We are pumped to announce that celebrated Japanese punk band GING NANG BOYZ are releasing their new single, “Nikaisen,” and their forthcoming best-of compilation album, Blew Blue, out via Los Angeles-based independent label Lauren Records on March 14. This marks the band’s first overseas album in 18 years, following their LIBIDO EP in 2007, originally released on the American label Phat ’n’ Phunky. The announcement coincides with the band’s first-ever US tour in March, which will include a performance at Treefort Music Fest.

You can listen to “Nikaisen” Here

“Nikaisen” from GING NANG BOYZ is nothing short an of absolute melodic dream . “Nikaisen” proves that music is truly a universal language.

Nikaisen,” originally a B-side to the 2017 single “Angel Baby,” has been newly re-recorded with programming and backing vocals by UCARY VALENTINE. This updated version captures the GING NANG BOYZ‘ raw sound and energy. The single will also feature on Blew Blue, alongside the band’s iconic career-spanning tracks like “Boi Meets Girrrl (Japanese title 少年少女),” the theme song for the 2021 anime Sonny Boy, which reignited global interest in the band.

Formed in 2003, GING NANG BOYZ quickly rose from Tokyo’s underground punk scene to mainstream stardom in Japan. Known for their emotionally charged, high-energy performances and the captivating charisma of frontman Kazunobu Mineta, the band’s live shows are often compared to the raw intensity of Iggy Pop. Over two decades, GING NANG BOYZ have performed on major stages, including sold-out shows at Nippon Budokan arena and the Fuji Rock Festival.

 celebrate the release of Blew Blue, GING NANG BOYZ will embark on their first US tour starting March 20, 2025. Joining them is San Jose indie punk veterans Shinobu, performing their first shows in nearly a decade.

GING NANG BOYZ + Shinobu Tour Dates:

• March 28 – Seattle, WA @ Black Lodge
• March 30 – Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Fest
• April 1 – Reno, NV @ Holland Project
• April 2 – San Jose, CA @ OPEN Gallery
• April 4 – Berkeley, CA @ 924 Gilman
• April 5 – Los Angeles @ The Echo / Echoplex
• April 6 – Los Angeles @ GOING UNDERGROUND RECORDS (Acoustic In-Store)

Tickets for GING NANG BOYZ are on sale now at https://gingnangboyz.com/news/1001923/. Fans can pre-order their new album on vinyl via Lauren Records Here