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Revision as of 14:58, 9 December 2010

Hearts Grow promoting "Sora" (2008)

Hearts Grow (ハーツ・グロウ) is a Japanese pop/rock band. The band formed in 2004 and debuted as an indie band in 2005. After the release of two indie mini-albums the band signed to the major label Epic Records Japan in 2006. However the band went on hiatus after the release of "Sora" (theme song to Tetsuwan Birdy DECODE) in 2009.

Members

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  • Haruna (ハルナ) (Vocals)
  • Chiaki (チアキ) (Keyboard, Vocals)
  • Natsumi (ナツミ) (Guitar)
  • Shintarou (シンタロウ) (Leader, Guitar)
  • Yuusuke (ユウスケ) (Bass)
  • Takuya (たくや; 2008-) (Support Drummer)

Former Members

  • Yuuya (ユウヤ; 2004-2008) (Drums)

Information

Hearts Grow promoting "Road" (2006)
Hearts Grow promoting "Himawari" (2007)

Before Hearts Grow formed, the band was divided into two bands. The women of the band were in a band called G-SEVEN, and the men were known as BAMBOO. In 2004, both of these bands disbanded and later joined together and formed Hearts Grow.

The group met in northern Okinawa at Ajisai Ongaku Mura (あじさい音楽村), a practice studio near an Okinawan high school. They began performing street lives in Okinawa. In 2005 they signed with the Ajisai indie label and released their first mini-album, HEARTS GROW. After the release of their second indie mini-album, Grow!!, the band signed with the major label Sony Music Entertainment under their Epic Records sub-label.

In 2006, the band made their major label debut with the single "Road". Not long after its release the band followed up with their second single: "Yura Yura" which was used as the ninth opening theme to the anime NARUTO.

They are known for performing the ninth opening of NARUTO, Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z's fourth ending, the fourth opening for Gintama, and the first opening for Tetsuwan Birdy DECODE.

In 2008, the band's drummer Yuuya had to leave the band because he broke his elbow. Takuya, of the band Hysteric Blue, joined the band to replace him, but was not officially in the band. After the release of "Sora" later that year the band went on hiatus for reasons that were undisclosed. The reason behind it was thought to be due to such things as: disagreements in the group, as well as the death of Nakasone, who was the president of Ajisai Music (あじさい音楽). He died of cancer aged 46. Haruna and other relatives cheered after the event, which would be the anniversary of his 47 years.

However in November 2009, the band issued a statement proclaiming their hiatus. The reason for the hiatus was credited to musical differences between the band members. The statement also announced that the band's vocalist Haruna was currently working towards her debut as a solo artist. In November 2009, Haruna began his solo career, along with Nakada Shintarou.

In March 2010, Chiaki began his solo career, along with Nakasone Natsumi. On March 20, Chiaki debuted at Bird Land, a concert venue in Nago, Okinawa. Then she began performing with other bands in Tokyo. She was present at the July 27 event Shibuya Eggman that occurred in July in Tokyo. In october 25, 2010, Chiaki participate in the Girl's UP! vol.71, famous event of the "Shibuya Eggman" for various bands Rock/Pop girls.

Discography

Mini-Albums

Singles

  • [2006.10.18] Road
  • [2006.12.06] Yura Yura (ユラユラ; Wavering)
  • [2007.06.13] Himawari (ひまわり; Sunflower)
  • [2008.01.23] Kasanaru Kage (かさなる影; Overlapping Shadows)
  • [2008.09.03] Sora (そら; Sky)

Digital Downloads

Compilations / Others

Works

Hearts Grow promoting "Yura Yura" and YURAYURADIO (2006)

Radio

  • [2007.04.02] YURAYURADIO (FM沖縄「Hearts Growのユラユラジオ」毎週月曜日午後8時半~生放送★; FM Okinawa 「Hearts Grow of YURAYURADIO」 Mondays 20:30 ~ Live★)
  • [2008.07.05] JTA presents "Hearts Grow - Mirai Sketch" (7月5日~JTA presents『Hearts Growの未来スケッチ』)
  • [2008.09.22] ABC Radio "Music Paradise" (9月22日(金)ABCラジオ「ミュージックパラダイス」)

Magazine

LOVE♥OKINAWA! - MAP Hearts Grow LOVE♥OKINAWA! - MAP Hearts Grow LOVE♥OKINAWA! HY♥SUMMER 2008 SPECIAL VACATION - Edition Sora Cover

CMs

External Links