Neurotica's Kitaru to Release 1st Solo Debut EP "Jounetsu no Salty Night" on May 6th (Wed)!
Kitaru, bassist of the punk band "Neurotica," celebrates his 60th birthday and makes his solo debut as a kayōkyoku singer under his real name, Murata Kataru, releasing his 1st EP "Jounetsu no Salty Night" on May 6, 2026. The EP includes songs inspired by fan comments during live streams.
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Kitaru, the bassist of the punk band "Neurotica," which celebrates its 42nd anniversary this year, will release his 1st EP "Jounetsu no Salty Night" on May 6, 2026.
Kitaru, who turns 60 this year, will make his debut as a kayōkyoku singer under his real name, "Murata Kataru."
The title track, "Jounetsu no Salty Night," was inspired by a fan's comment during his live stream and was written and composed during the broadcast.
"Ochabaku Ondo" is a song he sang as a thank you for tips received during the program.
This song was written and composed by Jiro Kawakami of KUSU KUSU.
Another track is the theme song for his monthly solo live stream "Konya wa Tonight," which he has been broadcasting for over three years.
Pay attention to the 60-year-old's energy, which shows a different side from his bassist persona and is sure to cheer you up!
●Song Information●
Artist Name: Murata Kataru
Song Title: Jounetsu no Salty Night
01. Jounetsu no Salty Night
02. Ochabaku Ondo
03. Dakara Konya wa Tonight
04. Ochabaku Ondo (Karaoke Version)
05. Jounetsu no Salty Night (Karaoke Version)
Label Name: Rose Create
Various Streaming Services: https://lnk.to/TH-235
●Murata Kataru Profile●
Bassist of Neurotica, also responsible for composition and merchandise design. Also active in units such as spud (on hiatus) and Rockawaiians (ukulele streaming unit). Has appeared on TV as a backing band member for various artists including PUFFY, Kazuya Miyata, and Takao Horiuchi, and has provided numerous songs to artists such as Yoko Yazawa, Babyraids Japan, and Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku. Currently, he is fully committed to his monthly live streaming program "Kataru's Konya wa Tonight."
・X (formerly twitter)
https://x.com/kataru_murata
-Label HP-
https://rosecreate.jp
Kitaru, the bassist of the punk band "Neurotica," which celebrates its 42nd anniversary this year, will release his 1st EP "Jounetsu no Salty Night" on May 6, 2026.
Kitaru, who turns 60 this year, will make his debut as a kayōkyoku singer under his real name, "Murata Kataru."
The title track, "Jounetsu no Salty Night," was inspired by a fan's comment during his live stream and was written and composed during the broadcast.
"Ochabaku Ondo" is a song he sang as a thank you for tips received during the program.
This song was written and composed by Jiro Kawakami of KUSU KUSU.
Another track is the theme song for his monthly solo live stream "Konya wa Tonight," which he has been broadcasting for over three years.
Pay attention to the 60-year-old's energy, which shows a different side from his bassist persona and is sure to cheer you up!
●Song Information●
Artist Name: Murata Kataru
Song Title: Jounetsu no Salty Night
01. Jounetsu no Salty Night
02. Ochabaku Ondo
03. Dakara Konya wa Tonight
04. Ochabaku Ondo (Karaoke Version)
05. Jounetsu no Salty Night (Karaoke Version)
Label Name: Rose Create
Various Streaming Services: https://lnk.to/TH-235
●Murata Kataru Profile●
Bassist of Neurotica, also responsible for composition and merchandise design. Also active in units such as spud (on hiatus) and Rockawaiians (ukulele streaming unit). Has appeared on TV as a backing band member for various artists including PUFFY, Kazuya Miyata, and Takao Horiuchi, and has provided numerous songs to artists such as Yoko Yazawa, Babyraids Japan, and Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku. Currently, he is fully committed to his monthly live streaming program "Kataru's Konya wa Tonight."
・X (formerly twitter)
https://x.com/kataru_murata
-Label HP-
https://rosecreate.jp