The Teenage Kissers is a Japanese

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band from Tokyo, Japan, formed in 2012 by well known vocalist Nana Kitade, bassist Hideo Nekota and drummer Mai Koike, and later joined by lead guitarist Tsubasa Nakada on April 6, 2013. The band's debut single " Ghost Bitch" was originally released physically February 20, 2013 and was later re-released in digital format through the Media Factory music label on June 16, 2013. The band's first EP, '' Perfectly Dirty'' was released October 16, 2013. Their first full-length album, '' Virgin Field'' was released July 9, 2014. A single from the album, " I Love You and Kiss Me" was used as the opening song for the show ''Rank Kingdom'' for the months of June and July 2014. The band's third EP, '' Lightning Machine'' will be released August 5, 2015 through Gaze Records. On May 20, 2016 the band announced they would be going on hiatus to focus on their respective solo projects.

History

2012-2013: Formation and ''Perfectly Dirty''

On December 24, 2012 Nana Kitade announced she was forming a new band along with drummer Mai Koike and bassist Hideo Nekota, called The Teenage Kissers.Members , The Teenage Kissers
Official Site The band's debut single " Ghost Bitch" was released in a special physical edition February 20, 2013 and was distributed only at live shows.Ghost Bitch: Special Edition , The Teenage Kissers
Official Site On April 6, 2013, Tsubasa Nakada joined the band as lead guitarist. On June 16, 2013 "Ghost Bitch" was re-released in digital format through the Media Factory music label.
Official Site The band's second single, "Night Night Night" was released July 5, 2013.
Official Site The band's third single, "TYTD", was released July 7, 2013.
Official Site The band's first EP, '' Perfectly Dirty'', was released in

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October 16, 2013, and internationally October 30, 2013.Perfectly Dirty , The Teenage Kissers
Official Site The EP was well received in Japan as well as overseas. Also the EP is Nana Kitade's first release to receive the Parental Advisory Explicit Content label in its jacket. The EP peaked at number 224 on the

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2014-2015: ''Virgin Field'' and ''Lightning Machine''

The band released their fourth single, " Feel Sick" November 10, 2013.Feel Sick , The Teenage Kissers
Official Site On May 9, 2014 the band announced their first full-length studio album, '' Virgin Field''. The band's fifth single, " I Love You and Kiss Me" was released exclusively through the iTunes Store June 6, 2014.THE TEENAGE KISSERS、最新アルバム収録曲「I Love You And Kiss Me」を先行配信
Barks.jp The song was previously included as a bonus track on the special edition of the single " Ghost Bitch". The song was used as the opening song for the show ''Rank Kingdom'' for the months of June and July 2014.I Love You and Kiss Me , The Teenage Kissers
Official Site The song became the most successful for the band, peaking at rank 6 on the Japanese iTunes store alternative music category. The band's sixth single, a double a-side vinyl, "Needle / Crystal Swan" was released June 30, 2014.
Official Site ''Virgin Field'' was released July 9, 2014.
Official Site The album features the previous singles "Feel Sick", "I Love You and Kiss Me", "Needle" and "Crystal Swan" as well as a cover of the song " Sunday Morning" by The Velvet Underground.THE TEENAGE KISSERS 1stフルアルバム『VIRGIN FIELD』が7月9日にリリース決定！
PR Times The album peaked at #242 on the Oricon Albums Chart. The Teenage Kissers released their seventh single, a double a-side, "Howl / Magical Forest" January 16, 2015 as an exclusive cassette tape available only at the band's One Man Tour.
Official Site On June 19, 2015 the band announced their second EP, '' Lightning Machine'' to be released August 5, 2015 through Gaze Records. The EPfeatures the previous single, "Night Night Night".Lightning Machine , The Teenage Kissers
Official Site The music video for "Psychic Haze", a song from the EP, was posted to the band's official YouTube page July 20, 2015. On September 23, 2015 the band released a double a-side single featuring a remix of "Violent Lips" by Araki of Storoboy and a remix of "Out of Control" by Toru Matsumoto of TRMTRM.

2016-present: ''Golden Sky'' and Hiatus

The group released their final EP '' Golden Sky'' January 21, 2016 to coincide with the start of their Golden Sky Tour. The tour concluded on April 15, 2016. On May 20, 2016 the band announced they would be going on hiatus to focus on their respective solo projects.

Members

;Current Members * Nana Kitade – lead vocals (2012–2016) * Hideo Nekota – bass (2012–2016) * Mai Koike – drums (2012–2016) * Tsubasa Nakada – guitar (2013–2016)

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

Music videos

Concert Tours

* Ripe Tomato Tour (2014) * One Man Tour (2015) * Golden Sky Tour (2016)

References

External links

Official Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Teenage Kissers Japanese rock music groups Musical groups established in 2012 Japanese grunge groups 2012 establishments in Japan