Cibo Matto Reunite for Tour; LP Planned

June dates announced while the band plots out a 2012 release for the new material. Watch teaser video clip, below.

By Blurt Staff

Miho Hatori and Yuka C. Honda have announced a Cibo Matto reunion with two short "sneak preview" tours this summer, calling the tours "YEAH BASICALLY CIBO MATTO". The first, from June 21st-26th, will be on the West Coast, with a second East Coast/Midwest run July 11th-20th.

The NY-based Japanese rockers are also in the process of writing new songs for an upcoming album, which is scheduled for release by early 2012. One can expect to hear some of these new songs, as well as many from their ‘90s repertoire, at these upcoming shows. Plans are also to stream some of these new songs on their new website www.yeahbasicallycibomatto.com, as the tours approach. The duo have also filmed a short teaser video, featuring a clip of one of the new tracks:

Cibo Matto recently played benefit concerts for Japan relief in New York. Reports are of "a stunning return to form... the undeniable chemistry, unique sensibility, and infectious grooves will again delight dedicated fans while also attracting new listeners."

6/21    Seattle, WA - Neumo's
6/22    Vancouver, BC - Fortune
6/23    Portland, OR - Doug Fir
6/25    San Francisco, CA - Bimbo's
6/26    Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Bowl w/Yellow Magic Orchestra
7/12    Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl
7/14    Chicago, IL - Lincoln Hall
7/16    Toronto, ON - Mod Club
7/18    New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
7/19    Washington, DC - Rock N Roll Hotel
7/20    Boston, MA - Brighton Music Hall