Hikaru Utada Returns to Coachella to Join Arca for Surprise Performance; Premiere of 'Electricity (Arca Remix)' Music Video Also Announced
TOKYO, JAPAN — Hikaru Utada made a surprise appearance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Sunday of the celebrated gathering's second week. This performance marked Utada's return to Coachella for the first time in three years, following their debut appearance in 2022 at the 88rising "Head in the Clouds Forever" stage.
During their appearance, Utada joined Arca, the Barcelona-based producer who remixed Utada's track "Electricity," as a special guest on stage. Under the night sky at the Gobi Stage, a packed audience erupted in cheers as “Electricity (Arca Remix)” filled the desert air. The electrifying set featured an exclusive mashup performance combining “Electricity (Arca Remix),” “One Last Kiss” — the theme song from the film Evangelion: 3.0+1.0: Thrice Upon A Time — and “Passion,” the globally beloved theme from Kingdom Hearts II. Though appearing as a guest act, the artist delivered a standout moment of the evening, leaving the stage to thunderous applause from an ecstatic American crowd. The performance was livestreamed on YouTube, drawing widespread attention. Following the set, "#HikaruUtada" quickly began trending on X in Japan's entertainment category, further highlighting the excitement and impact of the appearance.
In addition, the official music video for "Electricity (Arca Remix)" will be released on April 22 at 9 PM Japan Time via Hikaru Utada's official YouTube channel.
◆Watch the Music Video: "Electricity (Arca Remix)"
https://youtu.be/_JuWZu_3QTY
To celebrate the release of the “Electricity (Arca Remix)” music video, a special share campaign is now live.
As part of the campaign, three winners will be selected to receive an exclusive gift: Arca's Coachella setlist, personally autographed by both Arca and Hikaru Utada.
To enter, follow the official Hikaru Utada staff account @hikki_staff on X or Instagram, and post a screenshot of the YouTube music video using the hashtags #Electricity, #Arca, and #HikaruUtada.
The campaign runs until 11:59 PM (Japan Time) on Sunday, April 27. Don't miss this unique opportunity to celebrate the release and win a truly special keepsake.
Looking ahead, Hikaru Utada will also be releasing their highly anticipated new single “Mine or Yours” on May 2.
[Release Information]
Release Date: May 2
Mine or Yours
Pre-order: https://cp.digle.tokyo/utadahikaru/mineoryours/
[Available Now]
■ Electricity (Arca Remix)
Linkfire: https://erj.lnk.to/CwOF5S
■ Electricity (salute Remix)
Linkfire: https://erj.lnk.to/6mwgtw
■ Electricity (Karen Nyame KG Remix)
Linkfire: https://erj.lnk.to/Oj6fGe
■ Hikaru Utada "Electricity"
https://erj.lnk.to/dOl1bQ
