Japan's THREE1989 Releases Classic City Pop Cover Song ‘Down Town (Prod. Tokimeki Records)’

THREE1989, the Japanese band whose name is pronounced simply “Three”, released their new song ‘Down Town (Prod. Tokimeki Records)’ on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

‘Down Town’ is a cover of a 1970s masterpiece that has become a part of Japanese pop history, and was selected from a covers project carried out by THREE1989 on social media. The track was produced by Tokimeki Records, who have become a global sensation thanks to their city pop covers, resulting in a disco tune built perfectly for modern city dancefloors.

The band will celebrate the release with a launch party held at WALL&WALL, a stylish music venue in Tokyo’s Omotesando area, on Saturday, February 22, 2025 – featuring a special guest performance by Tokimeki Records. Tickets are on sale now, and it will be an unforgettable Saturday night in Omotesando!

THREE1989 are a three-piece band from Japan whose members were all born in 1989. Their name is simply pronounced “Three”. The lyrics and music are written by all three members, resulting in a style that is defined by a modern yet somewhat nostalgic feel that mixes dance music with the sounds of the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s, taking influence from genres such as New Jack Swing, funk, disco and R&B – a blend the band call “New Nostalgic”.

THREE1989’s live performances are characterized by vocalist Shohei’s stunning voice and masterful singing technique, Datch’s highly unusual DJ performance that makes extensive use of scratching and samples, and keyboardist Shimo’s abilities as a skillful multi-instrumentalist.

The band have performed headline solo concerts in Japan at renowned venues such as Liquidroom and at numerous music festivals, as well as overseas shows in places such as Taiwan, South Korea and Spain. They have also collaborated with several artists from Japan and overseas, taking their music to a global audience.