Fujifabric
| Fujifabric | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Yamanashi, Japan |
| Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock, power pop |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels |
Song-Crux (2001-2004) EMI Music Japan (2004-2009) Capitol Music Sony Music Associated Records (2010-present) |
| Website | http://www.fujifabric.com |
| Members | Sōichirō Yamauchi (vocals, guitar) Daisuke Kanazawa (keyboards) Shinichi Katō (bass) Toshiki Hata (support drums) |
| Past members | Masahiko Shimura (vocals, guitar) (deceased) Yūichi Katō (bass, 2000-2002) Akira Hagiwara (guitar, 2000-2002) Sachiko Tadokoro (keyboards, 2000-2002) Takayuki Watanabe (drums, 2000-2004) Fusafumi Adachi (drums, 2004-2006) |
Fujifabric (フジファブリック Fujifaburikku?) is a Japanese rock band formed in 2000. While their music can be mostly categorized as alternative rock or power pop, their music usually consists of an eclectic mix of genres, including jazz, disco and progressive rock.
Before the band made their formal debut they were originally known as Fuji Fabric (富士ファブリック Fuji Faburikku?), in homage to the textile company which former band drummer, Takayuki Watanabe's, father owned. Just before moving to Tokyo and reforming the band, the spelling was changed to Fujifabric (フジファブリック Fujifaburikku?).
Originally a cover band consisting of several junior high school friends, Fujifabric was founded by Masahiko Shimura and Takayuki Watanabe. After graduating from high school, the Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi natives began to take their musical interests more seriously and moved to Tokyo, and recruited Sachiko Tadokoro, Yūichi Katō and Akira Hagiwara for the band.
The first Fujifabric performance was in October 2001 at Club Eggsite (now known as ). After playing several successful club gigs, Fujifabric was signed to Song-Crux. Before the release of their debut mini-album, À la carte guitarist Akira Hagiwara and bassist Yūichi Katō left the band, and keyboardist Sachiko Tadokoro soon followed, leaving Shimura and Watanabe. Daisuke Kanazawa and Shinichi Katō were recruited into the band and in June 2003 the band released their second mini-album À la mode.
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