Written By: Big C Acclaimed guitarist Mateus Asato  announces his long-awaited debut album ASATO, due February 27, 2026, The announcement marks a defining shift for an artist long revered as a virtuoso collaborator, now stepping fully into his own narrative. Rooted in identity, ancestry, and self-belief, "ASATO" unfolds as a vivid sonic travelogue inspired by the landscapes of Japan and the personal history tied to his name. Almost instinctively, alongside the release of its