BRADIO explained

BRADIO
Origin:Japan
Years Active:2010–present
Current Members:Takaaki Shingyoji
Soichi Ohyama
Ryosuke Sakai
Past Members:Takahiro Kitazawa
Yuki Tanabe

is a Japanese funk rock band. Their name is an acronym for "Break the Rule And Do Image On" and means that they will break the rules of everyday life, and while having a wonderful image all around, they will make a new good place.[1] [2] [3] The members call their fans Funky Party People (FPP).

History

In 2010, The Movie Archives' Takaaki Shingyoji and Yuki Tanabe formed BRADIO with Soichi Ohyama (ex-Gold End), Ryosuke Sakai (ex-Gold End), and Takahiro Kitazawa (ex-Awesome Dude).[4] That same year in December, they released their first demo and played in their first live concert. In April 2012, they released their second demo. In June 2012, Takahiro left the band and they were left with the line up that lasted until 2018.[5]

They signed with D&S Records and released their first mini album, Diamond Pops, in October 2013. Bradio released their second mini-album, Swipe Times, in July 2014 under Hero Music Entertainment. Their first single "Otona Hit Parade/Step In Time" was released in November 2014.[5] At the beginning of 2015, their single, "Flyers", was used as the opening theme song for the anime Death Parade.[6] [7]

On June 3, 2015, Bradio released their first full-length album, Power of Life. Their single "Hotel Alien", released on November 11, 2015, was used as the opening of the anime Peeping Life Season 1.[8] Their first ballad single "Gift" was released on June 1, 2016. The single was intended to express a thank you from all children to their mothers.[9] Later that month, their song "Bring it on" was used in the Square Enix mobile game Rungun-Cannonball.[10] Their single "Back to the Funk" was released on November 11, 2016.[11] Their second album, Freedom, was released on January 18, 2017.[12]

The band released the single"La pa Paradise" on October 11, 2017. As this was their first single released after their move to the Warner Music Japan label, the band designates it as their first major single.[13] On January 15, 2018, Bradio announced on their website, that drummer and founding member Yuki Tanabe would be leaving the band.[14]

Bradio performed internationally for the first time at A-Kon 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas.[15] They returned to the United States to perform at Otakon in Washington, D.C., on July 24, 2019.[16] They released their third album, and their major-label debut YES on July 4, 2018, and their fourth album Joyful Style on April 21, 2021.

In April 2023, their song "Soul Galaxy" was featured as the second opening theme for the anime Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!!.[17] The song was later featured as a single for their fifth album, Dancehall Magic, which released on May 3, 2023.[18] Later that year, their single "Fanfare" was used as the opening theme song for the anime adaptation of Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon.[19]

Band members

Current members
Former members

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak position
JPN[20]
Power of Life
  • Released: June 3, 2015
  • Label: Hero Music Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
22
Freedom
  • Released: January 18, 2017
  • Label: Hero Music Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
21
YES
  • Released: July 4, 2018
  • Label: Warner Music Japan
  • Formats: CD, digital download
19
Joyful Style
  • Released: April 21, 2021
  • Label: Warner Music Japan
  • Formats: CD, digital download
19
Dancehall Magic
  • Released: May 3, 2023
  • Label: Crown
  • Formats: CD, digital download
21
Party Booster
  • Released: May 22, 2024
  • Label: Crown
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Mini albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak position
JPN
Diamond Pops
  • Released: October 2, 2013
  • Label: D&S Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Swipe Times
  • Released: July 9, 2014
  • Label: Hero Music Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download
120
The Volcanoes
  • Released: February 16, 2022
  • Label: Hero Music Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Singles

TitleYearPeak positionAlbum
JPN
Oricon
[21]
"Otona Hit Parade/Step in Time"
2014160Power of Life
"Flyers"201547
"Hotel Alien"
47Freedom
"Gift"
201651
"Back to the Funk"
"La Pa Paradise"201725YES
"Kirameki Dancin'"
23
"O・TE・A・GE・DA"201934Joyful Style
"Shiawase no Shanna"
2020
"Ai wo Ima"
2021
"Owaranai"
2023Dancehall Magic
"Soul Galaxy"
"Ban Ban Tonight"
"Fanfare"

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BRADIOの記事まとめ. BRADIO Overview. Japanese. Rockin'On Japan. 2018-05-04.
  2. Web site: BRADIO Biography. BRADIO Official Site. 2017-10-03.
  3. Web site: Ami. Rina. Diffusy presents 特典映像付きインタビュー. Diffusy presents interview with bonus footage. Japanese. Diffusy. 2014-02-14. 2015-02-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20150216224209/http://www.diffusy.com/interview_bradio. 2015-02-16. dead.
  4. Web site: http://ameblo.jp/take917/entry-10665617231.html. ja:初日記. Japanese . Ameblo. 2015-02-13.
  5. Web site: Yamaguchi. Tomoo. BRADIOのインタビュー. BRADIO Interview. Japanese. Skream!. 2014-07-10. 2018-05-04.
  6. Web site: Video: BRADIO Literally Performs TV Anime "Death Parade" OP. Crunchyroll. 2017-10-03.
  7. Web site: BRADIO『デス・パレード』オープニング曲のアニメサイズ先行配信とシングル購入者特典を発表. Japanese . Jungle.ne.jp. 2015-02-13.
  8. Web site: Kurashima. Takahiko. BRADIO×「Peeping Life」監督森りょういち. BRADIO × "Peeping Life" Director Mori Ryoichi. Japanese. Natalie. 2016-05-26. 2018-05-06.
  9. Web site: Sugiura. Mie. BRADIOの4人に、感動作『ギフト』についてインタビュー!. Interview with BRADIO's 4 members about their inspirational work "Gift"!. Japanese. Rockin'On Japan. 2015-11-11. 2018-05-06.
  10. Web site: BRADIO、新曲がスクエニ新ゲームのメインテーマに. BRADIO's new song be the main theme for Square's new game. Japanese. Natalie. 2016-06-28. 2018-05-06.
  11. Web site: Bradio to Release 5th Single "Back To The Funk". Anime News Network. 2016-10-20. 2018-05-06.
  12. Web site: BRADIO、新アルバム『FREEDOM』ジャケットと連動したティザー公開. BRADIO's new album Freedom release. Japanese. Real Sound. 2017-01-14. 2018-05-06.
  13. Web site: BRADIO、ワーナーよりメジャーデビュー. BRADIO's major debut with Warner. Japanese. Natalie. 2017-04-30. 2018-05-06.
  14. Web site: BRADIOからドラマー田邊有希が脱退. Drummer Yuki Tanabe withdraws from BRADIO. Natalie. ja. 2018-01-15. 2018-05-06.
  15. Japanese 'Death Parade' Band BRADIO to Perform First U.S. Show at A-Kon in Texas . 12 April 2019 . Billboard.
  16. Web site: Otakon®: Bradio in concert coming to Otakon 2019 – News & Announcements . www.otakon.com . Otakorp Inc. . 12 April 2019.
  17. Web site: Dempsey . Liam . February 19, 2023 . Yu-Gi-Oh! GO RUSH!! TV Anime Summons New Cast, Theme Song Artists . Crunchyroll.
  18. Web site: Department . Skream! Editorial . BRADIO、メジャー3rdアルバム『DANCEHALL MAGIC』を日本クラウンよりリリース決定 . 2023-02-06 . Skream! 邦楽ロック・洋楽ロック ポータルサイト.
  19. Web site: Pineda . Rafael Antonio . May 19, 2023 . BRADIO Performs 'Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon' Anime's Opening Song . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230611165409/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2023-05-19/bradio-performs-reborn-as-a-vending-machine-i-now-wander-the-dungeon-anime-opening-song/.198227 . June 11, 2023 . June 11, 2023 . Anime News Network.
  20. Oricon (in Japanese). BRADIO albums ranking.
  21. Oricon (in Japanese). BRADIO singles ranking