Prague (band)
| Prague | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Rock |
| Years active | 2006—present |
| Labels | Ki/oon Records (Japan) |
| Website | praguemusic.jp |
| Members |
Yuta Suzuki Kensuke Ito Tsuguhito Konno |
Prague (プラハ Puraha) is a Japanese three-piece rock band formed in 2006. In September 2009, they signed with Sony Music Japan's Ki/oon Records and made their major-label debut.[1]
Members
- Yuta Suzuki (鈴木 雄太 Suzuki Yuta) - vocals, guitar
- Birthdate: April 20, 1986
- Kensuke Ito (伊藤 賢佑 Ito Kensuke) - drums
- Birthdate: November 20, 1986
- Tsuguhito Konno (金野 倫仁 Konno Tsuguhito) - bass
- Birthdate: May 27, 1986
- Nickname: Konpi (こんぴー)
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.[2] The band's second single, Light Infection, was featured as the opening theme during Season 4 of the anime series Gin Tama. The band's fourth single, Balance Doll, is currently used as the eighteenth ending theme of the anime series Gin Tama.
History
- 2006
- Prague forms
- 2009
- September 9 First single, Slow Down, released via Ki/oon Records
- 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 Rock in Japan Festival 2010
- December 28 Appear at Countdown Japan 10/11 festival
- 2011
- January 15 Volume 1 of Prague-Stream, the band's semi-regular Ustream 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
- ↑ "Prague | 3rd stone form the sun". 3rdstones.com. 2009-09-09. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
- ↑ "Arts & Entertainment | Prague". Metropolis. 2010-06-03. Retrieved 2012-03-05.