YOASOBI on “Idol,” Billie Eilish, THE BOOK 4 & What Comes Next

YOASOBI joins Spout to talk about the global rise that has taken the Japanese duo from viral phenomenon to the Hollywood Bowl. Ayase and Ikura sit down with Tamara Dhia to discuss the release of THE BOOK 4, what closing this chapter means for YOASOBI’s next era, and how they continue turning stories into songs. They also break down their Overwatch collaboration “Orion,” including Ikura rapping in English, and look back at the unexpected success of “Idol” and how dramatically it changed their career. The duo also shares the story of how Ayase first discovered Ikura on Instagram, what it was like opening for Billie Eilish and Coldplay, the lessons they’ve picked up from performing alongside some of the biggest artists in the world, and the moments that have made them stop and wonder how far YOASOBI has come. 🎧 Listen to more Spout Podcast: http://www.spoutpodcast.com/ 📱 Follow Spout: / spoutpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices