THE ALTO Releases Its First Single with Saxophone at the Front

THE ALTO released its first single, Houkou, to streaming and download services on October 21, 2026, distributor massenext announced that morning. The four-piece band combines a singing saxophonist with guitar, bass and drums.

The release credits the vocalist and saxophonist with writing the words and music, and the band with the arrangement. Rather than placing saxophone outside the rock lineup, the group makes it part of the lead performer’s role. The distributor describes jazz among the band’s influences, alongside several other styles.

An official music video was scheduled for the band’s YouTube channel at 7 p.m. Japan time on release day. That was the timetable in the announcement; the release alone does not verify that the upload appeared at the stated time.

The announcement also provides a distribution link and the group’s official channels. It establishes the single’s digital release, rather than a physical edition, worldwide availability on every service or any chart position.

サックス奏者が歌うTHE ALTO、初シングルを10月21日に配信

massenextは4人組THE ALTOの初シングル「咆哮 -houkou-」の配信開始を発表しました。作詞・作曲は歌とサックスを担当するメンバー、編曲はバンドです。公式MVは同日19時公開予定と案内されていますが、発表だけで実際の公開完了とは判断していません。

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