Laiqa to Digitally Release New Single "DOG" on May 16
Laiqa has announced the digital release of her new single "DOG" on May 16th, and a solo concert on May 23rd. The song explores self-affirmation and the essence of love through the innocent nature of dogs.
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Laiqa has announced that her new single "DOG" will be digitally released on Saturday, May 16th.
This work, which sings "I want to love, rather than be loved," is not just a song about beloved dogs, but also a story of self-affirmation to bring out "the real self" from a world overflowing with lies and cunning.
It is a song that re-examines the essence of "how to love" that modern people tend to forget, through the innocent figure of a familiar being, the "dog."
It presents a powerful message, accompanied by a light beat, that the innocent love possessed by dogs actually resides equally within us humans.
Three individuals, Kota Matsukawa, Ryuju Tanoue, and Koki Furukawa, participated in the sound production. They constructed Laiqa's delicate melodies with modern and organic arrangements, maximizing the depth of the song.
Furthermore, a solo concert live performance, "THE MOON at NOON," has been decided for Saturday, May 23rd, immediately after the release, at Aoyama "Tsukimiru Kimi Omou."
■ Laiqa's Comment
While living with my dogs as usual, I suddenly realized that if you reverse DOG, it becomes GOD, and I wanted to sing about this! The song itself progressed very smoothly once the idea came up, but as I proceeded with the production, I strongly felt that the God who is certainly within dogs also exists in the same way within us humans.
Living with love is not difficult at all; I think it is originally a very simple thing.
Let's live without forgetting our innocence forever ☺
■ Music Credits
Words, Music: Laiqa
Arrangement & Sound Produce: Kota Matsukawa, Ryuju Tanoue, Koki Furukawa
Mix & Mastering Engineer by Kota Matsukawa
■ Release Information
Release Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Artist: Laiqa
Title: DOG
Format: Digital Single
Distribution URL: https://linkco.re/Zn6RZUvm
■ Live Information
Laiqa Live "THE MOON at NOON"
Date & Time: Saturday, May 23, 2026, Doors Open 12:00 / Performance Starts 13:00
Venue: Aoyama Tsukimiru Kimi Omou (4-9-1 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo B1F)
Tickets: Advance 4,500 yen (tax included) / 700 yen separately for drink on the day
Visitor Bonus: Original ZINE
Ticket Sales: https://livepocket.jp/e/hu-8k
■ Artist Profile
Laiqa
Born October 30, 2005, from Tokyo. During high school, she lost her place amidst anxiety and loneliness, and began to immerse herself in music, feeling a desire to "create a new world only within her heart."
Started activities with the release of her 1st Single "Iiyo ni Unmei ga" on November 26, 2025.
Released her 2nd Single "246" digitally on March 11, 2026.
■ SNS / Links
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laiqa1030
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inlaiqa/
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/laiqa1030
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laiqa1030
This work, which sings "I want to love, rather than be loved," is not just a song about beloved dogs, but also a story of self-affirmation to bring out "the real self" from a world overflowing with lies and cunning.
It is a song that re-examines the essence of "how to love" that modern people tend to forget, through the innocent figure of a familiar being, the "dog."
It presents a powerful message, accompanied by a light beat, that the innocent love possessed by dogs actually resides equally within us humans.
Three individuals, Kota Matsukawa, Ryuju Tanoue, and Koki Furukawa, participated in the sound production. They constructed Laiqa's delicate melodies with modern and organic arrangements, maximizing the depth of the song.
Furthermore, a solo concert live performance, "THE MOON at NOON," has been decided for Saturday, May 23rd, immediately after the release, at Aoyama "Tsukimiru Kimi Omou."
■ Laiqa's Comment
While living with my dogs as usual, I suddenly realized that if you reverse DOG, it becomes GOD, and I wanted to sing about this! The song itself progressed very smoothly once the idea came up, but as I proceeded with the production, I strongly felt that the God who is certainly within dogs also exists in the same way within us humans.
Living with love is not difficult at all; I think it is originally a very simple thing.
Let's live without forgetting our innocence forever ☺
■ Music Credits
Words, Music: Laiqa
Arrangement & Sound Produce: Kota Matsukawa, Ryuju Tanoue, Koki Furukawa
Mix & Mastering Engineer by Kota Matsukawa
■ Release Information
Release Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Artist: Laiqa
Title: DOG
Format: Digital Single
Distribution URL: https://linkco.re/Zn6RZUvm
■ Live Information
Laiqa Live "THE MOON at NOON"
Date & Time: Saturday, May 23, 2026, Doors Open 12:00 / Performance Starts 13:00
Venue: Aoyama Tsukimiru Kimi Omou (4-9-1 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo B1F)
Tickets: Advance 4,500 yen (tax included) / 700 yen separately for drink on the day
Visitor Bonus: Original ZINE
Ticket Sales: https://livepocket.jp/e/hu-8k
■ Artist Profile
Laiqa
Born October 30, 2005, from Tokyo. During high school, she lost her place amidst anxiety and loneliness, and began to immerse herself in music, feeling a desire to "create a new world only within her heart."
Started activities with the release of her 1st Single "Iiyo ni Unmei ga" on November 26, 2025.
Released her 2nd Single "246" digitally on March 11, 2026.
■ SNS / Links
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laiqa1030
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inlaiqa/
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/laiqa1030
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laiqa1030