Английская Википедия:Band-Maid
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Band-Maid is a Japanese rock band formed in 2013, consisting of singer Saiki Atsumi, guitarist/singer Miku Kobato, lead guitarist Kanami Tōno, bassist Misa, and drummer Akane Hirose. The band combines a rock sound with a maid image modeled on Japanese maid cafés.[1] They are currently signed to Pony Canyon.[2] Their most recent studio recording, the EP Unleash, was released in September 2022.
History
2013–2014: Early years and Maid in Japan
The band formed in July 2013. Guitarist/singer Miku Kobato, formerly an employee of a Japanese maid café, envisioned forming a band that juxtaposed the maid image with rock music. Kobato recruited lead guitarist Kanami Tōno after an Internet search. Tōno had performed as a singer-songwriter and suggested her occasional backing drummer Akane Hirose for the new band.[3] Hirose in turn suggested Misa, whom she had got to know through their work with an artist.[3][4] On July 24, 2013, they had their first live performance as a quartet with Kobato on vocals at the PP Band Audition held at Otsuka Deepa.[5] The band then decided to recruit an additional lead singer and selected Saiki Atsumi during auditions.[6] Their first performance as a five-piece was at the P Festival at Shibuya-AX on August 22, 2013.[5] The band signed to Gump Records (an imprint of the Platinum Passport artist management and talent agency) that year.
Early in their history, Band-Maid regularly performed live at various venues around the Tokyo area.[7] The group released their debut mini-album Maid in Japan in January 2014, written in collaboration with musicians Masahiko Fukui[8] and Kentaro Akutsu.Шаблон:Cn In August 2014, they released the maxi-single "Ai to Jōnetsu no Matador" (titled "Love, Passion, Matador" internationally).
2015–2017: International recognition, New Beginning, Brand New Maid, and Just Bring It
Band-Maid first gained international notice in April 2015 when the English-language Facebook page of internet radio station Jrock Radio promoted the music video for "Thrill", which led to over 1 million views in the following year.[9] In November 2015 they released their sophomore mini-album New Beginning.[10] The mini-album was their first chart placement, reaching No. 64 on the Japanese Oricon weekly albums chart.[11] The band undertook a tour of Tokyo venues to promote the album through February 2016, culminating in a sold-out concert on February 14.[12]
In March 2016 they had their first overseas performance at Sakura-Con in Seattle, Washington.[13][14]
The group released their third mini-album and major label debut, Brand New Maid, in May 2016 on the Nippon Crown sub-label Crown Stones,[15] followed by a JPU Records release in Europe in July.[16] The album reached No. 19 on the Japanese Oricon weekly albums chart.[17] In October and November 2016, they went on their first world tour that took them to Mexico, Hong Kong, and several countries in Europe.[18][19]
In January 2017, Band-Maid released their first full-length album titled Just Bring It. It was preceded by the single "YOLO", released in November 2016. Just Bring It reached No. 16 on the Japanese Oricon weekly albums chart.[20] Band-Maid appeared at the 2017 Golden Melody Awards and festival in Taiwan on June 23–24.[21][22] The maxi-single "Daydreaming/Choose Me" was released in July 2017.[23] They covered "Honey" for the November 2017 Mucc tribute album Tribute of Mucc -En-.[24]
2018–2019: Overseas tours, World Domination, and Conqueror
The band released their second full-length album titled World Domination in February 2018,[25][26] which reached no. 9 on the Japanese Oricon weekly albums chart.[27] On the same day, they reissued their 2014 debut album Maid in Japan with two bonus tracks.[28][29] While the original release of that album did not chart, the reissued version reached No. 26 on the Japanese Oricon weekly albums chart.[30] On April 1, 2018, they performed at Warped Tour at Makuhari Messe[31] as the first date of a world tour.
The maxi-single "Start Over" was released in July 2018.[32]
The CD singles "Glory" and "Bubble" were released simultaneously in January 2019.[33] "Glory" serves as the second ending theme for the second season of the Japanese anime series Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS, while "Bubble" serves as the theme song for the Japanese drama series Perfect Crime.[33] Later in 2019, the band signed a new deal with Revolver Records. Under the name Band-Maiko and adopting a maiko image, the band released an EP titled Band-Maiko in April 2019, which adapted several previous Band-Maid songs with traditional Japanese musical instruments and lyrics in the Kyoto dialect.[34] In April 2019, the band announced a tour of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Taiwan, and the United States in partnership with Live Nation Entertainment.[35][36]
The band's third full-length album Conqueror was released in December 2019,[37] including the song "The Dragon Cries", produced by Tony Visconti.[38] It debuted at no. 9 on Japanese Oricon weekly albums chart[39] and debuted at no. 1 on the Oricon weekly Rock Albums chart.[40]
2020–present: Move to Pony Canyon, Unseen World, and Unleash
They released their first standalone concert video Band-Maid World Domination Tour [Shinka] at Line Cube Shibuya (Shibuya Public Hall) in April 2020.[41] In late 2020, the band left Revolver Records and signed with Pony Canyon. The non-album single "Different" was released in December 2020; the song also serves as the opening theme for the Japanese anime series Log Horizon: Destruction of the Round Table.[42] The band's fourth full-length album, Unseen World, was released in January 2021.[43] It debuted at no. 8 on Japanese Oricon weekly albums chart[44] and at no. 1 on the Oricon weekly Rock Albums chart.[45] Guitarist/singer Miku Kobato, under the name Cluppo, released the solo single "Peace & Love" in April[46] and the double single "Peace & Love/Flapping Wings" in August of the same year.[47]
In January 2021, guitar brand Zemaitis released a signature guitar for rhythm guitarist Miku Kobato under the name "Flappy Pigeon".[48]
Band-Maid made a cameo appearance in the 2021 Netflix film Kate, playing themselves in a concert scene.[49][50] Their songs "Blooming" and "Choose Me" were used in the film.[51] The single "Sense" was released in October 2021; the song also serves as the opening theme for the Japanese anime series Platinum End.[52] In December 2021, they announced a second US tour, including an appearance at Aftershock Festival, which took place in late 2022.[53] "Choose Me" was used in the US TV series Peacemaker.[54] In March 2022 Kobato, again under the name Cluppo, released the EP Hatofull.[55] In July 2022 Kobato released the non-album Cluppo single "With You", which serves as the ending theme for the Japanese anime series Smile of the Arsnotoria.[56] Band-Maid released an EP titled Unleash on September 21, 2022.[57] Band-Maid opened for Guns N' Roses 2020 Tour on November 6.[58]
In early January 2023, the band announced a 10th anniversary tour, planned to begin in March in Japan, with U.S. shows in May and August, and culminating with a show at Yokohama Arena in November 2023.[59] The band appeared as the opening act for The Last Rockstars on their American tour dates in February 2023.[60] The band appeared in rock festivals in the US including Welcome to Rockville, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, and Pointfest in May 2023, and Lollapalooza in August 2023. The band released two greatest hits albums in August 2023.[61] In the same month, the band released the single "Shambles", which serves as the ending theme for the second season of the Japanese anime series Kengan Ashura.[62]
At their "10th Anniversary Tour Final" in Yokohama on November 26, the band announced a new album, to be released in the summer of 2024.[63] The song "Protect You" will serve as the ending theme for Grendizer U.[64] The band will open for Incubus on May 1.[65]
Image and music
Band-Maid's image is modeled on maid café hostesses, with the standard uniform adapted to match each member's personality.[3] In interviews, they explained the concept came from founding member Miku Kobato who had previously worked at a maid café in Akihabara.[6] This theme is reinforced by the band, who refer to their male fans as "masters", their female fans as "princesses", and their concerts as "servings."[66] The band's "cute and submissive" maid appearance is meant to contrast with their aggressive rock style.[3][67] They decided to have two vocalists to allow a larger variety of music with two different voice types.[6]
The ''servings" are usually interrupted by a pause where the members present some comedic interaction with the audience. This is called Omajinai-Time and mainly performed by Kobato. She gives her voice a high pitch to appear extra cute (kawaii). This performance includes calls and responses of ''moe moe kyun'' which comes from anime movies and maid cafés to show cuteness.[68]
Kobato loved Japanese enka music when she was a child, and Tokyo Jihen led her to rock.[69] She attended a vocal school around 2012, but started playing guitar with the formation of Band-Maid the following year.[3] Atsumi aspired to sing because of her love for Namie Amuro and started singing when she was 14 years old.[3][69] Band-Maid is her first band.[3] Tōno is a big fan of Carlos Santana, has played classical piano since she was a child, and began playing guitar when she joined her high school band club. Hirose is a fan of Deep Purple and Maximum the Hormone, particularly the latter's female drummer Nao Kawakita, and also played trombone and piano. Misa likes Paz Lenchantin,[69] The Smashing Pumpkins, and Jimi Hendrix; she started playing piano at around 3 or 4 years of age, and also played trumpet, alto horn, and guitar.[3][6][66]
Band members
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Miku Kobato
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Kanami Tōno
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Akane Hirose
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Misa
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Saiki Atsumi
- Шаблон:Nihongo – rhythm guitar, backing and lead vocals (2013–present)
- Шаблон:Nihongo – lead guitar, backing vocals (2013–present)
- Шаблон:Nihongo – drums, percussion (2013–present)
- Misa – bass, backing vocals (2013–present)
- Шаблон:Nihongo – lead vocals (2013–present)
Discography
Studio albums
- Maid in Japan (2014)
- New Beginning (2015)
- Brand New Maid (2016)
- Just Bring It (2017)
- World Domination (2018)
- Conqueror (2019)
- Unseen World (2021)
Awards and nominations
Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee(s)/work(s) | Result | Шаблон:Abbr |
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Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards | 2016 | Japan Next Generation | Band-Maid | Шаблон:Won | [70] |
Neo Awards | 2020 | Best Musical Act | Шаблон:Won | [71] |
See also
References
External links
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