Singer-songwriter Sagiri Sól will release her new single “sad mark girl :(” on Wednesday, September 9.
Produced by ALI& (80KIDZ), the track is a pop song that incorporates the texture of indie pop, one of Sagiri Sól’s musical roots, along with a light, bouncing beat. Together with its catchy melody, the song leaves a lasting impression with Sagiri Sól’s signature positive and humorous lyrics.
The lyrics lightly depict small everyday mishaps and moments when things do not go as planned—such as not being able to get up in the morning, the bus not coming, or losing her lipstick—while expressing the idea of accepting yourself as you are and moving forward at your own pace. As symbolized by the words, “Ima be sad whenever I want / Ima be happy whenever I want,” the song carries a message of embracing your emotions as they are, rather than forcing yourself to be positive on sad days or days when you cannot smile.
In addition, “sad mark girl :(” is available on Apple in Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio.
Following the August release of “next to your love” and this latest track, Sagiri Sól plans to release a new song every month through the end of the year, gradually unveiling works leading into a new phase.
On Saturday, September 26, she will hold “BACK TO MY ROOTS featuring Sagiri Sól,” a special one-night-only cover live show exploring her musical roots, at TimeOut Café & Diner.
Sagiri Sól Comment
“sad mark girl :(” was born from the feeling that even on days when things do not go well, or when you are too sad to smile, it is okay to just be as you are!
In everyday life, I think there are times when things do not go the way we want, when something sad happens, or when we simply cannot bring ourselves to smile. At times like that, you do not have to force yourself to smile. You can cry when you want to cry and smile when you want to smile. I turned my desire to be honest with my own emotions into this song.
Days when you cannot smile, days when you want to cry, and even days when you cannot even cry—the emotions you feel in those moments are an important page in your life.
I hope that by listening to this song, we can move forward together, one step at a time, while embracing our feelings just as they are.
Release Information
Artist: Sagiri Sól
Title: sad mark girl :(
Release Date: 2026/9/9
Lyrics: Sagiri Sól
Music: Sagiri Sól, ALI&
Sound Produce: ALI&
Mix & Mastering: yasu2000
Streaming
https://lnk.to/sadmarkgirl
Live Information
BACK TO MY ROOTS featuring Sagiri Sól
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Venue: TimeOut Café & Diner (LIQUIDROOM 2F, 3-16-6 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Time: Doors 18:00 / Show 19:00
Price: Advance ¥5,000 (+1 drink order)
Tickets On Sale: July 5, 2026, 12:00–
Sagiri Sól will hold “BACK TO MY ROOTS,” a special one-night-only event exploring her own roots. Originally scheduled for May 8, the performance was unfortunately canceled due to the onset of vocal cord nodules, but a new date has now been set. With roots in Iceland and Japan, Sagiri Sól has gained support for her husky, powerful voice and assured expressiveness. This will be an exceptionally personal and special evening that delves deeply into the musical origins that have shaped her journey so far. It will offer a rare opportunity to fully experience Sagiri Sól’s world, where diverse elements including rock, pop, and R&B come together. The visual artwork for the event is created by painter Masashi Ozawa.
LivePocket
https://livepocket.jp/e/sagirisol_20260926
Zaiko
https://liquidroom.zaiko.io/e/roots-sagiri-sol
INFO: TimeOut Café & Diner
03-5774-0440 / https://www.timeoutcafe.jp
Sagiri Sól Profile
A singer-songwriter of Icelandic and Japanese heritage. After participating in works by Wez Atlas and VivaOla, among others, she began releasing her own music in 2022 and has since attracted attention through collaborations with Sala, YOSA & TAAR, Sam is Ohm, The Omedetaz, and others. She released her first EP, “heat shock,” in December 2024, followed by her second EP, “lapis lazuli,” in August 2025. Upon their releases, she was selected as the cover artist for Spotify Japan playlists including RADAR: Early Noise, Soul Music Japan, and Dance Pop: Japan, and was featured on numerous other playlists. Her song “ruby” also gained attention after being selected as the ending theme for the January 2025 season of “Himitsu no Kenmin SHOW Kiwami,” and she was also featured in “SPOTLIGHT 2025,” Spincoaster’s selection of artists to watch in 2025. She has also participated in an insert song produced by origami PRODUCTIONS for the film “Wandance,” scheduled for release on November 27, 2026, further drawing attention to her work. With her husky and commanding vocal ability, humorous lyrics, and influences drawn from various cultures—including Iceland, which is part of her heritage, and Singapore, where she spent her junior high school years—she incorporates these influences into her work to express a distinctive world of her own.
Official Web
https://sagirisol.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sagirisol/
X, Twitter
https://x.com/sagiri_sol
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/sagirisol
ALI& Profile
ALI& began activities as the electro duo 80KIDZ in January 2007. Since then, 80KIDZ has consistently released works including seven full-length albums, remix collections, and a series of dance track EPs. In addition to appearing as a LIVE/DJ act at major festivals in Japan and overseas, ALI& has provided remixes and produced music for various artists, working across the boundaries of scenes and genres. In live performances, ALI& plays guitar and keyboard.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/alifrom80kidz
X, Twitter:
https://x.com/alifrom80kidz
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@zdik08morfila
bpm tokyo
“BPM,” representing the tempo that is essential to human life, combined with “TOKYO,” the place closest to the “future,” where various new things are constantly born and gather. From Tokyo, bpm tokyo introduces a new generation of artists to the world through the most current and cutting-edge music, fashion, art, and more that define Tokyo “now.”
X (Twitter):
https://x.com/bpm_tokyo
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@bpmtokyo7625
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/bpmtokyoplusasia/
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@bpmtokyo
KSR Corp
A music creative company operating the label bpm tokyo and primarily handling dance music. Focusing on street music such as HIPHOP, R&B, and REGGAE, KSR develops master recording production closely connected to the scene, distribution, artist promotion, and management support. With a view toward not only the domestic market but also the global music market, particularly Asia, KSR is strengthening its relationships with global DSPs, overseas domestic DSPs, and international master recording production teams, with the aim of creating hit content from Asia for the world.
Official HP
https://ksr-corp.com/
Head Office
Jingumae M-SQUARE, 1-4-16 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001
Linkfire
https://lnk.to/sadmarkgirl