What is the title of the new album by Keiji Haino and Shuta Hasunuma?

The title of the new collaborative album by Keiji Haino and Shuta Hasunuma is "U TA".

How does Keiji Haino's contribution to the album differ from his usual music?

Keiji Haino, known for his intense and abrasive avant-rock, only contributes vocals to the new album, which forces him into a "gentle and genteel" realm compared to his typical volcanic and punishing sound.

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Avant-Garde Icon Keiji Haino Collaborates with Composer Shuta Hasunuma for Soothing New Album

Q: When was the album recorded?

The album "U TA" was recorded in a studio after Haino and Hasunuma performed an iteration of it live in 2021.

7 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Keiji Haino, known for his volcanic and punishing avant-rock, contributes only vocals to new collaborative album
Composer Shuta Hasunuma's soothing instrumentation forces Haino into a "gentle and genteel" realm
Album titled "U TA" was recorded in studio after a live performance in 2021

Avant-Garde Icon Keiji Haino Collaborates with Composer Shuta Hasunuma for Soothing New Album

In a surprising collaboration, avant-garde icon Keiji Haino has teamed up with composer Shuta Hasunuma to create a new album that feels anomalous for both artists. The album, titled "U TA," was recorded in a studio after Haino and Hasunuma performed an iteration of it live in 2021.

Haino, known for his volcanic, punishing, and relentlessly brutish avant-rock and free-improv music, has taken on a different role in this project. Rather than his usual intense and abrasive approach, Haino only contributes vocals, which Hasunuma's soothing instrumentation forces into a "gentle and genteel" realm.