New Single from Hi-STANDARD

Melodic punk trio Hi-STANDARD just released their first new single in about 16 years today (October 5th in Japan). In a surprising twist, the band gave fans almost no advance notice of the release, only revealing its existence the day before it was available for purchase in stores.

ANOTHER STARTING LINE features four tracks: Touch You, Another Starting Line, Nothing To Lose and Rain Forever. It is their first original release since April 2000's LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD.

They have already announced a follow-up release. A cover single titled Vintage & New, Gift Shits will go on sale on December 7th. It will feature covers of I Get Around, You Can't Hurry Love, Money Changes Everything and Happy Xmas (War Is Over).

A short version of the music video for ANOTHER STARTING LINE and an English subtitled video from SPACE SHOWER TV featuring recent live and documentary footage of Hi-STANDARD can be viewed below: