HEY-SMITH have announced the release of their split EP “Unity” with legendary American ska-punk band Less Than Jake on June 24.

Marking their first new release in approximately two years, this EP will feature a total of six tracks, with three songs from each band. The project brings together HEY-SMITH, one of the leading forces in Japan’s ska-punk scene, and Less Than Jake in a cross-border collaboration between two standout acts in the genre.

Less Than Jake is an American ska-punk band formed in 1992 that has remained a driving force in the scene for more than 30 years. “Unity” serves as a split EP bringing together these two influential bands.

The newly unveiled cover artwork was specially illustrated by DRAGON76, a globally active graphic artist based in New York.

Additionally, HEY-SMITH will celebrate their 20th anniversary in 2026. Starting in July, the band will embark on their nationwide 47-prefecture tour, “HEY-SMITH 20th ANNIVERSARY ALL OVER JAPAN TOUR.” They are also set to hold their first solo show in approximately five years, “HEY-SMITH 20th Anniversary ONE MAN SHOW,” at Osaka-jō Hall in April 2027.

Be sure to keep an eye on their upcoming activities and future developments.

HEY-SMITH×Less Than Jake　Split EP　“Unity” — Out Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

・Pre-Add / Pre-save：https://lnk.to/Unity_st

Track list
01：Voodoo Go To Zoo / HEY-SMITH
02：Scatter The Ashes / Less Than Jake
03：Blooming In Your Heart / HEY-SMITH
04：Just Let Me Know / Less Than Jake
05：Proud And Loud(Rerecording)/ HEY-SMITH
06：61 Seconds / Less Than Jake

Cover Art : DRAGON76(https://www.dragon76art.com/)

Special Website：https://unity.ponycanyon.net

「Say My Name」Music Video

「Feel My Pain」Music Video

HEY-SMITH　Artist Info
Official Website：https://hey-smith.com
Official YouTube：https://www.youtube.com/@heysmithjapan
Official X：https://x.com/HEY_SMITH_Japan
Official TikTok：https://www.tiktok.com/@hey_smith_japan
Official Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/hey_smith_japan/
Official facebook：https://www.facebook.com/heysmithjapan

Less Than Jake　Artist Info
Official Website：https://lessthanjake.com/
Official YouTube：https://www.youtube.com/lessthanjake
Official X：https://x.com/LessThanJake
Official TikTok：https://www.tiktok.com/@lessthanjake
Official Instagram：https://www.instagram.com/lessthanjake/
Official facebook：https://www.facebook.com/lessthanjake/