel of old group sounds, set against an exhilarating beat. The first track is "Hitotarashi," the opening theme song for the TV anime "Akane Banashi" broadcast on TV Asahi and other networks; the second track is "AKANE On My Mind ~ Manju Kowai," the ending theme song for the same anime; and the third track is the new song "Minamitani Music City." [Track Listing] 1. Hitotarashi 2. AKANE On My Mind ~ Manju Kowai 3. Minamitani Music City Media Reviews and More Having reached the age of 70, Keisuke Kuwata has proclaimed himself a "NEW 70'S." In Japan, folk songs, new music, and popular songs enjoyed their golden age, while in the US, Europe, and other countries, rock and pop music rose to prominence as the center of music culture. This transitional period is precisely the "70's" era that became an integral part of Kuwata's life as a musician, and it suggests that he is about to be reborn in the Reiwa era as a "NEW 70'S." Thus, Keisuke Kuwata releases his 18th solo CD single, "Hitotarashi." The song features a minor-key guitar riff that evokes the group sounds of yesteryear, set against an uplifting beat. (C)RS