J-pop act Travis Japan have signed a deal with Capitol Music Group.

Revealed today, the act, which is managed by Johnny & Associates Inc., will release their debut single on October 28. Travis Japan have been gaining attention with appearances in the World of Dance competitions and America’s Got Talent.

Naoshi Fujikura, President & CEO Universal Music Japan said this about signing the group:

“I'm delighted to welcome Travis Japan, an incredible next generation boy band from Johnny & Associates, one of Japan's top talent management agencies, to UMG and Capitol Music Group. Additionally, it gives us great pleasure to promise them our complete support as they continue to build their ground-breaking careers globally. We look forward to celebrating their success with their fans worldwide!”

Michelle Jubelirer, Chairman and CEO, Capitol Music Group also said:

“I'm thrilled that Travis Japan is joining the CMG family, and that we’ll be collaborating with Johnny & Associates to help bring the band’s vision to a global scale. American audiences were captivated by Travis Japan during their appearances on America's Got Talent and in competition at the World Of Dance championship, and we’ll be looking to build upon that momentum as we plan for success.”

Julie K. Fujishima, President Johnny & Associates, Inc. stated:

“Ever since the founding of our company 60 years ago, we have created and sent our boy bands off in Japan. Today, for the first time ever, we are so thrilled to announce Travis Japan’s worldwide debut with Capitol Music Group. We are excited to embrace this new chapter of our legacy and overcome new challenges and accomplishments that come along our way.

We hope to take you all on this exciting and amazing journey and deliver our Johnny’s entertainment spirit to fans all over the world!”