The November lineup for Tower Records Recommend, a serious recommendation and highly recommended project of the next breakout artists by Tower Records buyers from all over the country, has been decided!

The November lineup for Tower Records Recommend, a serious
recommendation and highly recommended project for the next breakout artists by Tower Records buyers nationwide, has been decided! ​
Tower Records Co., Ltd. Press release: October 21, 2025 To Members of the Press The November lineup for Tower Records Recommend, a serious recommendation and highly recommended project for the next breakout artists by Tower Records buyers nationwide, has been decided! Three groups have been selected: Hitohira, Yukiguni, and Recca! Image
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Tower Records has decided on its recommended items for November 2025. Under the motto “Let’s create breakout items right from the shelves!”, buyers at Tower Records stores across the country rely solely on their ears and intuition to quickly select artists before they become popular, regardless of genre, whether they’re foreign or Japanese, and then promote them in all stores through the popular “Tower Records Recommendation” project. Started in 2006, this highly recommended project involves buyers making serious presentations and voting each month to select items, which are then rolled out to all stores. ◆Tower Records Recommendation Lineup for November 2025 *Alphabetical order ・Hitohira “Yen” Released Wednesday, November 12th ・Snow country “shion” Released on Wednesday, November 5th ・Recca “Emotional Words” Released Wednesday, November 5th *Please see the next page for details of the work. Tower Records Online “Tower Recommend” URL
https://tower.jp/site/series/tower-recomen
■November Tower Recommendations/Product Details 1. Artist: Hitohira Title: Yen Release Date: Wednesday, November 12th Price: 3,300 yen (tax included) Label: Perfect Music
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25445/1348/25445-1348-0c26249309bc351fa1362612a4f544f4-500×500.jpg Work introduction This four-piece rock band is based in Tokyo. Drawing influences from emo, post-rock, and shoegaze, their sound captures the hearts of a wide range of music fans with melodies and abstract lyrics unique to Japanese music. As the title “Yen” (Circle) suggests, this second full-length album is a blend of fundamental themes that shape life, such as “things that begin at the end,” “repeated days,” “being protected and being independent,” and “the meaning of continuing.” Tower Records Recommender’s Comment Recommender: Shibuya Store/Nagaoka & Namba Parks Store/Matsuda This is a band that fans of emo, alternative, post-rock, and shoegaze should definitely listen to. It’s so beautiful it’s hard to describe! The balance of quiet and roaring is just right and comfortable! It’s sure to resonate with the listener’s daily life and become a record that will continue to accompany them at some point in their lives. 2. Artist: Yukiguni Title: shion Release date: Wednesday, November 5th Price: 3,300 yen (tax included) Label: Pothos Records/Perfect Music
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25445/1348/25445-1348-3930a293d7830884c477816a003978d3-500×500.jpg Work introduction A three-piece band formed in 2003, with a sound influenced by UK and US indie. Their first album, “pothos,” won the Kanto Block Award at the 17th CD Shop Awards, and they performed on the ROOKIE A ​​GO-GO stage at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’25. Their second full-length album is being released amid growing attention. The music that Yukiguni offers doesn’t provide answers, but rather leaves listeners with silence and a lingering impression. It surely heralds the beginning of music. Tower Records Recommender Comments Recommended by: Shibuya Store/Sakurama, Nagoya Kintetsu Passe Store/Hayakawa, Abeno Hoop Store/Akama, Ario Yao Store/Miyamoto, Sapporo Parco Store/Nakanishi, Namba Parks Store/Matsuda Their ever-evolving sensibilities shine through with a sound that evokes a distinctly Japanese aesthetic. They’re a band that’s always there for you, whatever the time, season, or mood. Their music is an evolution of Japanese rock influenced by post-rock and shoegaze. They’re sure to liven up the scene. 3. Artist: Recca Title: Emotional Words Release Date: Wednesday, November 5th Price: 2,000 yen (tax included) Label: Muddy Mine
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25445/1348/25445-1348-2d0b0a409176eb71f111c0d733cd697f-500×500.jpg Work introduction A three-piece band from Fuchu, Tokyo. Their first demo CD sold a total of 2,000 copies. Their first commercially available release, a one-coin single containing three tracks, released exclusively at Tower Records, also recorded long-lasting sales, making them a notable band that has garnered attention in CD shops and live music venues. Following their previous release, this long-awaited 10-track mini-album will be released by “Muddy Mine,” a label within Takadanobaba CLUB PHASE, which Sunny Girl is affiliated with. Tower Records Recommender’s Comment Recommenders: Shibuya Store/Sakurama, Ikebukuro Store/Kobayashi, Shizuoka Store/Terao, Namba Parks Store/Matsuda Recca’s appeal lies above all in their overwhelming sound. Their worldview, woven together with driving guitar riffs, heart-stirring, emotional melodies, and powerful vocals that pierce deeply into the soul, captivates all who listen. Press release attachments