Japanese experimental pop luminary Ichiko Aoba has today released a highly anticipated new reissue of her 2020 masterpiece, Windswept Adan, via her label hermine. This fourth pressing marks the first time the record has been available on vinyl in nearly two years, arriving just as the artist prepares to embark on her massive "Across The Oceans" international tour.
A Landmark Performance at Royal Albert Hall
The reissue serves as a precursor to Aoba’s most significant UK milestone to date: a headline performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall on 31st March 2026. Following her sold-out 2025 date at The Barbican, this landmark show will feature Aoba performing alongside long-term collaborator Taro Umebayashi and the prestigious 12 Ensemble. It cements her status as a global breakthrough success, supported by a world tour that spans five continents.
The Mythic World of Adan
Originally conceived as the soundtrack to an imaginary film, Windswept Adan represented a shift from Aoba’s solitary folk roots toward an expansive, cinematic soundscape. Moving fluidly between ambient psych-folk and chamber classical, the concept album follows a girl exiled to the mythic island of Adan—a lush, language-less world filled with strange flora and fauna.
The new reissue is available as a deluxe gatefold double eco-vinyl LP. Fans can also purchase a special bundle featuring Dreams & Visions, an 88-page companion book containing sketches, handwritten notes, and photographs that offer a rare glimpse into the album’s creative genesis.
Critical Acclaim and Global Demand
Aoba enters 2026 on a wave of critical fervor following her recent album Luminescent Creatures, which Pitchfork and The Line Of Best Fit named among the best of 2025. Her "Across The Oceans" tour begins this month in Bangkok and Singapore before heading to Europe and North America.
UK Fans can secure tickets for the Royal Albert Hall performance via the venue's official website. With her minimalism described by NME as carrying a "surreal gravity," this performance is set to be one of the most hypnotic live events of the spring season.
Reserve, book and buy tickets securely through the official site below.
