Chilli Beans. unleash new single ‘pain’ ahead of explosive EP ‘the outside wind’
Fresh off the acclaim of their previous release “tragedy”, which climbed the Billboard Heatseekers Chart, Chilli Beans. have returned with their latest sonic firestorm: “pain”. The new single leads into their fifth EP, the outside wind, slated for release on June 25.
“pain” explores the unspoken burdens of life, diving into emotional terrain with an intensity that’s as honest as it is electrifying. The track leans into a heavier edge, amplified by an urgent message: “Feel the sound now. Just that alone. And maybe you can stand back up again.” With its blistering instrumentation and raw lyricism, the single positions itself as a cathartic live favorite and a bold new chapter in the band’s evolution.
EP set to define their next phase
Scheduled to drop June 25, the outside wind represents a turning point for Chilli Beans. Not only does it push their boundaries sonically, it deepens their signature mix of vulnerability and creative self-direction. Each track, like “pain”, reflects the group’s independent ethos – from songwriting and arrangement to visual design.
Comprising Moto (vocals), Maika (bass/vocals), and Lily (guitar/vocals), the band has made a name for itself with genre-defying releases and emotionally resonant performances. Their DIY approach and gender-neutral aesthetic have helped them carve a space in Japan’s music scene that’s both authentic and revolutionary.
2025 tours and global festival appearances
Following their sold-out 2024 solo show at Nippon Budokan, Chilli Beans. are set to maintain momentum with two major tours. The “open my mind” Hall Tour will span Japan later this year, followed by their 2025 “upside down tour”, covering seven cities in eight performances nationwide.
The band is also stepping onto the international stage in 2025 with performances confirmed for Summer Sonic and Clockenflap—two of Asia’s most iconic music festivals. These appearances signal their growing influence beyond Japan and promise to bring their dynamic live energy to new audiences.
With “pain”, Chilli Beans. reaffirm their place as one of Japan’s most compelling alt-pop forces—raw, bold, and entirely on their own terms.
