Ikeda Norio | New Single Out Now

Some songs don’t just play in your ears — they plant something inside you. Dreaming Now, the latest single from singer-songwriter Ikeda Norio, is exactly that kind of song.
From the very first note, there’s a warmth to it. A lightness. The kind of breezy, feel-good pop sound that makes you want to roll down the windows on a sunny morning and just breathe. But beneath that bright, refreshing melody is something more meaningful: a genuine, heartfelt message about the power of dreaming — not someday, not eventually, but right now.

The Sound: Fresh, Bright, and Instantly Uplifting
Dreaming Now wraps itself in the kind of clean, melodic pop production that feels both timeless and immediately contemporary. It’s the kind of track that doesn’t try too hard — it simply shines. Light percussion, a hook that stays with you long after the song ends, and Ikeda’s warm vocal delivery all come together to create something that feels like a breath of fresh air.
If you’ve had a long week, a tough month, or simply a moment where you forgot to look up — this song is the reminder you didn’t know you needed.

The Message: Dream Boldly, Dream Now
The title says it all: not Dreaming Someday, not Dreaming Eventually — Dreaming Now.
There’s real intention behind that word choice. The song carries a deeply positive message about hope and the future — the idea that the dreams we hold inside us don’t have to wait. That the act of believing in something better, something possible, is itself powerful. And that the present moment is the perfect place to start.
In a world that often tells us to be realistic, to wait our turn, to manage expectations — Dreaming Now gently pushes back. It says: Your dreams are valid. Your future is worth hoping for. Start now.
It’s the kind of message that resonates whether you’re just starting out, navigating a major change, or simply looking for a little encouragement to keep going.

About the Artist
Ikeda Norio (池田典生) is a Japanese singer-songwriter based in Saitama, who began releasing original music in 2026. With a background as rich and layered as his music, Norio brings a unique perspective to his songwriting — one shaped by decades of professional experience, a deep love of storytelling, and a belief that music can connect people across any boundary.
His songs are distributed worldwide via TuneCore Japan and are available on all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, and more. Dreaming Now is the latest chapter in a growing catalogue of original music that blends accessible pop sensibility with genuine emotional depth.

Listen Now
Ready to feel something good?
🎵 Stream “Dreaming Now” on Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/jp/album/dreaming-now/1869881325?i=1869881328
Also available on Spotify, TikTok, and all major streaming platforms.

If this song made you smile, made you remember a dream you’d set aside, or simply brightened your day — share it with someone who needs it. Dreams grow when they’re shared.

Tags: #IkedaNorio #池田典生 #DreamingNow #NewMusic #IndiePopJapan #Singer-Songwriter #TuneCore #PositiveVibes #MusicRecommendation

池田典生 | 新シングル配信中

夢を持つことを、いつの間にか後回しにしていないだろうか。
シンガーソングライター・池田典生の最新シングル「Big Dreamでいこう」は、そんな私たちの背中を、爽やかに、力強く押してくれる一曲だ。タイトルからして清々しい。「Big Dream」――大きな夢。そして「でいこう」という言葉が加わることで、ただの願望ではなく、一緒に踏み出す決意へと変わる。

サウンド：踏み出したくなる、爽快なポップチューン
明るく弾むようなポップサウンドが、聴く人の気持ちを自然と前向きにしてくれる。重さがなく、軽やか。でも軽薄ではない。池田典生の温かいボーカルと、耳に残るメロディラインが一体となって、まるで晴れた空の下を歩いているような開放感を生み出している。
通勤中に聴けば足取りが軽くなり、落ち込んだ朝に流せばそっと顔を上げさせてくれる。日常のどんな場面にも寄り添える、そんな懐の深い一曲だ。

メッセージ：「Big Dream」は、誰かのものじゃない。あなたのものだ。
「大きな夢なんて、特別な人だけのもの」――そう思ってしまうことがある。でもこの曲は、そのモノサシをやさしくひっくり返してくれる。
Big Dreamでいこうというタイトルには、「夢は大きければ大きいほどいい」「遠慮しなくていい」「一人じゃなく、一緒に行こう」という温かいメッセージが込められている。未来への希望を、もう少しだけ大切に抱きしめていいんだと、この曲は教えてくれる。
夢を語ることが恥ずかしくなってしまった人へ。前に進む理由を探している人へ。あるいは、ただ今日を少し明るく過ごしたい人へ。この曲は、そのすべての人に届く言葉を持っている。

アーティスト紹介
池田典生は、埼玉県川越市を拠点に活動するシンガーソングライター。2026年からオリジナル楽曲のリリースを本格始動し、日常の中にある感情や想いを、親しみやすいポップサウンドに乗せて届けている。楽曲はTuneCore Japanを通じて世界配信され、Spotify・Apple Music・TikTokをはじめとする主要プラットフォームで聴くことができる。
「Big Dreamでいこう」は、夢と希望をテーマにした彼の音楽世界を象徴する一曲。聴けば聴くほど、自分の中の何かが動き出す、そんな力を持った楽曲だ。

今すぐ聴く
さあ、あなたもBig Dreamでいこう。
🎵 Apple Musicで「Big Dreamでいこう」を聴く：
https://music.apple.com/jp/album/big-dream%E3%81%A7%E3%81%84%E3%81%93%E3%81%86/1869881829?i=1869882014
Spotify・TikTokその他主要ストリーミングサービスでも配信中。

この曲を聴いて、心が少し軽くなったなら――ぜひ大切な人にシェアしてください。夢は、語り合うことでもっと大きくなります。

タグ： #池田典生 #IkedaNorio #BigDreamでいこう #BigDream #新曲 #シンガーソングライター #インディーポップ #TuneCore #夢 #ポジティブ #音楽のある生活

https://linkco.re/Z43setR3?lang=ja

Hello, this is Norio Ikeda.
I’m excited to announce the release of my new single “Right Beside You” across all major music streaming platforms.

About the Song

“Right Beside You” is a medium-tempo pop song that expresses feelings for someone special.
In our daily lives, there are moments when we feel the warmth of having someone close by and the preciousness of supporting each other. This song captures those irreplaceable bonds we find in our everyday moments.
The emotions that transcend words, the happiness of being together through both difficult times and joyful moments—I’ve expressed these universal themes through gentle melodies.

My Message

I hope that when you listen to this song, you’ll think of someone special in your life.
Whether it’s family, a partner, or friends—I would be delighted if this song helps you rediscover the wonder of having someone “right beside you” in your life’s journey.

Streaming Information

“Right Beside You” is now available on all major music streaming platforms:
∙ Apple Music
∙ Spotify
∙ Amazon Music
∙ YouTube Music
∙ LINE MUSIC
Please give it a listen, and if you enjoy it, I would greatly appreciate it if you could add it to your playlists or share it with others.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback.

Have you ever felt lately that, even though you’re living your life properly, something is missing?

You’re working. You’re fulfilling your responsibilities.
Yet, in a fleeting moment, you feel a sense of emptiness deep in your chest.
You can’t pinpoint the reason, but for some reason, you just don’t feel fulfilled.

At night, after you’ve dimmed the lights in your room.
In those quiet moments when only your smartphone screen glows.
You casually check the numbers on the screen, and your spirits sink just a little.
I’m sure many people have had that kind of experience.

But it’s surprisingly hard to talk to someone about it.
Because if you just say, “I’m fine,” that’s the end of it.
Even if you’re not really fine.

What I’d like to introduce today is a song that resonates with those feelings that are hard to put into words.

There are no flashy arrangements.
Just a quiet piano and soft layers of sound.
And a voice that speaks directly to you.

What’s particularly striking is the other voice.
The chorus, overlapping gently as if to offer comfort, gives you the feeling that someone is right beside you.

It doesn’t offer strong encouragement, nor does it force you to look forward.
It simply tells you, “It’s okay just as you are.”

That alone makes it a little easier to breathe.
That’s the kind of music this is.

This song isn’t just about money.
Rather, its essence lies in how we face our “lack.”

Is it a lack of numbers?
Or a lack of time to talk with someone?
Or perhaps a lack of a voice that acknowledges us?

There isn’t just one answer.

But one thing is certain:
somewhere out there, there is someone who feels the same way.

If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed right now.
If you’re tired of saying “I’m fine.”

This song will surely sit quietly by your side.

And without forcing anything on you, it will simply tell you this:

—You’re not alone.

Released April 15, 2026

Just a little bit, as dawn breaks.
You might be able to look forward a little more than you did yesterday.

最近、「ちゃんと生きているのに、どこか足りない」と感じることはありませんか。

仕事もしている。責任も果たしている。
それでも、ふとした瞬間に胸の奥が空っぽになるような感覚。
理由ははっきりしないのに、なぜか満たされない。

夜、部屋の明かりを落としたあと。
スマホの画面だけが静かに光る時間。
何気なく開いた数字に、少しだけ気持ちが沈む。
そんな経験、きっと多くの人がしているはずです。

でも、それを誰かに話すことは意外と難しい。
「大丈夫」と言ってしまえば、その場は終わるから。
本当は大丈夫じゃなくても。

今回紹介したいのは、そんな言葉にならない感情に寄り添う一曲です。

派手な演出はありません。
静かなピアノと、やわらかい音の重なり。
そして、語りかけるような歌声。

特に印象的なのは、もうひとつの声。
そっと寄り添うように重なるコーラスが、まるで誰かが隣にいるような感覚をくれます。

強く励ますわけでもなく、無理に前を向かせるわけでもない。
ただ、「そのままでいい」と言ってくれる。

それだけで、少しだけ呼吸がしやすくなる。
そんな音楽です。

この曲が描いているのは、お金の話だけではありません。
むしろ本質は、「足りなさ」とどう向き合うか。

足りないのは、数字なのか。
それとも、誰かと話せる時間なのか。
あるいは、自分を認めてくれる声なのか。

答えはひとつではありません。

でも、ひとつ確かなのは、
同じように感じている人が、どこかにいるということ。

もし今、少しだけしんどいと感じているなら。
もし「大丈夫」と言い続けることに疲れているなら。

この曲は、きっと静かに隣に座ってくれます。

そして何も押しつけず、ただこう伝えてくれるはずです。

——ひとりじゃないよ。

2026年4月15日 リリース

夜が明けるころ、ほんの少しだけ。
昨日より前を向けるかもしれません。

Norio Ikeda’s new single “Still Here, Even Apart” is now available on all major streaming platforms.
The title says it all — even when distance separates us, something essential remains. This song captures that quiet, bittersweet feeling we’ve all experienced: thinking of someone far away, yet sensing that the connection never truly breaks. It’s a gentle reminder that presence isn’t always physical.
Written, composed, produced, and programmed entirely by Norio Ikeda himself, this is a fully self-produced work. Fans who have followed his previous releases — including “家族という重さ (The Weight of Family)” and “Nights I Carve Away for Family” — will recognize the same warmth that runs through his music. Yet with this English-language title, the message reaches further, speaking to listeners across borders and beyond language. The choice of an English title feels intentional: this is a song that wants to travel.
Now streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, LINE MUSIC, Amazon Music, TikTok, and many more platforms worldwide.
Listen here:
https://linkco.re/BTvzruAp
No matter how far apart we are — the music is always here. Give “Still Here, Even Apart” a listen today.