PSYCHIC FEVER are highlighting the individual personalities, backgrounds and musical influences of their seven members on their second full-length album, DIFFERENT. The Japanese group spoke with Billboard JAPAN in London around the album’s release, discussing how their experiences in Japan and overseas have shaped the group’s sound and identity.
Released July 10, DIFFERENT contains 10 tracks and follows the group’s 2022 debut album, P.C.F. The album includes the songs “I Got Ways,” “Pink Lemonade” and “If You’re Mine,” with the latter serving as the focus track. Official releases from LDH and Warner Music Japan confirm the album’s July 10 release date.
The members explained that the album title reflects the differences among them rather than presenting PSYCHIC FEVER as a group built around one identity. Their experiences performing in different countries have given them opportunities to recognize how their individual personalities, roots and musical influences contribute to the group.
For PSYCHIC FEVER, that approach represents a change from their earlier years. Tsurugi said the members have become more comfortable showing their individual identities and personal backgrounds through their music and performances. The group has also developed its sound as its members have matured as artists and performers.
The album includes a range of sounds, with “I Got Ways” presenting a more mature R&B direction and “Pink Lemonade” taking a smoother, romantic approach. “If You’re Mine” draws on UK garage influences while maintaining the group’s performance-focused style.
PSYCHIC FEVER’s international activities have also played a role in the album’s development. The seven-member group has performed outside Japan in places including the United States, Singapore, Australia and Macau, while continuing its activities in Japan. Their overseas performances have exposed the members to different audiences and musical environments.
The group has also continued building connections with artists outside Japan. Member KOKORO previously collaborated with Filipino band Lola Amour on “The Moment,” a song that gave him an opportunity to explore a sound outside PSYCHIC FEVER’s usual style. He later traveled to the Philippines and performed for local audiences.
In interviews surrounding DIFFERENT, the members have also discussed their plans for expanding their international activities. JIMMY said the group is planning a world tour, while members have expressed interest in returning to countries where they have already performed and visiting new markets. The schedule and destinations for the planned world tour have not all been confirmed.
With DIFFERENT, PSYCHIC FEVER are continuing their transition from a newly debuted Japanese act into a group increasingly focused on international audiences, while using the seven members’ different backgrounds and personalities as part of the album’s musical direction.
