{"product_id":"the-moon-s-elbow-lp","title":"The Moon’s Elbow [LP]","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"224\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eJapanese guitar soloist and composer Ichika Nito has gained worldwide acclaim for his innovative guitar expression that transcends borders. As of January 2026, his social media following exceeds 4.8 million across platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"782\" data-start=\"226\"\u003eDrawing inspiration from a wide range of artists and genres—including Bill Evans, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Joe Hisaishi, and Iron Maiden—he has developed a distinctive musical style characterized by unique techniques and beautifully melancholic tones, earning a passionate global fanbase. His artistry has been praised by internationally renowned musicians such as Pete Townshend (The Who), John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Zedd, Martin Garrix, and Jack Black. He has also collaborated with globally recognized guitarists including Tim Henson (Polyphia) and Marcin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1151\" data-start=\"784\"\u003eAs a composer and arranger, Ichika Nito is active on the international stage. In 2022, he co-composed and arranged “more than life” with Travis Barker for Grammy Award-winning artist Machine Gun Kelly. In visual media, his work spans film and television soundtracks, as well as commercial music, including the 2023 SEIKO PROSPEX TV commercial featuring Shohei Ohtani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1401\" data-start=\"1153\"\u003eIn 2021, Ibanez released his signature guitar model, making him the first Japanese artist in the brand’s history to receive such an honor. His headless signature model, the “ICHI10,” continues to be highly acclaimed by guitar enthusiasts worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1783\" data-start=\"1403\"\u003eIn 2023, he appeared at CHANEL’s “2022\/23 Métiers d’Art Collection” show in Tokyo, performing Ryuichi Sakamoto’s iconic “Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence.” More recently, his collaboration with the game \u003cem data-end=\"1618\" data-start=\"1602\"\u003eGenshin Impact\u003c\/em\u003e has attracted significant attention, further establishing him as a cross-cultural artist whose influence extends beyond music into fashion, visual arts, and gaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1919\" data-start=\"1785\"\u003eIn January 2026, Ichika Nito released his long-awaited first album, \u003cem data-end=\"1871\" data-start=\"1853\"\u003eThe Moon’s Elbow\u003c\/em\u003e, a culmination of his artistic journey to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1967\" data-start=\"1921\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1967\" data-start=\"1921\"\u003eIchika Nito – 1st Album “The Moon’s Elbow” [LP]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1967\" data-start=\"1921\"\u003ePre-Orders Open Today\u003cbr data-end=\"26\" data-start=\"23\"\u003eOut on June 5, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Moon’s Elbow [LP]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSide A：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWhere I Begin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eLost Stars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eEcho feat. 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