"Runner" limited digital release

It was announced that NICO's new song "Runner", main theme for the TBS program "Ekiden", will have a limited digital release from December 26 till January 8. A CD single for the song is still undecided.

NICO's Ustream......Again!

The web program JAMBORiii will broadcast this Friday, December 14, NICO's complete apparition on the program, broadcasted on November 16. It was also said that the program was interrupted due to technical problems.

For more informations:
Website：　www.jamboriii.com
Facebook：　www.facebook.com/jamboriii
Twitter：@jamboriii_sta

"Yume 1 Gou" sticker for "Chain Reaction" and Final Dates of "ALGORHYTMIQUE"

It was announced that fans who purchase the single "Yume 1 Gou" in the "ALGORHYTMIQUE" tour venue will receive a sticker with the URL for a live presentation of the new song "Chain Reaction", previously played during the tour.
NICO Touches the Walls is also in their last 2 concerts of the biggest tour in carreer so far.
The last stops will be in Tokyo and Osaka, being the grand finale at the ORIX theater, Osaka, on December 20!

Report: 1125 or ii NICO day! 25.11.2012

Yokohama-Blitz is a pretty huge venue in Kanagawa (not in Tokyo). There are almost 2000 people there, I guess. My ticket number was not good, so I was standing the behind of the hall. I couldn’t see what was going on the stage AT ALL, but I really enjoyed the music indeed.

At first, Mitsumura-san came to the stage, saying that he was so happy to have 1125 gig or something. Then, he called Tanaka-san to the stage, and two singers started to sing “Ain’t No Mountains High Enough” together!! As I said, I was strongly expecting them to duet, so I was delightful. Most young audience most likely didn’t know the song though, their voices were just amazing. Well, to be honest, I was so surprised at Mitsumura-san’s vocal…it became really strong and touching. You know, I met him in 2006, so I can see him progressing, which always makes me glad. After the cover, surprisingly, Mitsumura-san started to sing “風待ち (Kaze-Machi)” by Grapevine!! He took the main vocal part and Tanaka-san supported it, very beautiful. Mitsumura-san called Tanaka-san as the “my dear Aniki (big brother)” many times and he’s gone.

Then, it’s time for Grapevine. I was personally happy because they performed the one called “豚の皿 (Buta no Sara),” which I consider a “monster song.” Needless to say, their performing technique was just awesome, but sadly, some of (most of?) audience seemed to be not really familiar with their songs. I enjoyed it anyway though.

Now, NICO hits the stage. At first they play “1125 Theme song,” which I hadn’t heard before, but next song was “泥んこドビー”!! I danced like I’m crazy, and of course the other audience did too. After that, everyone started to clap their hands, yes, “手をたたけ.” It was pretty difficult for me to clap my hands correctly, hahah. Then Mitsumura-san said like “Tonight, we’re gonna play the Rock show!” “病気” was performed with his word. Again, Mitsumura-san’s progress as a singer was clear, especially when he sings old songs. The audience went crazy with “錆びてきた,” I did too. Then “ラッパと娘”…it was mesmerizing!! The ensemble of the band and the Mitsumura-san’s voice were so tight and strong, I got surprised again. Next song was “夢１号,” the harmony of their voices was so beautiful and the chorus part reminded my mind. Oh, I guess a half of the lyric of this song was in English, something like “Baby, maybe, I want you” (Sorry if I’m wrong!)  It was freezing these days in Japan, so “かけら” really fit the situation. But to tell you the truth, Mitsumura-san could not sing the highest notes at last. I prefer this song without the piano by the way. Then, the season somehow went back to the summer, I mean, they played ”夏の大三角形.” I don’t remember about it really because “THE BUNGY” was amazing. During the song, Mitsumura-san and Furu-kun do something like “the guitar battle,” which is enjoyable. Mitsumura-san made us sing that “Oh oh oh oh oohh” part many times. So peaceful.

In encore, at first NICO performed “バイシクル,” and then as I expected, Grapevine members joined. I thought they’d play cover song or something, but what came in to my ears was the intro of “B.C.G”!!!! Oh my goodness, I love that song and I love Tanaka-san’s vocal and I love Mitsumura-san’s too, as a result, I went crazy. How could I hold my sanity with that!! It was fantastic.

The report about the show 1125 ii NICO day was written by a  japanese blogger Rin san.Her wordpress blog is - http://nicottw.wordpress.com/

NICO's new song "Runner"!

It was decided that NICO Touches the Walls will provide the new song "Runner" as the theme song of TBS program"Ekiden".
"Runner" was written in Matsumura's adolescence. To accentuate strong lyrics, the song needed to be further revision of sound and finishing in lush arrangements.
Broadcast in TBS on December 16th (11:50a.m.) and also "New year Ekiden" (8:50a.m.), on January 1st next year.

NICO to appear in magazines and next Lives!!

Here's NICO's  magazines and concerts schedule :

11/30　ROCKIN'ON JAPAN　(Interview)
12/05　音楽と人　(Interview)
12/09　PATiPATi　(Interview)
12/14　WHAT's IN?　(Interview)
12/14　MUSICA　(Interview)

11/25「1125（イイニコ）の日ライブ」at 横浜BLITZにつきましては、
物販先行販売はございません。
11/22 広島 広島CLUB　QUATTRO
開始時間　15:30
11/23 福岡　Zepp　FUKUOKA
開始時間　14:30
11/30 愛知　Zepp NAGOYA
開始時間　15:30
12/2 北海道　札幌ファクトリーホール
開始時間　14:30
12/4 宮城　仙台Rensa
開始時間　15:30
12/17 東京　NHKホー ル
開始時間　15:30
12/20 大阪　大阪オリックスホール
開始時間　15:45

Youtube live broadcast for Nov. 16!

Youtube announcement (words in portuguese)

NICO Touches the Walls just announced, on their official youtube channel, the countdown for the live broadcast at the Zepp Tokyo concert (tomorrow, Nov. 16!!). In the description, it is said that they will also reveal the new music video for the song "Yume 1 Gou" at the same day! It's up right now the latest recording section video, entitled "New single 'Yume 1 Gou' Vol 8" ! Showing the band's exhaustive time recording the song! 

Zepp Tokyo and "Yume 1 Gou" in 4 channels!

NICO Touches the Walls will 'premier' their new single "Yume 1 Gou" in the concert at Zepp Tokyo Live, on November 16! They will also broadcast the new music video in the JAMBORiii STATION though 4 channels!! 

Ustream ニコじゃん！～NICO Touches the Walls meets JAMBORiii～*** (19:00-19:30h / Concert at 21:30h)
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nicojan

You Tube Live official channel (For the music video)
http://www.youtube.com/user/nicottwSMEJ?feature=watch

niconico Live (Music video broadcast)
http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv114622758


For more informations:
「JAMBORiii STATION」
Website：　www.jamboriii.com
Facebook：　www.facebook.com/jamboriii
Twitter：　@jamboriii_sta

NICO's new cover song!

NICO Touches the Walls to do a rearrangement cover of DREAM COMES TRUE's song 「決戦は金曜日」(Kessenhakin'yōbi) (Friday Showdown), as the b-side for the new single "Yume 1 Gou" , set to be release on December 19. NICO's recording sessions of the single can be seen on their youtube official channel. But for Japan only.

Bellow you can listen to the original version of "Kessenhakin'yōbi" by DREAM COMES TRUE:

"Yume 1 Gou" to be used as program opening!

NICO Touches the Walls' new single "Yume 1 Gou", set to be release on December 19, will be used as the  December opening theme for the TBS TV Program CDTV before its release. Helping the band to promote the new song.
Here's more information about the program: CDTV page .