f5ve Release Debut Album SEQUENCE 01 Featuring Kesha Listen Now
Japanese pop sensation F5VE have officially dropped their highly anticipated debut album, SEQUENCE 01, available now via LDH Records / Three Six Zero Recordings. Alongside the album, the group released their latest single and music video, “Sugar Free Venom” featuring Kesha—a bold, intoxicating blend of J-pop and trap that’s already making waves.
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🎧 Listen to SEQUENCE 01: f5ve.ffm.to/sequence01
🎧 Listen to “Sugar Free Venom” feat. Kesha: f5ve.ffm.to/sugarfreevenom
📺 Watch the official music video: youtu.be/LmFsQm4DfPo
A Futuristic Pop Experience: “Sugar Free Venom” ft. Kesha
Directed by Charlotte Rutherford who has worked the likes of PinkPantheress & Nicki Minaj and Crystalline Structures Studio, the “Sugar Free Venom” video transports fans to a surreal nightclub bathed in dreamlike pink and purple hues. With sleek choreography inspired by the venomous elegance of snakes, the track draws from Habushu—a snake-infused Japanese whisky—and the sweet edge of local soft drinks. It’s a track that celebrates the complexity of femininity: sweet, spicy, and powerful.
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Produced by BloodPop® and featuring a fierce verse from Kesha, the song is an electrifying mix of grit and glam. Kesha’s contribution includes a nostalgic nod to her viral 2012 Tokyo subway performance of “Die Young.”
“When we dance to this song, we feel strength that says it’s okay to be ourselves, even if we’re not perfect,” F5VE shared. “It’s like turning the ‘venom’ inside us into a weapon. This song is packed with raw, unapologetic power.”
About the Album: SEQUENCE 01
Released on May 5th, SEQUENCE 01 marks the official launch of F5VE’s sonic universe. Executive produced by BloodPop® with additional production from A.G. Cook (Charli XCX, Utada Hikaru), Hudson Mohawke, Count Baldor, and AOBeats, the album is a genre-defying blend of hyperpop, rock, funk, and electronic elements—crafted with futuristic flair and multilingual hooks.
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Tracklist:
- initiate sequence 01
- underground
- magic clock
- ufo
- firetruck
- lettuce
- sugar free venom (feat. Kesha)
- television
- bow chika wow wow
- jump
- リア女 (real girl)
From battling toxic work culture to time-traveling clocks and gacha-loving aliens, SEQUENCE 01 is a whimsical, cinematic journey into a nostalgic future. Returning hits like “Magic Clock,” “UFO,” “Underground,” and debut single “Lettuce” join several new dreamlike tracks, creating a surreal but cohesive narrative.
“We’ve broken free from genres, mixing diverse elements to bring infinite possibilities—it’s our dream sequence!” F5VE said. “We hope this album transcends language and borders and touches hi-5s all over the world.”
Album Release Party in LA + U.S. Festival Debut
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To celebrate the album drop, F5VE will host their official SEQUENCE 01 release party on May 17, 2025, in Los Angeles in partnership with Subculture. The night will include the group’s first-ever LA performance, plus DJ sets from Underscores and Umru (special B2B set).
F5VE will also make their U.S. festival debut at LadyLand 2025 on June 27 in Brooklyn, NY, joining a powerful lineup that includes Cardi B, FKA Twigs, and Pabllo Vittar.
🎟 Full live dates and tickets: f5veofficial.com/live
New Merch Line + Physical Albums Now Available
Earlier this year, F5VE launched their first-ever merchandise line, offering fans a bold range of apparel and collectibles:
- F5VE-coded t-shirts, hoodies, and yoga pants
- The signature UFO snapback (as seen in the “UFO” remix video)
- Logo sticker packs, USBs, and the Chika tote bag
The physical editions of SEQUENCE 01 (CD & vinyl) come with exclusive photocards, stickers, and a foldout poster.
🛒 Shop now: shop.f5veofficial.com
Global Buzz & Critical Acclaim
With millions of streams and co-signs from Rosalía, Grimes, A.G. Cook, and more, F5VE are quickly becoming one of J-pop’s most innovative exports. Named among Harper’s Bazaar Japan’s “Most Powerful People of 2025”, and spotlighted by NME, DAZED, i-D, and PAPER, their rise shows no signs of slowing down.
Press Highlights:
- “F5VE are the alluring, galactic pop quintet of the moment.” – VOGUE
- “Zany inter dimensional agents sending futuristic pop transmissions from Tokyo.” – NME
- “The charismatic quintet shaking up J-pop.” – DAZED
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