The Sketchbook is getting ready to drop new album “12” that includes the band’s previously released singles “Clear”, “Spilt Milk / REFLECT”, and newest double single “Crack / 21” plus more for 12 total tracks. Their 3rd album “12” comes on two editions that hit stores July 31st 2013 – more details and CM spot follows.
The Sketchbook released new double-a single “Crack / 21” on June 19th 2013. Song “Crack” is the featured theme song for music show NTV Music Dragon. and song “21” has tie-in as the ending theme for the second season of anime KINGDOM.
Band The Sketchbook was formed originally around the anime SKET DANCE which ended its run of 77 episodes in September 2012. Their first 5 singles and 11 total songs had tie-ups with the anime as opening and ending themes and insert songs. The Sketchbook out on their own now with two singles and the new album which does include SKET DANCE’s final opening theme “Clear”.
To support their 7th single and 3rd album The Sketchbook has a few release events remaining. Mini-live viewing is free, handshake plus jacket cover signing tied to purchasing the single or album at the host store, and for fans purchasing both the single and album can participate in a instant-photo session,
– July 30th 6:30pm Shinseido Latin 5 Kashiwa (album)
– August 17th 1:00pm HMV Sakae (single & album)
– August 18th 1:00pm & 3:00pm Tower Records Abeno Hoop (single & album)
The Sketchbook has a busy live schedule for August hitting several major and minor summer festivals,
– August 9th 3:00pm a-nation island ~ ANISON GENERATION ~ at Yoyogi National Stadium (The Sketchbook, FLOW, May’n, Mami Kawada, Minami Kuribayashi, Luna Haruna, and more…)
– August 10th 5:30pm Niigata GOLDEN BIGS RED STAGE
– August 11th 4:30pm Chiba Kashiwa PALOOZA
– August 21st 6:00pm Saitama HEAVEN”S ROCK VJ-3 Series Pop-up Storybook
– August 29th 6:00pm Tokyo Shibuya Daikanyama LOOP New Days
– August 30th 5:00pm Chiba Kashiwa PALOOZA LIFriends!
– August 31st 5:30pm SEACRET BOX by OTODAMA Kanagawa Yuigahama coast
The band celebrates the 2nd anniversary of their debut with special one-man live “Mirai wo Kirihiraku Yuki” (The Courage to Carve Out a Future) September 28th 4:00pm SHIBUYA-AX. More details and ticket information for all their live performances available at their website (link below).
New album “12” comes on two editions,
– Limited with DVD that includes previously released music videos and members commentary.
– Regular CD-only.
First Press bonus offered at selected stores on both editions, special sticker. Selected stores offer application card tied to purchasing both their newest single and new album for special award of a members autographed message card (deadline August 30th).
Watch the promotional CM spot for the new album below the release information.
The Sketchbook “12” – release date July 31st 2013
Limited [CD+DVD] (¥3500)  |
Regular [CD] (¥3000)  |
| [CD] 1. Crack 2. Clear (OP6 SKET DANCE) 3. Split Milk 4. Flashback 5. Itsuka Moichido 6. Boku ni de Kirukoto 7. 21 8. Mirror 9. Signal 10. REFLECT 11. over the station 12. Kiwoku ~ unplugged ver. ~ [bonus track] [DVD] 1. Clear (music video) 2. Split Milk (music video) 3. Crack (music video) 4. Mirror (music video) 5. Band members commentary |
[CD] 1. Crack 2. Clear (OP6 SKET DANCE) 3. Split Milk 4. Flashback 5. Itsuka Moichido 6. Boku ni de Kirukoto 7. 21 8. Mirror 9. Signal 10. REFLECT 11. over the station 12. Kiwoku ~ unplugged ver. ~ [bonus track] |
