Ykiki Beat - When The World Is Wide [Japanese Import] Ykiki Beat

Limited First Pressing on White Colored Vinyl

The long-awaited vinyl reissue of the one and only album by Ykiki Beat is finally here. Beloved by fans of Japanese indie music as well as UK and US indie rock, this acclaimed release features the band's signature anthem “Forever”, one of the defining songs of Japan’s indie scene in the 2010s.

Ykiki Beat burst onto the scene with “Forever”, a track that captivated indie listeners across Japan and became an anthem at rock parties nationwide. Drawing inspiration from the finest UK and US indie music while forging a sound entirely their own, the band crafted an album that transcends the boundaries of indie rock. Combining infectious melodies, expansive songwriting, and an irresistible sense of '80s-inspired pop sophistication, it remains one of the era's essential Japanese indie albums.

A decade after its original release, the album has lost none of its brilliance. Timeless and endlessly rewarding, it continues to inspire music lovers and invite new generations of listeners on a journey of discovery.