
TRD brings bittersweet news to their fans. The duo releases their 1st album “What’s Going On?” but will also disband in June.
TRD consists of Takayuki Kondo and Daisuke Ono. On February 2, 2024, the group announced the release of their 1st album and their disbandment, to happen with the album’s release.
In the video, both members expressed deep gratitude to the fans. Ono mentioned, “It’s heart-wrenching and lonely to convey the end to everyone, but we decided after much consideration. So, please watch over us until the end.” Kondo added, “Please continue to support our individual activities in the future.“
You can watch the official announcement video below.
The 1st album
“What’s Going On?” is scheduled to be released on 26/06/2024, available in CD, CD + Blu-ray, and Kyanime editions.
The cover art is the following for each edition:
According to PONY CANYON, the lead song, “What’s Going On?” is an up-tempo disco-style number with brass and strings, provided by Shinnosuke, former member of SOUL’d OUT and composer best known among 2D music fans for his work with TRIGGER (from the IDOLiSH7 franchise).
In addition to their established adult EDM-meets-K-pop style that has been a trademark for the group, the album incorporates sounds inspired by their love for late 80s to 90s music, featuring AOR (melodic rock) and Neo Soul.
The album includes rearranged versions of tie-up songs with anime, such as “Strangers” and “Cozy Crazy PARTY!“.
The complete tracklist is the following:
1 - What's Going On?
2 - Strangers(rearrange ver.)
3 - Crazy 'bout you(Daisuke Ono solo)
4 - Clock Hands
5 - Ordinary
6 - 君のいない星の上で(Takayuki Kondo solo)
7 - with us
8 - Hope Step
9 - Landscape
10 - Cozy Crazy PARTY!(rearrange ver.)
The short music video for “What’s Going On?” is out. Check it out below!
Previews of “What’s Going On?“, new song composed by Shinnosuke, “Ordinary“, song composed by JUVENILE, and “Landscape” and many more songs are out.
Check them out below!
The contents for each edition are the following:
- CD edition: CD only + original booklet
- CD + Blu-ray edition: CD + DVD + original booklet
- Kyanime edition: CD + Blu-ray + original booklet
More details about this album will be unveiled in the coming months. Watch this space for further details.
“What’s Going On?” is available for purchase at CDJAPAN. You can also find it at Amazon Japan (they ship internationally).
Source: Official Press Release sent by PONY CANYON to THTFHQ / TRD official website