Dps (band)

Dps is a Japanese rock band under the Giza Studio label.

Dps
OriginJapan
GenresRock, alternative rock
Years active2017–present
LabelsTent House (2017–2018)
Giza Studio (2018–)
MembersRyosuke Kimura
Naoki Morioka
Tsuyoshi Yasui
Atsushi Kawamura
Websited-p-s.jp

History

In May 2016, Naoki participated in Zard's live tour session "25th Anniversary Live" as a guitarist. DVD footage was released on December.[1][2] On the same month, Atsushi, Naoki and Tsuyoshi had participated as an arranger for Giza studio cover project D-project where he re-arranged Zard's single Ai ga Mienai and Ame ni Yurete.[3][4]

In October 2016, the vocalist Ryosuke has won the main grandprix in Sugoiyo! Campastar Vocal Contest.[5]

Three months later in 2017, the band formation has begun by adding more members as Naoki Morioka, Atsushi Yamaguchi (former known as Atsushi Kawamura from Naifu and Loe) and Tsuyoshi Asai (previously as guitarist in band Loe).

On April 28, 2017, they've held first live performance in Hill PansKoujou.[6]

In September 2017, an official website for Dps has been launched.

In November 2017, they've released first mini album Begins with Em under indies label Tent House. The album was successful with reaching into Tower Records Kansai rankings as No.1[7][8]

In March 2018, they made their first radio guest appearance on the MBS radio program Kanemura Yoshiaki no Eekagen ni see![9]

In June 2018, Dps appeared on free live Kansai Neo Rock along with bands as Qyoto, Cross Lord and Satou Cocoa to Hinawa Juu, who all of the artists belong to Being Inc's indies label.[10][11][12]

On 8 September 2018 was announced their major debut under major label Giza Studio.

In October 2018 Naoki participated in music production recording as a guitarist on special project KYOTO RIMPA ROCKERS. The main producer of this project is the owner of Being Inc., Daiko Nagato.[13][14]

On 7 November 2018, they've released debut release single Timeline. The single is used as an opening theme for Anime television series Detective Conan.[15][16][17]

On 5 December 2018, Naoki will participate in music production recording as a guitarist in Daigo cover album Deing.[18][19]

In March 2019, Dps appeared on live celebration of live house Pan Koujou Hills 16th anniversary.[20]

During free live event "Onto Vol.4" were announced first digital single Ano Koro wa Nani mo Wakaranakatta with Marty Friedman which will release on 24 April 2019. This will lead as a promotional single to the upcoming fourth mini album Kamikaze which plans release on 19 June 2019 with total 4 tracks recorded.[21][22]

Members
  • Ryosuke Kimura (木村 涼介) – vocals, lyricist
  • Naoki Morioka (森丘 直樹) – guitar, composer, arranger, backing vocals
  • Tsuyoshi Yasui (安井 剛志) – bass guitar, lyricist, backing vocals
  • Atsushi Kawamura (川村 篤史) – drums, composer

Discography

So far they've released 4 mini albums, one digital single and one singles.[23]

Singles
Release date Title Charts[24]
1st 2018/11/07 Timeline (タイムライン) 75

Digital Singles
Release date Title
1st 2019/04/24 Ano Koro wa Nanimo Wakarankatta (with Marty Friedman) (あの頃は何もわからなかった)

Mini albums
Release date Title CD Code Chart
1st 2017/11/01 Begins with Em TCR-074 –
2nd 2018/02/07 Isso Zenbu Bukkowashite, Massakasama ni Ochiteitte (いっそ全部ぶっ壊して、真っ逆さまに落ちていって) TCR-076 –
3rd 2018/06/14 Orange Mitaina Hirusagari (オレンジみたいな昼下がり) TCR-077 –
4th 2019/06/19 Kamikaze (カミカゼ) GZCA-4155 179

In-media usage
  • Ippatsu Gyakuten is used as an opening theme for MBS Radio Kanemura Yoshiaki no Eekagen ni see!
  • Zettai Zetsumei no Hero is used as an ending theme for MBS Radio Kanemura Yoshiaki no Eekagen ni see!
  • Timeline will be used as an opening theme for Anime television series Detective Conan

References
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  2. "ZARD、坂井泉水9回目の命日に25周年記念ライブ開催". musicman-net.
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  5. "大阪芸術大学 × GIZA Studioがおくる すごいよ！キャンパスター ヴォーカルコンテストからデビュー決定!!". Osaka Geidai Official Website.
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  7. "突如として現れた関西在住バンド"dps"とは！？ タワレコ関西3店舗でチャート1位に！". vif-music.com. 6 November 2017.
  8. "関西発！次世代ロックバンド"dps"（ディーピーエス）2nd E.Pリリース決定！ 度肝を抜くスキルと作品力で他を圧倒する攻撃力！ 早耳な音楽ファンの間で既に話題沸騰中‼". news-utamap.com. 27 December 2017.
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  11. "無料ライブ「DFT presents 関西ネオロック 〜お好み音楽焼き大演会」、堂島リバーフォーラムにて開催". rockion.com.
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  15. "dps、『名探偵コナン』新OPテーマ「タイムライン」でメジャーデビュー". okmusic.jp. 8 September 2018.
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  17. "4人組バンドdps、「名探偵コナン」オープニング曲でメジャーデビュー". Natalie.mu.
  18. "DAIGO Beingカバーアルバム「Deing」リリース決定！！". Daigo Official Website.
  19. "DAIGOがT-BOLAN、DEEN、大黒摩季らビーイング曲歌うカバー集「Deing」". Natalie.mu.
  20. "hillsパン工場16周年NIGHT〜". livehillspankojyo.com (webarchived). Archived from the original on 2019-03-11.
  21. "dps、6月に新EPリリース！ マーティ・フリードマンとの共作も！". barks.jp. 30 March 2019.
  22. "dps、マーティ･フリードマンとのコラボ曲も収録したEPを6月リリース". okmusic.jp. 30 March 2019.
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  24. "Dps Ranking (Single)". Oricon News.
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