Hanaboy

Hanaboy is a two member J-Pop band under Nippon Crown Records label. The band was established in January 2003 by Miwako (Vocals & Piano) and Kentaro (Drums). The band released two albums and one single under the independent record label Hills Records before making their major record debut through Nippon Crown Records by releasing their mini-album, The South Pole. Bassist Macoto joined the band in 2005 but left under mutual agreement in November 2007. [cite news
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title= メンバー脱退のお知らせ
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accessdate=2008-05-29] Drummer Kentaro followed suit by leaving the band in May 2008 to pursue other musical interests. [cite news
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The song "The Brand New Morning", featured on their album "Beausicle", has been used for a television commercial for Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. [cite news
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title=Hanaboy
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accessdate=2008-05-29] In 2006 the band performed live live at the Shibuya duo music exchange. [cite news
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Band Members

Current members

* Miwako "(Vocals & Piano)" (2003 Jan ~ )

Former Members

* Kentaro "(Drums)" (2003 Jan ~ 2008, May 15)
* Macoto "(Base Guitar)" (2005 Dec ~ 2007 Nov)

Discography

Singles

* [2006.06.21] Kimi ni Aeru Kisetsu (キミに会える季節)

Mini Albums

* [?] Hanaboy "(Indies Release)"
* [2005.04.26] into the Light "(Indies Release)"
* [2007.06.20] Your Summer "(Major Label Debut)"
* [2007.10.10] The South Pole

Albums

* [2005.09.07] Flowers "(Indies Release)"
* [2006.10.18] Beausicle

References

External links

* [http://www.hanaboy.net/ Official Band Website]
* [http://www.crownrecord.co.jp/artist/hanaboy/whats.html Nippon Crown Records Hanaboy Page]
* [http://hanaboy-live.seesaa.net/ Official Live Concert Schedule]
* [http://hanaboy-schedule.seesaa.net/ Official Media Schedule]