LONESOME_BLUE have released the official lyric video for “Reason To Be”, a track from their second full-length album, “FOURTH DIMENSION”. The album is out through King Records on CD and digital platforms, while the video is available on the band’s official YouTube channel. “Reason To Be” is the third track on the album, and its lyrics were written by vocalist Maiko Nomura, with Mao composing and arranging the music.
Ten songs and two cover versions
“FOURTH DIMENSION” contains 10 original songs on its main disc: “EVERGLOW”, “Break the Limit”, “Reason To Be”, “Ideal Blue”, “Will-o’-the-wisp”, “Blue Canvas”, “New Breed”, “Burn This Night”, “The Rose of Peace” and “ALIVE!”. The limited edition and KING RECORDS STORE edition add a second CD with covers of “TOUGH BOY” and “only my railgun”. An international edition with a lyric translation booklet and bonus tracks is available to pre-order through JPU Records.
The current LONESOME_BLUE line-up is vocalist Maiko Nomura, bassist Yuki Hirose, drummer MIZUKI and guitarist Sally. Sally officially joined in June 2026 after founding guitarist Narumi left the band, establishing the present four-piece formation. Nomura and Hirose had also performed as members of The QUEEN of PURPLE in the Tokyo 7th Sisters multimedia franchise, while MIZUKI had worked as a support drummer for J-pop artists and later joined Shinku-Horou and East Of Eden.
Sally joined in June 2026
Guitarist Sally is the newest member of Lonesome_Blue, joining the group in June 2026. She took over the guitar position after Narumi’s departure. Her arrival completed the line-up featured in the band’s current release campaign.
Lonesome_Blue formed in Tokyo in 2022 as a project combining voice acting performers with experienced rock musicians. The band previously released the EP “First Utterance” and the album “Second To None” before moving into the material collected on “FOURTH DIMENSION”. The album’s production includes keyboards, songwriting and arrangement by Mao, formerly of LIGHT BRINGER.
Shibuya Club Quattro show follows
The band will play the one-man concert “Lonesome_Blue ONEMAN LIVE 2027 ‘into the Blue Sky’” at Shibuya Club Quattro in Tokyo on 16 January 2027. General ticket sales opened on 7 November 2026.
