Haruomi Hosono, the legendary Japanese synthesizer pioneer and founding member of Yellow Magic Orchestra, has announced a new album titled "Yours Sincerely." The record arrives September 11 through Ghostly International.
Hosono, now in his eighties, continues to shape electronic music decades after helping invent it. His work with YMO in the late 1970s established him as a visionary in synthesizer composition and production. The new album marks another chapter in a career that has spanned experimental pop, ambient work, and genre-defying collaborations.
Ghostly International, the Brooklyn-based label known for releasing forward-thinking electronic and experimental music, becomes the home for this project. The label has built its reputation championing artists who push boundaries, from Fennesz to Dean Blunt, making it a fitting match for Hosono's continued exploration.
Details about the album's sound and tracklist remain sparse, but Hosono's recent work has balanced his synthesizer expertise with contemporary production approaches. His influence on modern electronic music remains immense, from ambient producers to hyperpop artists who cite YMO as foundational.
The September release date places "Yours Sincerely" alongside other fall album announcements, continuing a steady release schedule for Hosono despite his advanced age. His prolific output and willingness to collaborate with younger producers have kept his work relevant across generations.
For Ghostly International, the signing represents a significant addition to its catalog. Landing Hosono elevates the label's prestige while connecting listeners to one of electronic music's most important figures.