The Aprils Kentaro Imai Miho Iguchi Yuhki Shotokuji Vocal, Guitar, and more Vocal, Synthesizer Drums Profile The Aprils' self-described "spacey, happy, catchy, hip, poppy music," fits neatly into the electro-pop category but I find the term limiting in describing this band's new wave style. These talented musicians expand on traditional pop hooks and instrumentals with the inclusion of synthesizer and percussion, couple this musical energy with the blending of the female and male vocal's of Imai and Iguchi to create a truly unique future pop sound. Originally a college band, The Aprils officially formed in 1999. Based in Tokyo the band actively began pursuing live venues and in 2002, the song "Kinboshi Rocket" was used for a television commercial for Giftpia, a game for Nintendo's Gamecube. The song's success prompted The Aprils to release their first and last independent single Kinboshi Rocket on June 6, 2003. With a limited release of 1500, the single sold out immediately. Approached, signed, produced and released by Usagi-Chang Records in almost as much time as it took to sell their first single, The Aprils' first album Astro hit record stores on June 30, 2003. In June and July of 2004, The Aprils toured the USA. Returning to Japan and the studio, they began work on their much anticipated second album Pan-da, released on August 4, 2004. When asked how they would describe the album, Kentaro Imai said, "We wanted to make the album like a party, where everyone's singing, dancing and having a good time." Currently signed to Softly Records, The Aprils' newest release is the split single Orangenoise Shortcut/The Aprils. Drawing inspiration from Shibuya-kei bands such as Flipper's Guitar and Pizzicato Five, with the added influence of Nintendo game music, The Aprils' future pop is always engaging and fun. - Denise Smith (published 2005.03.30, updated 2005.07.06) Links Artist homepage SOFTLY! Samples Keikaku Content Review - The Bathroom Symphony Features - interview Discography list Albums USG-003 Astro SFTL-1011 Pan-da SFTL-1012 Pan-da +1 SFTL-1018 Space Dream Bathroom Singles APR-001 Kinboshi Rocket SFTL-1014 Orangenoise Shortcut/The Aprils Compilations USG-001 Usagi Chan Supasuta!! vol.0001 PCCA-01928 Touen 'su ka! TBC-1008 Eightball Babies PCCA-01965 Onyanko Punk Love SFTL-1004 The Sound Of SOFTLY! Vol.2 ～tribute to Flipper's Guitar～ SFTL-1006 The Sound Of SOFTLY! Tribute to Flipper's Guitar Analog Edition Vol.1		Touen 'su ka! (Compilation) Released: 2003.08.20 (PCCA-01928) Label: Pony Canyon Tracklist 10. Theme Sunrise Astro (Album) Released: 2003.06.30 (USG-003) Label: USAGI-CHANG RECORDS Tracklist 1. Nintro 2. Astro 3. Venus Rocket 4. Poolside Star 5. Ninterlude 6. Hajime-No-Owari 7. 3001 Kinboshi Rocket (Single) Released: 2003.06.06 (APR-001) Label: The Aprils Tracklist 1. Kinboshi Rocket Usagi Chan Supasuta!! vol.0001 (Compilation) Released: 2002.11.21 (USG-001) Label: USAGI-CHANG RECORDS Tracklist 14. Metropolitan Fine Arts Museum « 1 2 Organise Select type All Album Single EP Compilation Demo DVD Order by release date title type back to profiles
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