Yoko Hamasaki
Interview by David Cirone
August 10, 2019
URBANGARDE vocalist Yoko Hamasaki surprised fans in July with the simultaneous release of her third album BLIND LOVE (produced by Toshiki Kadomatsu) and a remastered, bonus track edition of her self-produced 2010 debut album Film noir, now dubbed Film noir ultime. While URBANGARDE has made their reputation tackling dark corners of Japanese society, Hamasaki’s return to solo activities brings the singer back to the world of daring personal experiences, sexual awareness, and private emotions.