VicLos Angeles, CA – June 20, 2025 – Acclaimed Japanese experimental poet-punk artist HARU NEMURI has released a new single, ‘symposium’ today, Friday, June 20. LISTEN. The release of ‘symposium’ signals the third glimpse into ekkolaptómenos, HARU NEMURI’s forthcoming album dropping August 1.
“symposium” is one of the most daring tracks on the album, where ideology and physicality collide fiercely. It slashes through the distorted historical narratives shaped by education and media with sharp and intense words. In the latter part of the song, Haru Nemuri unleashes her fury with her whole being and raves. The very act of “dancing” becomes a critique of structural systems, this embodies the core of her artistic expression.
HARU NEMURI speaks – “What is the ‘symposion’ held for today? It’s no longer a gathering of privileged male philosophers drunkenly dominating the conversation. Those who ought to be invited now are the ones pushed outside the bounds of grand history, each bringing their own small narratives, and listening to one another with care. And in the end, dancing wildly, without restraint!”
HARU NEMURI will embark on the HARU NEMURI “ekkolaptómenos” NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2025, kicking off in September. The tour will see HARU NEMURI performing across nine major cities in North America, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Toronto, where she will bring her electrifying live show to international audiences who have already shown passionate support for her unique sound and vision. Tickets Here. With a spot confirmed at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’25 and a worldwide album tour on the horizon, HARU NEMURI continues to defy industry norms and ignite international stages.
With anticipation surging ahead of the album drop, industry tastemakers and die-hard fans alike are watching closely ready to witness the next uncompromising chapter from one of the most fearless voices in music history today.
HARU NEMURI ekkolaptómenos NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2025
September 12, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy
September 15, 2025 – Oakland, CA – Crybaby
September 18, 2025 – Vancouver, BC – Fox Cabaret
September 19, 2025 – Seattle, WA – Madame Lou’s
September 21, 2025 – Chicago, IL – Chop Shop
September 23, 2025 – New York, NY – Elsewhere
September 25, 2025 – Toronto, ON – Horseshoe Tavern
September 27, 2025 – Boston, MA – Middle East Upstairs
September 29, 2025 – Washington D.C. – Black Cat
TICKETS HERE
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HARU NEMURI has always made music for herself first, but now the world is listening—even if they don’t understand a word she sings, raps, and screams. Rooted in punk and riot grrrl ethos, her music is anthemic, frantic, and poetic, channeling fire as both destruction and renewal—like a phoenix reborn or the first blooms of spring. Drawing from influences like Fugazi, Björk, and Susumu Hirasawa, she fuses J-pop, rap, experimental, and hardcore into a fearless, genre-defying sound. Her critically acclaimed album SHUNKA RYOUGEN received an 8.0 rating from Pitchfork and was praised by The Fader and Paste Magazine as “a convincing balance of nihilism and hope.”
Her 2018 debut album Haru to Shura received global acclaim, ranking among the best on major U.S. music sites. During the pandemic, she performed at SXSW Online, Midem, and Live on KEXP. In 2022, she completed her first sold-out North American tour, appeared on Audiotree Live, and joined Pussy Riot’s SXSW set as a guest vocalist. Known for her mesmerizing performances, Haru commands the stage with untamed energy and surreal imagery, leaving audiences unable to look away. While going on another 30-city world tour, her Washington, D.C. show went viral when Fugazi’s Ian MacKaye attended, further cementing her reputation as a boundary-pushing force in modern music.
In 2023, she was selected for Spotify’s RADAR: Early Noise, performed at SUMMER SONIC, and released INSAINT, an all-band-recorded EP. She headlined tours across the U.K., Europe, and Thailand and was named to Forbes Japan’s 30 Under 30.
In 2024, HARU NEMURI headlined tours in New Zealand, Australia, and the U.S. She also collaborated with New York duo Frost Children on the EP Soul Kiss and Thai artist Pyra on Don’t Make Love Vow. In 2025, she recently released naughty Al, exploring AI and femininity, continuing to push artistic and conceptual boundaries.
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