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(New page: '''Syrup16g''' is a rock band from Tokyo. They are frequently compared to Radiohead, and sometimes cover Radiohead songs at their concerts. Takashi Igarashi and Nakahata Daiki...) |
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| - | '''Syrup16g''' is a rock band from [[Tokyo]]. They are frequently compared to Radiohead, and sometimes cover Radiohead songs at their concerts. | + | '''Syrup16g''' is a rock band from [[Tokyo]]. They are frequently compared to [[Radiohead]], and sometimes cover Radiohead songs at their concerts. |
| - | [[Takashi Igarashi]] and [[Nakahata Daiki]] formed the band in [[1993]] under the name of [[Swims]] after they met at a vocational school in [[Sendai]]. The following year, [[Motoaki Satou]] and a short-lived vocalist joined them. In [[1996]], the vocalist left and [[Igarashi]]. They changed their name to Syrup16g and began recording. | + | [[Takashi Igarashi]] and [[Nakahata Daiki]] formed the band in [[1993]] under the name of [[Swims]] after they met at a vocational school in [[Sendai]]. The following year, [[Motoaki Satou]] and a short-lived vocalist joined them. In [[1996]], the vocalist left and [[Igarashi]] joined. They changed their name to Syrup16g and began recording. |
| - | After the release of a demo [[EP]] in [[1998]], the band built a name for themselves in the | + | After the release of a demo [[EP]] in [[1998]], the band built a name for themselves in the Sendai indie scene. They became a major band after gaining a contract with [[Daizawa Records]] in [[2001]]. Tours with [[Art-School Condor44]] followed, and in [[2002]], the band went on their first nationwide tour. Shortly after the release of [[Coup D'etat]], [[Satou]] left and was replaced by [[Kitada Maki]]. |
Syrup16g continued to tour heavily and release albums over the next couple of years. In [[2006]], they scaled down their touring schedule to accommodate the members' side projects. Rumours have arisen that Syrup16g is nearing its end, but no official announcement has been made. | Syrup16g continued to tour heavily and release albums over the next couple of years. In [[2006]], they scaled down their touring schedule to accommodate the members' side projects. Rumours have arisen that Syrup16g is nearing its end, but no official announcement has been made. | ||
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* '''Vocals''': Takashi Igarashi | * '''Vocals''': Takashi Igarashi | ||
* '''Drums''': Taiku Nakahata | * '''Drums''': Taiku Nakahata | ||
| - | * '''Makou''' Kitada | + | * '''Makou''' Kitada |
* '''Bass''': Motoaki Satou (left 2002) | * '''Bass''': Motoaki Satou (left 2002) | ||
* '''Bass''': Kitada Maki (from 2002) | * '''Bass''': Kitada Maki (from 2002) | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
| - | *[http://www.keycrew.jp/syrup16g/ Official | + | *[http://www.keycrew.jp/syrup16g/ Official Website] (Japanese) |
[[Category:Japanese Bands]] | [[Category:Japanese Bands]] | ||
Current revision
Syrup16g is a rock band from Tokyo. They are frequently compared to Radiohead, and sometimes cover Radiohead songs at their concerts.
Takashi Igarashi and Nakahata Daiki formed the band in 1993 under the name of Swims after they met at a vocational school in Sendai. The following year, Motoaki Satou and a short-lived vocalist joined them. In 1996, the vocalist left and Igarashi joined. They changed their name to Syrup16g and began recording.
After the release of a demo EP in 1998, the band built a name for themselves in the Sendai indie scene. They became a major band after gaining a contract with Daizawa Records in 2001. Tours with Art-School Condor44 followed, and in 2002, the band went on their first nationwide tour. Shortly after the release of Coup D'etat, Satou left and was replaced by Kitada Maki.
Syrup16g continued to tour heavily and release albums over the next couple of years. In 2006, they scaled down their touring schedule to accommodate the members' side projects. Rumours have arisen that Syrup16g is nearing its end, but no official announcement has been made.
Members
- Vocals: Takashi Igarashi
- Drums: Taiku Nakahata
- Makou Kitada
- Bass: Motoaki Satou (left 2002)
- Bass: Kitada Maki (from 2002)
Discography
Singles
- Purple Mukade (2003)
- My Song (2003)
- Real (2004)
- Uoza (2004)
- I.N.M. (2004)
Albums
- Free Throw (1999)
- COPY (2001)
- coup d'Etat (2002)
- delayed (2002)
- HELL‐SEE (2003)
- Mouth to Mouse (2004)
- delayedead (2004)
Videos and DVDs
- BLACKSOUND/BLACKHUMOR (2004)
- Chishi 10.10 (2005)
- Daimas no Nikki Special no Nikki (2006)
External Links
- Official Website (Japanese)