Tokyo-based living-oriented pop band utari released the new single “ビター” on Wednesday, October 28.
“ビター” is the final song in utari’s series of four singles released every other month, which began in April 2026. It is a mid-tempo ballad about the bittersweet feelings that accompany the end of a tender romance.
The song features a dramatic chorus that invites live singalongs, bringing the feel of classic US and UK pop together with Japanese phrasing within a single song.
Release Information
utari “ビター”
Release Date: 2026.10.28 (Wed)
Digital Single
Release URL: https://friendship.lnk.to/bitter_utari
Tracklist:
- ビター
Artist Information
utari
A Tokyo-based living-oriented pop band whose music blends Japanese popular song, children’s songs, jazz, hip-hop, and alternative rock. “utari” means “companions” or “family” in the Ainu language.
Vocal: 立花明音 (Tachibana Akane)
Guitar: 小原 (Obara)
Keyboard: おがわもみじ (Ogawa Momiji)
Drums: 高橋直人 (Takahashi Naoto)
