is a Japanese
shoegaze band formed in 2010.
Their debut album, ''Crystallize'', was released in 2011. The band contributed two tracks to the
My Bloody Valentine tribute album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records c ...
''
Yellow Loveless'', those being
covers of "
Only Shallow
"Only Shallow" is a song by the alternative rock band My Bloody Valentine. It is the opening track and second single from the band's second studio album, '' Loveless'' (1991), released on Creation Records. Written by Kevin Shields and Bilinda ...
" and "I Only Said".
Career
Tokyo Shoegazer was initially formed as a one-time band, performing at the birthday party of
Sasabuchi Hiroshi in October 2010. In 2011, the band released their debut album, ''Crystallize'', and held a concert tour that included dates in Taiwan.
In 2013, Tokyo Shoegazer contributed two tracks to ''
Yellow Loveless'', a
tribute album
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued on compact disc (CD), vinyl, audio tape, or another medium such as digital distribution. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78 rpm records c ...
to ''
Loveless'' by
My Bloody Valentine; of the 11 tracks on ''Yellow Loveless'', Tokyo Shoegazer contributed
covers of "
Only Shallow
"Only Shallow" is a song by the alternative rock band My Bloody Valentine. It is the opening track and second single from the band's second studio album, '' Loveless'' (1991), released on Creation Records. Written by Kevin Shields and Bilinda ...
" and "I Only Said".
Later that year, the band released their second album, ''Turnaround''. By the time of ''Turnaround''s release, guitarist and vocalist Yuki had been replaced by guitarist Yoshitaka Sugahara, and shortly after the album's release, Ananda Jacobs joined the band as vocalist.
Following an announcement of resignation by the band's bassist, the K, the band held a final live performance on October 18, 2013. In May 2014, drummer Hiroshi Sasabuchi and guitarists Kiyomi Watanabe and Yoshitaka Sugahara formed a different band, CQ.
In April 2019, the band reunited.
In September 2019, ''Crystallize'' was released in the United States through the Graveface Records label.
In November 2019, the band toured China.
On 14 October 2020, the official
Instagram page for Tokyo Shoegazer announced that the band celebrated the 10th anniversary of their formation, and stated, "There was a time when the band was disbanded, but we were able to get together again because of the people who listened to our music." Tokyo Shoegazer held a 10th anniversary performance of ''Crystallize'' in December 2021, coinciding with the release of a 10th anniversary remastered version of the album.
Members
* Kiyomi "antz" Watanabe –
guitar
The guitar is a fretted musical instrument that typically has six strings. It is usually held flat against the player's body and played by strumming or plucking the strings with the dominant hand, while simultaneously pressing selected strin ...
* Yoshitaka Sugahara – guitar
* Hiroshi Sasabuchi –
drums
* the k –
bass guitar
The bass guitar, electric bass or simply bass (), is the lowest-pitched member of the string family. It is a plucked string instrument similar in appearance and construction to an electric or an acoustic guitar, but with a longer neck and ...
(2010-2013)
* Yuki – guitar, vocals (2010–2013)
* Ananda Jacobs – lead vocals (2013)
Discography
* ''Crystallize'' (2011)
* ''Turnaround'' (2013)
* ''Moondiver'' (2019)
* 月世界遊泳 (''Moonworld Playground'') (2022)
References
External links
Tokyo Shoegazer at Vinyl Junkie Recordings
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Musical groups established in 2010
Shoegazing musical groups
Musical groups from Tokyo