WurtS Release Debut Mini Album 'SPARK' With Exclusive Zine
After taking a six-month hiatus earlier this year to reset creatively, WurtS is stepping boldly into chapter two with the announcement of their first mini album. SPARK arrives October 21, 2026, and it’s shaping up to be a fascinating snapshot of where this self-produced artist is headed.
For those new to WurtS: the project represents a distinctly modern approach to Japanese rock, blending theatrical sensibilities with electronic production and genre-fluid songwriting. The hiatus wasn’t idle time—it was a deliberate creative reset that yielded over 20 new compositions, six of which will appear on this release.
The tracklist spans intriguing sonic territory. “INSIDE” delivers grandiose, anthemic rock with cinematic weight, while “SOMEDAY”—originally written as a commercial jingle for a Japanese cheese brand—pulls influence from gospel, soul, and Motown aesthetics. Four additional unreleased tracks round out the package, promising variety across the six-song runtime.
What really sets SPARK apart is the limited edition physical edition, which includes WurtS ZINE Vol.1, a 32-page companion publication that deconstructs the WurtS philosophy. Fans get unprecedented access to behind-the-scenes material: previously untold stories, early sketches of artwork and music video concepts, and original lyric drafts. For anyone curious about WurtS’s creative process as a self-producing artist, this is essential reading.
The limited edition (CD + zine) retails for ¥3,850, while the standard edition costs ¥2,500. Various retailers are stocking exclusive bonuses: trading cards at Universal Music Store, artworking stickers at Tower Records, mega jackets on Amazon, and postcards at general retailers.
WurtS is also launching the SPARK NIGHT PROM tour across five major Japanese cities this autumn and winter, with dates in Sapporo, Nagoya, Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka.
Dive into the special website for full details on the zine contents, trading card designs, and tour ticketing: https://sp.universal-music.co.jp/wurts/mini_album_spark/. The previously released singles “SOMEDAY” and “INSIDE” are streaming now across all major platforms.