Rol3ert is kicking off 2026 with the release of ‘savior’ via Exciter Records — and a bold new music video to match.
The 20-year-old Japanese singer-songwriter, known for his emotionally resonant lyrics and genre-blurring sound, delivers a visual that marks a turning point in his artistic evolution. Self-produced and sonically drenched in retro ‘80s pop textures with alt-rock grit, ‘savior’ introduces a new narrative direction — for the first time, Rol3ert turns the spotlight outward, centering on “someone” else: a girl.
The release follows the regional success of ‘(how could i be) honest?’, his viral single from December 2025 that charted in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, reached No. 5 on Singapore’s Shazam, and earned heavy rotation on 987FM. The track surged past 500,000 streams in under a month and sparked waves of fan content across Asia.
This regional momentum arrives alongside growing industry recognition. After winning Best Breakthrough Artist at the Tokyo Alter Music Awards in October 2025, and being selected as part of Spotify Japan’s RADAR: Early Noise 2026, the younf artist continues to build steady traction across Asia and beyond.
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