High School Light Music Club Band "Peta" Releases 1st Single "Asake" Today, June 10th (Wed)!

The 1st single "Asake" by "Peta," a light music club band of current high school students from Rikkyo Niiza High School, has started distribution on various music distribution services today, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

This is the first digital single from "Peta," a band formed by high school light music club members who won the "High School Light Music Grand Prix 2026 Spring" held this past March, receiving significant acclaim. The song captivates with the atmosphere of classic J-POP that evokes a sense of nostalgia, coupled with a rock ballad sound that easily stays in your ears.

While possessing a universal quality that resonates with everyone, the melody development, which changes between the first and second verses, along with the deep vocals of the lead singer, Yamaguchi, creates a unique worldview. We hope you will experience the lyrical melody that gently embraces your feelings.

This song was recorded as a special prize for winning the High School Light Music Grand Prix 2026 Spring.

■ Release Information

Asake

Peta "Asake (asaake)"

Distribution Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Distribution URL: https://peta.lnk.to/asaake

■ Member Comments

Yamaguchi (Vo/Gt)
I am delighted to be able to release our commemorative 1st single, "Asake." This song is the one where I've expressed my feelings most honestly, and it's a very precious song to me. I'm happy to be able to deliver such a song as my first digital single. Although it's a song about myself, looking back now, I feel it's filled with emotions that everyone has experienced at least once. I would be happy if you could enjoy it while relating it to your own feelings!

Kumahai (Gt/Cho)
I'm still astonished and deeply grateful that a band formed on a whim in the music club, which I joined on a whim, is now releasing a song! What emerged from the recording is, quite literally, a record of the not-so-beautiful emotions that each of the five of us held during a certain summer. I would be grateful if you could play it repeatedly and immerse yourselves in it.

Yoneyama (Key/Cho)
This song is one where I incorporated chorus for the first time in a serious way, and it's packed with new challenges for me. As the song's quality improved, I realized my expressive range had greatly expanded. I also believe this song has significantly changed our destiny. I hope many people will listen to this song, which is filled with so many thoughts and challenges.

Komine (Ba/Cho)
This is a song that holds a lot of personal meaning for me. I hope it becomes such a song for everyone who listens to it as well. Thank you.

Shimizu (Dr/Cho)
I'm happy that this song, which I've been working on for a long time, will become known to more people through digital distribution. It's a good song, so I hope many people will spread the word about it. That would make me happy.

"Peta" is also scheduled to perform at the outdoor free live event "High School Light Music Grand Prix Music Festival 2026" to be held on Friday, August 21, 2026. This is a valuable opportunity to see high school bands that performed at the Light Music Grand Prix live, so don't miss it!

■ Live Overview

High School Light Music Grand Prix Music Festival 2026

OtoRadi Presents
High School Light Music Grand Prix Music Festival 2026

Date: Friday, August 21, 2026 (Time TBD)

Venue: Ikebukuro West Exit Park Outdoor Theater, Global Ring Theater

Tickets: Free Admission

Performers (Scheduled):
Peta

OtoRadi Band

MĀRAJAQK (ex.MUSIQA)

Mume! Shojo

Karan-do

Ore-ra no Deai wa Hamburger

3rd High School Light Music Grand Prix 2026 Summer Winning Band

Furthermore, the "3rd High School Light Music Grand Prix 2026 Summer," a live stage where high school bands from all over Japan compete with original songs, which "Peta" won last time, will be held on August 20th.

The judges for the finals will be MCs atagi (Awesome City Club) and Yuyuuta, along with UK (MOROHA), Koki Okamoto (OKAMOTO'S), and ZAQ, making a total of five judges. Once again, professional musicians active on the front lines will gather. They will evaluate the high school students' musicality from multiple angles with their professional insights.

Entry applications are being accepted on the official website until July 5th. The winning band will receive professional recording and music distribution as a prize. Additionally, they will perform at the "High School Light Music Grand Prix Music Festival" held the following day and at "OtoRadi 3rd LIVE" held at Zepp Shinjuku at the end of the year. The competition awaits challenges from the next generation of talent following "Peta."

■ Competition Overview

3rd High School Light Music Grand Prix 2026 Summer

OtoRadi Presents
3rd High School Light Music Grand Prix 2026 Summer

Official Website: https://keion-gp.com

Competition Concept: The High School Light Music Grand Prix aims to "become a catalyst for new generation talents who will lead the next music scene to be known to the world." This competition provides the best stage for them to fully demonstrate their talent.

Entry Period: Until July 5, 2026

Finals: Thursday, August 20, 2026, 18:00~ Live broadcast on OtoRadi YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@otonariradio

Sponsors: Accepting applications

■ Peta "Asake"

■ Program Overview

OtoRadi

atagi & Yuyuuta's OtoNavi Radio (OtoRadi)

"atagi & Yuyuuta's OtoNavi Radio" is a music radio program hosted by "atagi," the vocalist/guitarist of Awesome City Club, and "Yuyuuta," a pianist YouTuber. It is broadcast live once a month on Wednesdays at 9 PM. With the theme "Making Music More Accessible!", it features live cover performances of famous songs and in-depth discussions about music.

YouTube Channel "atagi x Yuyuuta's OtoNavi Radio"
https://www.youtube.com/@otonariradio