Amazon.com updated their track listing for "This Is The One" and the album has three new bonus tracks:
11. Simple and Clean (Bonus Track)
12. Sanctuary (Opening) (Bonus Track)
13. Sanctuary (Closing) (Bonus Track)
There is also a Video of Utada discussing her new album, track by track.
Also read the Editorial Review about This Is The One Album ...
Utada visits NHK FM
On April 24th, Utada made an appearance on NHK FM's Music Line program with Ken Ayugai.
Utada visits Power 96 Radio Station
DJ DEF had an interview with Utada, they talked about her visit to Miami, which artists who inspire her and about her new album.
Watch it here: Power 96 : DJ DEF interviews Utada
Utada on NHK Television
On April 20th, Utada was interviewed on NHK 総合テレビ
Utada visits TokyoFM
On April 18th, Utada sat down for an interview at TokyoFM.
Utada in May issue of Vibe Magazine
Take a look here. Thanks to daaznfella for the pics.
Utada in June issue of CUT Magazine
Editor of the magazine has posted images from the photoshoot on his blog. The issue comes out May 19th.
Utada on Tokio Hot 100
On April 12th, Utada was in Tokyo on J-Wave?s Tokio Hot 100 radio program.
Transcript of the show.
Pictures from the show.
Billboard Magazine Review
Billboard's April 18th issue reviews "This Is The One"
Also, they answer UtadaNet member Truten's email about sales here
Utada featured on NYLON TV
Utada Mentioned in People Magazine
Complex.com - YouTubin? With The Stars: Utada
Utada comments on a series of Youtube videos picked out by the interviewer. See what videos were shown and what she said.
Imeem.com Utada Celebrity Playlist
Utada talks about a playlist of songs she picked out. Its very interesting to hear what she says about the music she listens to track-by-track. Have a listen.
Interview with PopEater.com
Read the article here
MTV.com Articles
Is America Ready For Utada
MTV Buzzworthy: Utada - "Come Back To Me"
Utada in Billboard Magazine
In the April 4th issue of Billboard, there is brief mention of Utada in an article about Japanese musicians making it in the US. The article mentions that "Come Back To Me" is creating "considerable buzz".
"NPR.org interviews Japanese American singer Hikaru Utada who grew up dividing her time between Tokyo and New York. Already a pop-sensation in Japan, Utada explains how she found success and tells how she now plans to conquer the American music charts with her latest album, 'This is the One'."
Listen to the interview
NPR.org interview with Utada Hikaru
Utada.com has been updated with news that she will be appearing on the CBS Early Show Saturday Edition @ 8:00 am EST! Backstage Live Chat NOW! Utada is reported to be on at 9:05EST
UPDATE: Recordings of the Utada on CBS here: [CBTM] [MCML-FYI] [BackstageLive CHAT Q&A] [Full CBTM & MCML-FYI]
Also, a second update, announces that she will be on the Elvis Duran Morning Show @Monday, March 30 at 8:00 am EST, a radio show on Z100, 96.5KissFM, Y100, and Q102.
[Audio] [Pictures]
From Utada.com:
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Hi there
Utada will be in Miami today. I want to give you a heads up.
She will be a presenter at the International Dance Music Awards tonight.
And tomorrow, she will visit Power 96 to be a guest for Lucy Lopez around 2pm.
Then, she will visit Sephora on Collins Ave. so if you are in the area, pls check her out!
Utada has been and is currently making a fast-paced West-coast American promotional tour. She has been making radio appearances all across the west:
(Note we don't have all the interviews from these stations... yet)
March 18:
@ 106.1 Kiss FM in Seattle
@ C89.5FM in Seattle [SeattleWeekly blog] [U3blog pic]
[UPDATE]@ KUBE 93 in Seattle [video]
@ Z100 Music Station in Portland (Thanks to Mick Lee from Z100 for letting us know)
@ KWYL in Reno, Nevada
March 19:
@ KDND 107.9 The End in Sacramento [video2] [video3] [pics]
[UPDATE]@ KSFM/102.5 in Sacremento (Recorded interview) [video]
@ KBMB/103.5 in Sacremento (Recorded interview)
@ KNGY in San Francisco
@ KYLD in San Francisco
@ KMVQ in San Francisco
@ in LA
Monday March 23:
@ 'On Air With Ryan Seacrest' + performance [UPDATE]: Looks like this won't be live, but a pre-recorded interview/performance for a later date.
Tuesday March 24:
@ performance on KTLA's morning news [source] [VIDEO]
Last Week, Utada visited Z100 Radio station in Portland. From that visit they have an 8x10" autographed picture of Utada. They are auctioning off this item to raise money for SOLV, an environmental-volunteering orgnaization. Its for a good cause, so please consider bidding. Auction ends in two days!
So Tuesday was a long and busy day for Utada...
KTLA Morning News
She had to be in makeup at 5am to get ready for her performance on KTLA Morning News in L.A. She sang 'Me Mureo' at about 8:26am, which which then cut off by a commercial break. Then at 8:56am, she sang 'Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence-FYI' [video], which also got partially cut by commercial. Gene Simnons said 宇多田さいこです！ in Japanese to Utada. At 9:34am there was a quick interview and then she sang 'Come Back To Me' [video][mirror].
Sephora Hollywood Listening Party
And then the big event for many Californian fans. At 6pm the Sephora Hollywood was packed, waiting for Utada to arrive. A KIIS FM DJ MCed the event. There was an interview, some audience Q&A, during the playback of her songs, she would sing along, waved back and interacted with fans. Then, the MC said that 'everyone would get a photo with Utada' (which did not happen). Soon after, she was rushed out in order to catch her plane to NYC.
Many people who attended felt it was not properly organized and that the people running the event were not prepared to deal with such a large crowd. (read more experiences here)
The lesson for the NYC and Miami Sephora events, *GO EARLY and make sure you get a wristband!* ... and dont forget to print your SIGN! [UPDATE] Its 10:30am NY time, and there seems to be quite a line-up already
Videos: [Entering Sephora] [Utada Intro] [Utada Arrival] [Utada interview start] [Interview touring/FYI] [Interview MCML-FYI] [Listening to MCML-FYI] [Utada Swaying to MCML-FYI] [Interview A&C1] [Interview A&C2] [Interview Me Muero] [Listening to CBTM] [Utada Audience Q&A!] [Utada interview short clip] [Utada posing with radio host]
[cucupan's blog report]+[flickr photos]
UPDATE: High Quality photos from Pacific Rim Photo Press [pics] [slideshow]
Hikki Blog Message
In her latest message, Hikki apologizes for having to leave before finishing taking photos with fans and not being able to say goodbye. She hopes that tomorrow's appearance goes smoother.
Ryan Seacrest
ryanseacrest.com was updated today with news of Utada's performance. The Seacrest staff member writes, "Monday, she treated us to an exclusive intimate performance for ryanseacrest.com (see it on the site soon)." This is quite the disappointment if her performance is only for the ryanseacrest.com website, instead of being broadcasted on Ryan Seacrest's nationally syndicated radio show.
Blackbook Magazine Interview
A new interview, "Japanese Superstar Utada Hikaru on Life in New York" has been posted on blackbookmag.com. This is an interesting article where she talks about Life in New York, Socks, and her boyfriend.
IDJ email
For those on the Utada Island Def Jam mailing list, they sent out an email today announcing the album is now digitally on sale and the upcoming Sephora appearances, plus a new widget.
Sephora Utada Listening Parties
Just reiterating information for those planning to attend the Listening Parties. The Sephora events are also 'makeup parties', so reservation is not specifically to meet Utada but to get your make-up done and get a free makeup kit. The first hundred or so people on this list at this event will get a free makeup and kit. Otherwise, it seems it will be a first-come-first-serve deal to get inside. So plan to arrive early.
-March 24 - Sephora Hollywood
Looks like this event will be a success. The 'makeup' reservation is full, but remember to get in its first-come-first-serve. 102.7 KIISFM radio station will also be there.
-March 25 - Sephora New York
The 'makeup' RSVPs for this event also look full. Still, first-come-first-serve to get in the listening party.
-March 27 - Sephora Miami
cynth84 Quote:
It's at Sephora on South Beach 721 Collins Avenue Miami, FL 33139. Cross streets: On Collins Ave, between 7th & 8th. She'll be there from 7-9pm where Power 96 (local radio station) will interview her and she will either be performing or it will be a listening party for her album.
I called the store and the info they gave me was the first 100 people are guaranteed to go inside and will receive a makeup gift bag and a wrist band to guarantee entry. Everyone else outside will be given another type of wrist band where when people come out they will be let in.
-KTLA Morning News - March 24
Utada will be on KTLA morning news early in the AM PST Tuesday!
-On Air with Ryan Seacrest
Looks like the interview and performance was simply pre-recorded today. From her recent blog post, she performed Come Back To Me, Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence -FYI, and Me Muero tracks! Everyone keep an ear out for Utada on the Seacrest show in the coming days!
For more on the Sephora events, Read on...
Utada's latest Album, "This Is The One" is available for purchase now, to the North American market in digital form. The album is only $7.99 (may differ depending on where you buy) and comes with a digital booklet and the "Come Back To Me" music video. The track list different from the Japanese release and is the same as the earlier discovered track order on Amazon
Get it now from iTunes, Amazon, or other services.
For the week of March 23rd, 2009, Utada's music video "Come Back To Me" is featured as iTunes US's "Free Music Video of the Week" and is available for download for free.
www.Utada.com has been updated. There is a new section called Extras. A further note, the Tour section is now gone.
In the extra"s section, the following Widget is available.
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Utada posts a new vlog message during her rehearsal for the Ryan Seacrest performance!
This can also be viewed on Hikki's MySpace
Utada posts a new vlog message, searching for a 'pinky buddy' ...
This can also be viewed on Hikki's MySpace
On March 23rd, in New York, there will be an Album Release party for Utada's upcoming American album. Check out more details here for location, time, etc. It is unlikely that Utada will be making an appearance herself, as she is supposed to be on 'On Air with Ryan Seacrest' in LA on the same day and performing on KTLA the following morning.