Timeless Beats

[Machine Translation] September 2026: Graduation. The final chapter of Io Matsunaga s journey, packed with everything from her past achievements to a message for the future. Virtual artist Io Matsunaga is still fresh in our memories for releasing her album *Parallel Vision* in September 2025 and, immediately afterward, delivering overwhelming passion and deep emotion at her solo concert *Io Matsunaga 5th Anniversary Live Diversity"*, which featured an all-original setlist. Just as she was poised to reach new heights as an artist, the sudden announcement in January 2026 of her graduation in September" sent shockwaves not only through her listeners but also among many music industry professionals and creators. With everyone closely watching her every move as she heads toward the finale of her career, she has completed her final release the heartfelt EP *Timeless Beats* to commemorate her entire career since her debut and to express her overflowing gratitude to the listeners who have walked alongside her all this time. For the production team, she brought together an all-star lineup of artists collaborating with her for the first time, including Jin a multi-talented creator known for producing numerous legendary hits, including the Kagerou Project" and Kohey from SARUKANI, a human beatbox group active on the global stage. Furthermore, she enlisted Kazuma Ito (Arte Refact), who produced *Crossed Identity* a track that has enjoyed enduring popularity since its release and Keita Tanaka (TOPICS.LAB), who produced *Voyage of Us*, have reunited as a team of talented creators who have significantly contributed to shaping Matsunaga s musical style. This album is the culmination" of the journey that artist Io Matsunaga has embarked upon, and it is the ultimate album dedicated to everyone who has loved her songs." Please be sure to check it out.

2026年9月、卒業。駆け抜けた軌跡のすべてと、未来へのメッセージを詰め込んだ、松永依織の最終章。昨年2025年9月にアルバム『Parallel Vision』をリリースし、直後に開催された全編オリジナル曲でのワンマンライブ『松永依織 5th Anniversary Live "Diversity"』では圧倒的な熱量と大きな感動を届けたことも記憶に新しい、バーチャルアーティスト・松永依織。まさにアーティストとしてさらなる高みへ登り詰めようとするなか、今年2026年1月、突如として発表された「9月での卒業」は、リスナーのみならず多くの音楽関係者やクリエイターに大きな衝撃を与えた。活動のフィナーレへ向けて誰もがその動向を注視するなか、彼女のデビューからの活動のすべてと、これまで共に歩んできたリスナーへの溢れんばかりの感謝を伝えるため、ラストリリースとなる渾身のEP「Timeless Beats (タイムレスビーツ)」を完成させた。制作陣には、「カゲロウプロジェクト」をはじめ、数々の伝説的ヒットを生み出してきたマルチクリエイター・じん、そして世界を舞台に活躍するヒューマンビートボックスグループ・SARUKANIのKoheyなど、超豪華な初タッグアーティストを招聘。さらに、リリース以来根強い人気を誇る「Crossed Identity」を手掛けた伊藤和馬 (Arte Refact)、「Voyage of Us」を手掛けた田仲圭太 (TOPICS.LAB)という、松永の音楽性の構築に大きく貢献してきた実力派クリエイター陣も再集結した。松永依織という一人のアーティストが駆け抜けたストーリーの「集大成」であり、彼女の"歌"を愛したすべての人に捧げる究極の一枚、ぜひご注目ください。