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'''LOVES.''' is a [[J-Rock|Japanese indie rock]] band headed by the former [[Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her]] frontwoman, [[Higurashi Aiha]]. They group formed in 2005, performing at live shows, but the group didn't release their debut album, [[Lucky Me]], until March of 2007.
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[[File:LOVES (2010).jpg|thumb|350px|LOVES. (2010)]]
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'''LOVES.''' is a [[J-Rock|Japanese alternative rock]] band headed by the former [[Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her]] frontwoman, [[Higurashi Aiha]]. They group formed in 2005, performing at live shows, but the group didn't release their debut album, ''[[Lucky Me|LUCKY ME]]'', until March of 2007. In 2008, the band changed its name to '''Higurashi Aiha and LOVES!''', but returned to their original name in 2010.
  
 
==Members==
 
==Members==
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* [[Higurashi Aiha]] (日暮愛葉) (Guitar, vocals)
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* [[Higurashi Aiha]] (vocal, guitar, keyboard)
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* [[Akiyama Takahiko]] (秋山隆彦) (Drums)
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* [[Akiyama Takahiko]] (drums)
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* [[Akira Shirou]] (啓士郎) (Guitar, manipulator)
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* [[Nakao Kentaro]] (bass)
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* [[Nakamura Hiroshi]] (sax)
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=== Support members ===
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* [[Iwatani Keishiro]] (guitar and manipulator)
  
 
==Information==
 
==Information==
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The story of band starts after [[Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her]] disband and [[Higurashi Aiha]] embraces a solo career. While active in her solo career Aiha is reunited her old friend, [[Akiyama Takahiko]]. The two soon decided they want to create music together an they bring in [[Akira Shirou]] who acts as the groups supporting member.
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[[File:Higurashi Aiha - LUCKY ME.png|thumb|250px|Higurashi Aiha promoting ''[[Lucky Me|LUCKY ME]]'' (2007)]]
  
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The band soon starts with live activity. The band gathered a strong fanbase by playing many shows in the [[Tokyo]] and [[Kyoto]] regions. After entering a battle of the bands, they end up tied for the first place spot. After making their name know in their home country, the group starts touring overseas to try and gather an overseas audience. The band then signs to the [[Sony]] sub-label, [[Ki/Oon Records]].
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Singer-songwriter [[Higurashi Aiha]] rose to fame in the 1990's as the leader of the band [[Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her]]. After the band disbanded in 2002, Higurashi signed with [[Sony Music Entertainment]] and started to record and release solo material. However just after a few years Higurashi grew tired of her solo career and wanted to work in a band again.  
  
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In March 2007 the band released their debut effort, [[Lucky Me]]. The album contains 13 tracks with a mix of Japanese and English lyrics, much like the rest of [[Higurashi Aiha]]'s works.
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In 2005, Higurashi called up her old friend [[Akiyama Takahiko]] and the two decided to form a band. At this point they recruited  [[Iwatani Keishiro]], whom worked with Higurashi doing her solo recording and he joined the band as a support member. The group decided to call themselves LOVES. and they begain recording and playing live shows. The band soon started with live activity. The band gathered a strong fanbase by playing many shows in the [[Tokyo]] and [[Kyoto]] regions. After entering a battle of the bands, they end up tied for the first place spot. After making their name know in their home country, the group starts touring overseas to try and gather an overseas audience.  
  
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Still under contract with Higurashi's former label, Sony Music's [[Ki/oon Records]], the band released their debut album in 2007, ''[[Lucky Me|LUCKY ME]]''. They followed up a few months later with the single, "[[Naked Me]]", which was used as the theme song to the film ''[[Quiet Room ni Yokoso]]'', which was directed by [[Suzuki Matsuo]].
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[[File:LOVES.jpg|thumb|left|250px|LOVES! promoting ''[[Now Is the Time!|NOW is the time!]]'' (2008)]]
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In 2008, the band left their major record label and started recording again. During this time the band changed its name to Higurashi Aiha and LOVES! and it saw the addition of some new members. The band welcomed bassist [[Nakao Kentaro]] and saxophone player [[Nakamura Hiroshi]], whom previously worked as supporting studio musicians on ''[[Lucky Me|LUCKY ME]]''. With the new members and new name, the band set off to record some new material. The band's second studio album, ''[[Now Is the Time!|NOW is the time!]]'' was recording over the length of three days<ref>[http://www.j-popworld.com/Interviews/Aiha_Higurashi.php J-Pop World Interview (2009)]</ref>. This album was released by Higurashi's own [[chance!dance!record]] label.
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In 2009, the group took a small break and Higurashi worked on some solo material. She released her third studio album, ''[[Perfect Days]]'' in November 2009. During this time she also began working on tracks for her reunion with her former band [[RAVOLTA]].
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In 2010, LOVES. had returned and they released their third studio album, ''[[Jm|JM]]''. The album showed quite a style change for the band. For this album, the band a lot of [[Wikipedia:New wave|new wave]] influences and incorporate that into their sound. Also before the release of the album the band changed their name back to their original: LOVES.
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The band is currently signed to the [[felicity]] record label. The label is headed by the former head of [[Trattoria]] records, whom [[Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her]] was formerly signed with.
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==Discography==
 
==Discography==
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* [2007.03.28] [[Lucky Me]]
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===Studio albums ===
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*[2007.03.28] [[Lucky Me|LUCKY ME]]
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*[2008.09.10] [[Now Is the Time!|NOW is the time!]] <small>('''Higurashi Aiha and LOVES!''')</small>
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*[2010.07.28] [[Jm|JM]]
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=== Singles ===
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*[2007.10.17] [[Naked Me]]
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=== Compilations / Other ===
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*[2007.10.17] ''[[Rock for Baby|Rock For Baby]]'' ("Twinkle Twinkle Little Star")
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== References ==
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
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* [http://www.loves-or-not.com/ Official Website]
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* Official website: [http://dum-dum.tv/dumdum/LOVES.html Current], [http://www.loves-or-not.com/ former]
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*[http://www.myspace.com/lovesaihahigurashi Official Myspace]
  
 
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[[Category:J-Rock]]
 
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Revision as of 03:13, 26 October 2010

LOVES. (2010)

LOVES. is a Japanese alternative rock band headed by the former Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her frontwoman, Higurashi Aiha. They group formed in 2005, performing at live shows, but the group didn't release their debut album, LUCKY ME, until March of 2007. In 2008, the band changed its name to Higurashi Aiha and LOVES!, but returned to their original name in 2010.

Members

Support members

Information

Higurashi Aiha promoting LUCKY ME (2007)

Singer-songwriter Higurashi Aiha rose to fame in the 1990's as the leader of the band Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her. After the band disbanded in 2002, Higurashi signed with Sony Music Entertainment and started to record and release solo material. However just after a few years Higurashi grew tired of her solo career and wanted to work in a band again.

In 2005, Higurashi called up her old friend Akiyama Takahiko and the two decided to form a band. At this point they recruited Iwatani Keishiro, whom worked with Higurashi doing her solo recording and he joined the band as a support member. The group decided to call themselves LOVES. and they begain recording and playing live shows. The band soon started with live activity. The band gathered a strong fanbase by playing many shows in the Tokyo and Kyoto regions. After entering a battle of the bands, they end up tied for the first place spot. After making their name know in their home country, the group starts touring overseas to try and gather an overseas audience.

Still under contract with Higurashi's former label, Sony Music's Ki/oon Records, the band released their debut album in 2007, LUCKY ME. They followed up a few months later with the single, "Naked Me", which was used as the theme song to the film Quiet Room ni Yokoso, which was directed by Suzuki Matsuo.

LOVES! promoting NOW is the time! (2008)

In 2008, the band left their major record label and started recording again. During this time the band changed its name to Higurashi Aiha and LOVES! and it saw the addition of some new members. The band welcomed bassist Nakao Kentaro and saxophone player Nakamura Hiroshi, whom previously worked as supporting studio musicians on LUCKY ME. With the new members and new name, the band set off to record some new material. The band's second studio album, NOW is the time! was recording over the length of three days[1]. This album was released by Higurashi's own chance!dance!record label.

In 2009, the group took a small break and Higurashi worked on some solo material. She released her third studio album, Perfect Days in November 2009. During this time she also began working on tracks for her reunion with her former band RAVOLTA.

In 2010, LOVES. had returned and they released their third studio album, JM. The album showed quite a style change for the band. For this album, the band a lot of new wave influences and incorporate that into their sound. Also before the release of the album the band changed their name back to their original: LOVES.

The band is currently signed to the felicity record label. The label is headed by the former head of Trattoria records, whom Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her was formerly signed with.

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Compilations / Other

References

  1. ↑ J-Pop World Interview (2009)

External Links

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