androp
OriginTokyo,[1] Japan
GenreAlternative rock · hard rock[2] · indie rock · indie pop · experimental rock · electronic rock · pop rock[1]
Years active2008–present
LabelRespire / Village Again (2008–2011)
unBORDE (Warner Music) (2011–present)
Websitewww.androp.jp
Current membersUchisawa Takahito (Vocals/Guitar)
Satou Takuya (Guitar/Keyboards)
Maeda Kyosuke (Bass)
Ito Akihiko (Drums)

Androp (anne-drop, stylized as androp) is a Japanese rock band formed in 2008 in Tokyo. The band had their indie debut in 2009, and then signed on to a major label Warner Music Japan in 2011. Before their major debut, in November 2010 they contributed to the actress and singer Kou Shibasaki’s single “EUPHORIA”.[1]

History

The band was formed in 2008 around the vocalist, Uchisawa Takahito.[1]

Band members

  • Uchisawa Takahito (内澤崇仁) – vocals, guitar
  • Satou Takuya (佐藤拓也) – guitar, keyboards
  • Maeda Kyosuke (前田恭介) – bass guitar
  • Ito Akihiko (伊藤彬彦) – drums

Discography

Albums

YearAlbum detailsOricon charts[3]
2009

anew

  • Released: December 16, 2009
134
2011

door

  • Released: February 16, 2011
15

relight

  • Released: September 21, 2011
12
2012

one and zero

  • Released: December 19, 2012
14
2014

period

  • Released: March 5, 2014
10
2015

androp

  • Released: December 18, 2015
8
2016

best [and/drop]

  • Released: July 27, 2016
17

blue

  • Released: October 12, 2016
19

Singles

YearTitleOricon charts[4]Billboard
Japan Hot 100[5]
2012

"World.Words.Lights./You"

  • Released: February 15, 2012
1922

"Boohoo/AM0:40/Waltz"

  • Released: August 22, 2012
1918
2013

"Voice"

  • Released: August 21, 2013
22—

"Missing"

  • Released: November 27, 2013
27—
2014

"Shout"

  • Released: August 13, 2014
247
2015

"Ghost"

  • Released: March 12, 2015
13—

References

  1. ^ Barks. androp : Biography
  2. ^ Tokyo International Music Market (TIMM). Biography : androp
  3. ^ Oricon. andropのランキング
  4. ^ Oricon. andropのランキング
  5. ^ Billboard. androp - Chart History