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BugLug
OriginJapan
GenresPop Punk,[1]pop rock,[1]electronic rock,[1]avant-punk,[2]
Years active2009-present
LabelsResistar Records
MembersIssei
Kazuki
Yu
Tsubame
Yusuke
Past membersMasaumi

BugLug is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 2009.

History

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BugLug formed in 2009, when their official site teased a shadowed image of the members, a teaser of the song "-7-", their first EP release date and a countdown for December 19.[3] In that day, the band was revealed, consisting of vocalist Issei, guitarists Kazuki and Yu, and bassist Tsubame and they signed to Resistar Records.[4][2][5]

On January 27, 2010 BugLug released their first mini-album "SUPER NOVA".[6] The buyers could attend the band's first oneman show for free on March 6.[5] On August 6, 2010 they released their second single "Made in Mine." which won first place on the Oricon Indie Single Ranking.[7]

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.[8] Issei made a full recovery and was discharged from the hospital in July.[9]

In 2019 BugLug announced that drummer Masaumi would be leaving the band.[10]

In 2020 the band announced that Yusuke would become the drummer.[11] On May 3, 2023 BugLug released their album "i CON"[12]

Musical Style

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Their music has described as "a new style of mixed rock".[13] Vocalist Issei's sweet voice and colorful performance has been described as "fresh and full of pop".[14] Their name is a combination of the words "Bug" and "Luxury, which means "I want to do something flashy and fun".[2]

Members

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  • Issei - Vocals (2009–present)
  • Kazuki - Guitar (2009–present)
  • Yu - Guitar (2009–present)
  • Tsubame - Bass (2009–present)
  • Yusuke - Drums (2009–present)
Former
  • Masaumi - Drums (2011–2019)

Discography

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Albums
  • G.A.G (August 8, 2012), Oricon chart peak position: 48[15]
  • Happy Birthday Kill You (April 1, 2015), 17[15]
  • KAI・TAI・SHIN・SHO (May 1, 2018), 17[15]
  • Futomei na Sugao (August 6, 2019)
  • Rock Band Is Not Dead (November 24, 2020)
  • i CON (May 3, 2023)
Mini Albums
  • SUPER NOVA (January 27, 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

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  1. ^ a b c "BugLug". sputnikmusic. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "BugLug Biography". Allmusic by John D. Buchanan. Retrieved July 4, 2023. Allmusic by John D. Buchanan
  3. ^ "前代未聞、顔出しNGのヴィジュアル系バンドが登場". BARKS (in Japanese). 2009-12-12. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  4. ^ "BugLug". JaME. 2010-12-23. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  5. ^ a b "★★★BugLug★★★顔出しNGのヴィジュアル系バンドが、ついに顔を解禁！". びじゅなび (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-08-18.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "BugLug - Départ du batteur // Departure of the drummer". Crimson Lotus. August 27, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
  11. ^ "BugLug - New drummer". Crimson Lotus. August 9, 2020. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
  12. ^ "BugLug - 5th album "i CON", one-man tour and new look". Crimson Lotus. January 31, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  13. ^ "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.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ a b c "BugLugのアルバム作品". Oricon. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
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