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band formed in 2006. In September 2009, they signed with Sony Music Japan's

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and made their major-label debut.

Members

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** Birthdate: April 20, 1986 * - drums ** Birthdate: November 20, 1986 * - bass ** Birthdate: May 27, 1986 ** Nickname:

Biography

The band first formed when all three members were attending the same music college. Suzuki and Ito, classmates since high school, were introduced to bassist Konno through a mutual friend, and in 2006 they began playing around Tokyo under the name Sound Coordination. In 2009, they signed with Ki/oon Records and released their first major-label single, ''Slow Down''. The band's second single, ''Light Infection'', was featured as the opening theme during Season 4 of the ''

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History

*2006 **Prague forms *2009 **September 9 First single, ''Slow Down'', released via

**December 9 2nd single, ''Light Infection'', released. Hits 25th on the Oricon charts. **December 29 Appear at the Countdown Japan 09/10 festival. *2010 **Prague presents "Light Infection" Tour starts **May 12 3rd single, ''Distort'', released **June 29 Special free concert Perspective at Shibuya Quattro **July 14 1st album ''Perspective'' released **July 27, August 31, September 28 Prague Monthly Sessions "Fire Fire Fire" concert series **August 7 Appear at the

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2010 **December 28 Appear at Countdown Japan 10/11 festival *2011 **January 15 Volume 1 of Prague-Stream, the band's semi-regular

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concert series **May 26 Solo concert at Shimokitazawa Shelter

Discography

Singles

* ''Slow Down'' - (September 9, 2009) * ''Light Infection'' - (December 9, 2009) * ''Distort'' - (May 12, 2010) * ''Balance Doll'' - (August 10, 2011) * ''Dasso no Season'' - (November 21, 2012)

Albums

* '' Perspective'' (July 14, 2010) * ''Hanataba'' (March 11, 2011) * ''Akegata no Metaphor'' (October 26, 2011)

References

External links

Official site

Official Facebook Page

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