AWA to Host IS:SUE 1st Album 'QUARTET' Release Listening Party on 'AWA Lounge'

AWA Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Akimi Togashi), operator of the subscription-based music streaming service 'AWA', will host a listening party featuring IS:SUE in the online space 'AWA Lounge' on Monday, May 18, 2026, from 20:00 to 21:00. This event is free and open to everyone. This event is held to commemorate the release of IS:SUE's 1st album 'QUARTET', and will feature not only their latest songs but also exclusive voice comments from the members that can only be heard here. Anyone can participate in the AWA Lounge for free, and by downloading the AWA app in advance, users can enjoy interacting with each other via chat. Please enjoy the IS:SUE special listening party on AWA Lounge. ■ [With Exclusive Voice Comments] IS:SUE Special Listening Party on AWA Lounge Date and Time: Monday, May 18, 2026, 20:00 - 21:00 *The event may be subject to sudden cancellation. ▼ Participation URL https://mf.awa.fm/open_issue_0518_pr ■ About IS:SUE A four-member girl group named 'IS:SUE' consisting of RIN, NANO, YUUKI, and RINO, emerging from 'PRODUCE 101 JAPAN THE GIRLS', the first girls' version of the survival audition program that boasted one of the largest production scales in the Japanese entertainment industry. Through numerous trials, the connection between them was born. The birth of unprecedented NEW HEROs connecting to the world. The group name carries the meaning of 'charming and "heterogeneous" existences that captivate people with constant attention and topic-worthiness (ISSUE)'. ■ What is AWA Lounge? An online space where users can enjoy sharing music and interacting with each other in real-time. Using the 'Song Request', 'Chat', and 'Sticker' features, users in the same room can experience something akin to an online karaoke room, and all features can be enjoyed even on the Free plan. Additionally, because everyone in the room listens to the same music simultaneously, a major feature is its use as a place of 'support' to increase the play counts of favorite artists. Participating in the lounge as a STANDARD member results in greater returns to the artist. ■ App Overview 'AWA' is a subscription-based music streaming service provided by AWA Co., Ltd., jointly funded by CyberAgent, Inc. and Avex Entertainment Inc. Launched in May 2015, it has over 180 million tracks, and about 17 million playlists created by celebrities and users. It offers various pricing plans, including the 'STANDARD Plan' for 980 yen/month (incl. tax) (*1,080 yen via App Store, Google Play, convenience store payments) with all features, the 'FREE Plan' allowing use of all features except 'offline playback' for free, the 'Student Plan' for junior high school students and above at 480 yen/month (incl. tax), and the 'Artist Plan' allowing unlimited listening to a specific artist for 270 yen/month (incl. tax). 'AWA' is compatible with various devices including smartphones, PCs, TVs, car navigation systems, wearable devices, and smart speakers. With features like 'LYRIC DIVE' animating lyrics beautifully in real-time, and 'AWA Lounge', it has grown into one of Japan's largest music streaming services. Name: 'AWA' https://awa.fm/ Recommended Environment: iOS 18.0+, Android 15.0+ Windows 10 (32/64bit), Mac OS X 10.11+ Chrome, Edge, Safari (latest versions) Price: STANDARD Plan (980 yen/month) / FREE Plan (Free/month) / Student Plan (480 yen/month) / Artist Plan (270 yen/month)