Power Push: Hammer Head Shark Bring Their New EP ‘a i r’ on the ‘air in hurt TOUR’
Tokyo alternative rock band Hammer Head Shark announce their second EP, ‘a i r,’ for November 2026 and a 13-date nationwide tour ending with a solo show at Shibuya WWW X.
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Tokyo four-piece Hammer Head Shark will release their second EP, 『a i r』, in November 2026. The band will take the new release on the road with the “air in hurt TOUR,” a 13-date run across Japan that begins at Chiba LOOK on November 20 and closes with a solo show at Shibuya WWW X on March 13, 2027.
Quick facts
| Band | Hammer Head Shark (ハンマーヘッドシャーク) |
| Based in | Tokyo, Japan |
| Members | ながいひゆ (vocals/guitar), 藤本栄太 (guitar), 後藤旭 (bass), 福間晴彦 (drums) |
| Sound | Alternative rock with shoegaze textures and an intimate, emotionally direct vocal |
| New release | 2nd EP 『a i r』, November 2026 |
| Tour | “air in hurt TOUR,” November 2026–March 2027 |
| Links | Official X · Spotify · YouTube |
Who are Hammer Head Shark?
Hammer Head Shark are a Tokyo-based four-piece whose music sits between alternative rock and shoegaze. Their songs can feel hazy and expansive, but the melodies and vocals stay close and human—like someone finding the words for a feeling while it is still unfolding. That contrast is a big part of what makes the band compelling: layers of guitars create a wide-open atmosphere, while the voice gives it a clear emotional center.
The band released their first full-length album, 『27℃』, in 2025. For a first listen, try “ぼくらふたりきり” (“The Two of Us Alone”). The song is a strong introduction to their balance of soft-focus guitar color and direct, unguarded songwriting.
Second EP 『a i r』 arrives in November
Hammer Head Shark will release their second EP, 『a i r』, in November 2026. The title is styled with spaces between the letters: lowercase a, a space, lowercase i, a space, lowercase r. Track details and the release schedule have not yet been announced; the band says more information will follow.
The “air in hurt TOUR” gives the new songs room to travel beyond Tokyo, with dates in Chiba, Kyoto, Sendai, Sapporo, Yokohama, Kanazawa, Takamatsu, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Okayama, Osaka and Nagoya. Guest artists are TBA for the listed dates. The tour concludes in Tokyo with a solo performance at Shibuya WWW X.
Listen first
“air in hurt TOUR”: all dates
| Date | Venue | Doors / Start | Guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | Chiba LOOK | 18:30 / 19:00 | TBA |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Kyoto GATTACA | 18:30 / 19:00 | TBA |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | Sendai enn 2nd | 18:30 / 19:00 | TBA |
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 | Sapporo SPIRITUAL LOUNGE | 17:30 / 18:00 | TBA |
| Wed, Dec 23, 2026 | Yokohama F.A.D. YOKOHAMA | 18:30 / 19:00 | TBA |
| Sun, Jan 24, 2027 | Kanazawa vanvan V4 | 17:30 / 18:00 | TBA |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | Takamatsu TOONICE | 18:30 / 19:00 | TBA |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | Fukuoka UTERO | 18:30 / 19:00 | TBA |
| Sat, Jan 30, 2027 | Hiroshima 4.14 | 17:30 / 18:00 | TBA |
| Sun, Jan 31, 2027 | Okayama PEPPERLAND | 17:30 / 18:00 | TBA |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 (national holiday) | Osaka Pangea | 17:30 / 18:00 | TBA |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | Nagoya CLUB UP SET | 18:30 / 19:00 | TBA |
| Sat, Mar 13, 2027 | Shibuya WWW X — solo show | 17:15 / 18:00 | — |
Tickets
All shows are standing, ¥3,900 (tax included) plus one drink. The official advance presale ran from Friday, September 11 at 21:00 through Sunday, September 27 at 23:59, 2026, and has ended. Check e+ for current ticket availability and any later sales announcements.
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Release details, guests and ticket information may change. Please check the band’s official X account and e+ ticket page for updates.