Hikaru Utada releases new single ‘Mine or Yours’, joins Zane Lowe and debuts on THE FIRST TAKE

Hikaru Utada returns with new single ‘Mine or Yours’, released worldwide on May 2nd via EPIC Records Japan.

‘Mine or Yours’ is Utada’s first original release since their best-of compilation ‘SCIENCE FICTION’, which was released in December to coincide with the 25th anniversary of their 1998 debut.

In support of the release, Utada made a pair of high-profile appearances. They joined The Zane Lowe Show on Apple Music for an in-depth conversation—their first on the platform since 2022—offering rare insight into Utada’s songwriting process and current outlook. The episode premiered live on May 2nd and is now available to stream via the Apple Music YouTube channel.

Utada also made their debut on THE FIRST TAKE, the popular YouTube performance series known for its single-shot recordings. Their rendition of ‘Mine or Yours’, the 544th entry in the series, premiered on Friday night, May 2nd. It follows a lineage of stripped-back performances that have drawn millions of views and introduced Japanese artists to broader audiences.

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The new single follows a string of remix releases for ‘Electricity’, a track from ‘SCIENCE FICTION’ that was reworked by Karen Nyame KG, Arca, and salute. Their surprise appearance at Coachella 2025 during Arca’s second-weekend set included a live mashup of ‘Electricity (Arca Remix)’ alongside ‘One Last Kiss’ and ‘Passion’. The performance marked Utada’s second-ever appearance at the California festival, drawing immediate attention online.

‘Mine or Yours’ is now available on all major streaming platforms.

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