
Shintaro Sakamoto - Yoo-hoo Shintaro Sakamoto
Black Vinyl LP
Shintaro Sakamoto is a Japanese composer, producer, writer and singer based in Tokyo. He began his career in 1989 as a member of the acclaimed psych-rock band Yura Yura Teikoku, where he played guitar and sang over the course of 21 years, releasing 10 LPs.
His highly anticipated new album, Yoo-hoo, was released digitally on January 23, 2026 via Zelone Records, and is set to be released on LP on July 31.
Yoo-hoo, Sakamoto’s first new album since 2022, reflects his recent live experiences abroad while showcasing a diverse range of sounds, including blues, mood kayō, 1960s soul, surf instrumentals and funk.
Track List
SIDE A
A1 - Dear Grandpa
A2 - Is There A Place For You There?
A3 - Justice
A4 - Protect Your Brain
A5 - On The Other Side of Time
SIDE B
B1 - The Clock Began To Move
B2 - Numb
B3 - Why Do This?
B4 - Ghost Town
B5 - Yoo-Hoo

