Farewell Party: Dance Away the Drama with TAMIW’s Bold New Sound

Get ready for a wild ride—TAMIW is about to shake up your playlist! Hailing from Osaka, this leftfield quartet is dropping their new album, ‘Farewell Party,’ on May 14th, 2025 via Niwer Records. And guess what? The buzz began early with the release of their fresh single A.H.O. You can pre-save the album at this link and dive straight into the official video for A.H.O and stream the track at this spot.

Vocalist TamiKeem sums it up perfectly: “A.H.O is a cheeky way of calling someone a ‘fool’ in Kansai dialect. Life’s full of pesky human dramas, so why not kick back, ditch the nonsense, and dance it out?” He playfully imagines a world where only cats and dogs call the shots—an idea that captures the song’s vibrant spirit. With raw lyrics wrapped in a cheerful sound, this track is all about shaking off the stress and losing yourself in the music.

This new single follows on the heels of their 2024 AA-side tracks Deep ‘n’ Shallow and Overcome, as well as early 2025’s hit Pay Me Back!!, which garnered plenty of blog buzz and even caught the ear of BBC 6music’s Cerys Matthews. TAMIW’s dynamic approach—melding electronic beats, bass, hip-hop elements, and rich sampling with analog synths—cements their status as true indie innovators.

Recording all their music at Hidden Place, their own Osaka-based studio nestled on the quirky grounds of Senjyu-in temple (yes, the one that doubles as an animal cemetery and pet funeral service), TAMIW blends creativity with a touch of the unexpected. The band’s drummer and producer, BON-SAN, even spends his days as a monk conducting animal funerals—a detail that only adds to the band’s intriguing allure.

Since forming in 2018 with the charismatic Tami leading the charge, TAMIW has never looked back. Their debut album ‘flower vases’ hit the scene the same year they launched a 20-date US tour in 2019, followed by the sophomore album ‘future exercise’ in 2020, a standout performance at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ROOKIE A GO-GO in 2021, the EP Floating Girls in 2022, and then the 2023 album ‘Fight For Innocence’.

There’s even more to look forward to—details about ‘Farewell Party’ and UK tour dates are on the horizon. In the meantime, mark your calendars and get ready to join the party.

‘Farewell Party’ track list

1. A Silent Letter [3:30]
2. Anthem of Sutra [5:06]
3. Deep ‘n’ Shallow [3:57]
4. Interlude 01 [1:48]
5. We are Not Friends (ft. SOMAOTA) [3:50]
6. Pay Me Back!! [4:06]
7. Sudan [2:57]
8. Run the World (ft. SHIMMY) [4:22]
9. A.H.O [3:55]
10. Interlude 02 [1:55]
11. Overcome [4:40]
12. 3 Stupid Thieves [3:45] (CD ONLY BONUS TRACK)

So, whether you’re here to pre-save, stream, or simply soak in the creative vibe, TAMIW’s ‘Farewell Party’ is set to be a game changer. Get ready to kick back, dance, and let the music take over!