Whether or not they’re from China, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines or the U.S., for years document label 88rising’s mission has been to uplift and lift the voices and abilities of Asian artists all over the world. Certainly one of their most up-to-date breakout acts? Japanese music group Atarashii Gakko!

Comprised of members Suzuka, Mizyu, Rin and Kanon, Atarashii Gakko! (Japanese for “new faculty”) made their home debut with “Dokubana” in 2017 earlier than partnering with 88rising in 2021 for his or her worldwide debut, “Nainainai.” Sporting their signature faculty uniforms, the 4 ladies are on a mission to guide their technology with positivity and individuality, all whereas having enjoyable.

Their energetic performances and dopamine-inducing songs have led them to large international success. Inside the final yr alone, the group has managed to go on their first tour (together with a North American run with bought out exhibits), landed the theme track for the Japanese launch of Ghostbusters: Frozen Summer season, and, after all, made their Coachella debut within the Indio desert.

Forward of a model new album and one other upcoming world tour, Atarashii Gakko! caught up with PopCrush to debate their Coachella expertise, navigating tradition shock and their push to advertise enjoyable all over the world.

Watch Atarashii Gakko!’s “Toryanse” Music Video:

How was Coachella?

Suzuka: I felt absolutely the prospects of our songs and performances. I felt the viewers in our efficiency, melting into one another — united. It was a extremely, actually extraordinary expertise to really feel all of the oneness and pleasure.

How was it assembly different artists who have been additionally performing? Who did you get starstruck from?

Suzuka: So technically we didn’t actually meet any artists however we did occur to stumble upon Lauryn Hill. She was simply ending up her efficiency and as we have been simply ending an interview, we ran into one another. How fortunate it was!

Rin: We have been like, oh my God! I used to be shaking. That’s just about it. It was very nice to be there [with all those] implausible artists.

You have visited the U.S. a few occasions now for excursions and a few competition appearances. Have you ever skilled any culture-shock moments?

Rin: The primary time I got here right here I went to the grocery store. The whole lot was so large! And I noticed a yogurt jar and oh my goodness! It was so large, like a bucket. So, I used to be type of stunned by how huge every little thing was.

Suzuka: So huge!

What are your routines to prepare and get your self amped up?

Suzuka: So we do that pinky promise the place all of us intertwine and cross our pinkies with one another. And this brings the ability we want for the stage.

Mizyu: After which we simply have enjoyable as a lot as we will.

Did you guys really feel any strain from the final time you have been right here?

Rin & Kanon: No strain. By no means.

Suzuka: We’re simply having enjoyable! Spreading good vitality whereas having it!

Mizyu: At all times able to rock and roll.

Suzuka: We’re simply doing what we love and the gang simply type of ended up supporting what we do. I hope that they proceed to help us and obtain and thrive with us in no matter we do and put out to the world.

Watch Atarashii Gakko!’s “Tokyo Calling” Music Video:

You may have a brand new album popping out. What can we anticipate?

Suzuka: Good vitality.

Mizyu: Come to one in every of our stay exhibits on our subsequent world tour! We are going to give 1000 p.c extra in order that you will notice what Atarashii Gakko! is fabricated from.

It has been a loopy journey since Head within the Clouds Pageant final yr. What’s the one factor that has been essentially the most memorable for you as a bunch?

Rin: Our yr was fairly lengthy! Acting at Coachella is unquestionably essentially the most memorable one for me. It gave us this sense that something is feasible. And it was a serious alternative to current ourselves and our work to the world.

Suzuka: For me, it was our first North American tour that was essentially the most memorable taking place inside our one yr to date.

Now, if there’s one factor you need the world to learn about Atarashii Gakko!, what’s it?

All: Our stay performances!

Suzuka: Our stay exhibits! Most positively.

Mizyu: What it’s wish to see one in every of our stay performances.

What’s in your thoughts proper now?

Suzuka: I’m glad it’s sunny. I used to be like, sure!

Rin: I’m wanting ahead to acting on stage extra.

Kanon: Jet lag.

How do you guys beat jet lag?

Mizyu: I don’t know!