FM AICHI's "Menicon Music Contact" Monthly Personality for July 2026 Announced as "Aooo"!

FM AICHI (FM Aichi Co., Ltd. | Nagoya FM 80.7MHz / Toyohashi FM 81.3MHz) broadcasts the radio program "Menicon Music Contact," featuring a different artist as monthly personality.

In July 2026, Aooo—a talented four-member rock band preparing for their first-ever solo concert at Nippon Budokan in November—will be featured, with vocalist Riko Ishino and bassist Hikaru Yamamoto appearing as personalities.

The program will delve into behind-the-scenes stories of their second album, "Rooom," including production secrets, the emotions poured into their songs, and anecdotes from recording and production sessions. Additionally, listeners will hear exclusive four-week special talks covering the band's current mindset and determination ahead of their major November performance, as well as personal, off-stage moments between members.

◆ Broadcast and Distribution Information

You can enjoy the program through the following methods:

・Live broadcast via terrestrial FM radio (FM AICHI) ・radiko "Time Free" replay (available within one week of broadcast) ・radiko Premium "Area-Free" replay (available from anywhere in Japan) ・On-demand podcast exclusively on radiko

◆ Win Aooo-signed merchandise!

In July, one lucky winner will receive a poster signed by Aooo for "Rooom."

How to enter: It's simple! Just follow the program's official X (formerly Twitter) account and repost the designated post. Don't miss your chance to win this rare item.

◆ "Aooo" Profile

[L→R] Riko Ishino (Vo.), Surii (Gt.), Hikaru Yamamoto (Ba.), Tsumiki (Dr.)

A rock band formed by four highly accomplished musicians: Riko Ishino (Vo.), formerly of Akai Koen and active as a solo artist; Surii (Gt.), known for multiple Vocaloid hits such as "Ego Rock" and "Telecaster Boy" with millions of views, whose live performances repeatedly cause entry restrictions at festivals nationwide; Hikaru Yamamoto (Ba.), a rising-star female bassist with extensive experience on major stages including Coachella and Tokyo Dome, having performed as support musician for acts like YOASOBI and Momoiro Clover Z; and Tsumiki (Dr.), who has contributed to numerous hit songs including "Phony," "Tokyo Shandy Rendezvous" (MAISONdes), and "Bibideba" (Hoshimachi Suisei). Since their formation, Aooo has drawn significant attention as a breakout act—evidenced by the immediate sell-out of tickets for their December 2025 solo concert "Aooo Special Live 2025 \"Bazoooka\"" at Tokyo Garden Theatre.

▼ Official website: https://www.sonymusic.co.jp/artist/Aooo/

[Program Overview]

Program name: Menicon Music Contact Broadcast time: Every Saturday 12:30–13:00 Broadcast station: FM AICHI (Nagoya FM 80.7MHz / Toyohashi FM 81.3MHz) Personality: Different artist each month July 2026 personality: Aooo Program content: Features popular artists introducing their latest songs along with personal messages, insights into songwriting, and production stories. Each month, by following the program's official X account and reposting a designated post, listeners can enter a lottery for a chance to win exclusive monthly prizes. Official X account: @menicon807 Hashtag: #MeniconMusicContact