Japanese rock band I Don’t Like Mondays is back with its latest single, ‘New York, New York’, to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

Infused with the signature UK sound that defines the band, ‘New York, New York’ delves into themes of yearning, heartbreak and melancholia.

Having studied in the city during high school days, New York is a place that vocalist YU considers to be special. The cover art of the song is inspired by the singer’s regular visits to the city.

The band’s inaugural tour in China earlier this year sold out the day it went on sale, following a series of concerts and performances at festivals across Europe, South America, and Asia in 2023. 

In celebration of its decade-long musical journey, I Don’t Like Mondays is gearing up for its Island Tour, which will span 13 cities across Japan after kicking off on 30 April.

デビュー10周年記念スペシャルツアー
"Island Tour"
開催決定！

北海道・四国・九州・沖縄で全13公演開催！
さらに沖縄公演はFC限定でライブチケット・トークショー付きのスペシャルパッケージも販売決定。

本日からFC最速先行スタート
詳細はこちらhttps://t.co/ML243Wf4I4#IDLMs10th pic.twitter.com/BfCFoit5R4

— I Don't Like Mondays. 🗽 (@IDLMs_OFFICIAL) February 17, 2024

What’s more, the ‘PAINT’ act is set to hold its "FOCUS" ASIA TOUR this fall, with shows in Japan and across Asia.

"FOCUS" ASIA TOUR
開催決定！

- 10月より国内8都市10公演・海外公演は順次発表
- "Island Tour"会場で抽選なし先着チケット販売
- ファンクラブ限定で公開ゲネプロ開催

30日(火)よりチケット先行スタート
詳細はこちらhttps://t.co/26MmkKFGGg#IDLMs10th#IDLMs_FOCUS pic.twitter.com/mHJJJx95YE

— I Don't Like Mondays. 🗽 (@IDLMs_OFFICIAL) April 23, 2024

This marks the band’s first full-scale tour of Asia, with more shows in the region to be announced. 

Check out the details of the tour below.

19 October- cube garden, Sapporo

27 October- DIAMOND HALL, Nagoya

2 November- YEBISU YA PRO, Okayama

3 November- SIXONE Live Star, Hiroshima 

9 November- DRUM LOGOS, Fukuoka

16 November- NAMBA Hatch, Osaka

23 November- darwin, Sendai

1 December- Zepp DiverCity, Tokyo 

Stream ‘New York, New York’ here: