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andymori
12+ albums
J-rockjapaneserockindieJapanese Indie
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andymori (アンディモリ) was a Japanese indie rock band from Tokyo formed in 2007. Members: * Vocals & Guitar: 小山田壮平 (Souhei Oyamada) * Bass & Chorus: 藤原寛 (Hiroshi Fujiwara) * Drums & Chorus: 岡山健二 (Kenji Okayama) Ex members: * Drums & Chorus: 後藤大樹 (Hiroki Gotou) History: 2007–2009: Formation and Early Years The band formed in 2007 in Tokyo and began performing in live-houses. Their name “andymori” is a merging of the name Andy Warhol and the Latin phrase “memento mori”. In October 2008 they released their first EP “アンディとロックとベンガルトラとウィスキー” (Andy to Rock to Bengal Tora to Whisky) under the label Youth Records. Their first big event was the Fuji Rock Festival in 2008, where they performed on the new artist stage. In February 2009 they issued their self-titled full album “andymori”. They performed at major summer festivals such as Fuji Rock Festival in 2008 and in 2009 at events including Summer Sonic. In October, the band held their first one man live, and featured on the 10 year anniversary tribute album for Quruli. 2010–2013: Growth, Line-Up Change and Peak In 2010 they released their second album “ファンファーレと熱狂” (Fanfare to Nekkyō). Prior to its release, they were picked as one of the iTunes Japan "Sound of 2010" break-through artists,and their video for "Follow Me" was nominated for the Best New Artist award for the 2010 Space Shower Music Video Awards. The album has so far reached #9 on the Oricon albums daily charts. Also that year drummer Hiroki Gotō departed and Kenji Okay
