BugLug is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 2010.
BugLug | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Pop Punk,[1]pop rock,[1]electronic rock,[1]avant-punk,[2] |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Labels | Resistar Records |
| Members | Issei Kazuki Yu Tsubame Yusuke |
| Past members | Masaumi |
History edit
BugLug formed in 2010 by Vocalist Issei, Guitarists Kazuki and Yu, and Bassist Tsubame and signed to Resistar Records.[2]
On January 1, 2010 BugLug released their first mini-album "SUPER NOVA".[3] On August 6, 2010 they released their second single "Made in Mine." which won first place on the Oricon Indie Single Ranking.[4]
In 2011 Masaumi, former member of Juliet joined the band as the drummer.[2]
In March 2013, the band released three singles "Live to Love", "BUKIMI" and "R.I.P", and in May they released their single "Civilization Kaika".
On May 7, 2016, Vocalist Issei was hospitalized for after suffering severe head injuries after falling down a flight of stairs at a restaurant in Shibuya, Tokyo causing the band to postpone all later tours.[5] Issei made a full recovery and was discharged from the hospital in July.[6]
In 2019 BugLug announced that drummer Masaumi would be leaving the band.[7]
In 2020 the band announced that Yusuke would become the drummer.[8]
Name edit
Their name is a combination of the words "Bug" and "Luxury, which means "I want to do something flashy and fun".[2]
On May 3, 2023 BugLug released their album "i CON"[9]
Musical Style edit
Their music has described as "a new style of mixed rock".[10] Vocalist Issei's sweet voice and colorful performance has been described as "fresh and full of pop".[11]
Members edit
- Issei - Vocals (2010–present)
- Kazuki - Guitar (2010–present)
- Yu - Guitar (2010–present)
- Tsubame - Bass (2010–present)
- Masaumi - Drums (2011–2019)
- Yusuke - Drums (2020–present)
Discography edit
- Albums
- G.A.G (August 8, 2012)
- i CON (May 3, 2023)
- Mini Albums
- SUPER NOVA (January 1, 2010)
- Singles
- "ASOBIZ' (April 7, 2010)
- "Made in Mind (August 8, 2010)
- "Zekkou Etsuraku Ron" (April 13, 2011)
- "Kaibutstu (July 20, 2011)
- "SHOW 2 GLOW" (December 7, 2011)
- "GUILLOTINE" (February 2, 2012)
- "KILLERxKILLERxKILLER" (July 4, 2012)
- "R.I.P" (March 20, 2013)
- "BUKIMI" (March 20, 2013)
- "Live to Love" (March 20, 2013)
- "骨 (Hone)" (March 10, 2014)
References edit
- ^ a b c "BugLug". sputnikmusic. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "BugLug Biography". Allmusic by John D. Buchanan. Retrieved July 4, 2023. Allmusic by John D. Buchanan
- ^ "前代未聞、顔出しNGのヴィジュアル系バンドが登場". BARKS. December 12, 2009. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "BugLug、インディーズチャート初登場1位をかっとばす". BARKS. September 1, 2009. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "BugLugボーカル一聖、頭部強打で緊急手術 全国ツアー無期延期". Oricon News. May 10, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "ＢｕｇＬｕｇ一聖が退院 ５月に重症頭部外傷で手術". Oricon News. July 26, 2016. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "BugLug - Départ du batteur // Departure of the drummer". Crimson Lotus. August 27, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "BugLug - New drummer". Crimson Lotus. August 9, 2020. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "BugLug - 5th album "i CON", one-man tour and new look". Crimson Lotus. January 31, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ "BugLug、アソビゴコロ満載な無料ダウンロードを実施". Barks. March 24, 2010. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "BugLug、顔を全面公表してミニアルバム＆無料ライヴ開催". Barks. January 27, 2010. Retrieved July 5, 2010.