Kra (band) explained

Kra
Background:group_or_band
Origin:Japan
Years Active:2001–present
Label:PS Company (2002-)
PluS Records (2002)
Current Members:Keiyuu
Yura
Past Members:Mai
Taizo
Yasuno

Kra is a Japanese visual kei rock band formed in 2001.

Musical styles

Their music includes a variety of genres from indie pop, alternative, funk, punk, hard rock and even an influence of jazz. Kra is signed to the PS company label and made their major label debut with the single "Heart Balance" on September 21, 2006.

History

The band formed in August 2001, and released their first demo tape, Brise, on May 18, 2002. The following November, they signed a contract with PS Company after releasing their second demo tape, Hard Lolita.

Guitarist Mai left the band due to health problems and a farewell performance was made on December 28, 2010.[1]

Guitarist Taizo and drummer Yasuno left the band after a concert on January 25, 2019, due to artistic differences.[2]

Members

Current Lineup

Former Members

Discography

They have covered four songs from other PS Company bands as '36481?', which is their alter ego band, in an EP called 'Fiction'.

Demo tapes

Singles

Albums

EPs

DVD

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2010-12-13. Kra's Mai to Retire. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160609200438/http://www.musicjapanplus.jp/news/1/6732/kras-mai-to-retire-from-music-business/. 2016-06-09. 6 August 2013. Music Japan Plus.
  2. Web site: 2018-09-03. Kra - Départ du guitariste et du batteur. 2020-09-29. Crimson Lotus. fr-FR.
  3. Web site: Kra Official Site. PS COMPANY CO.,LTD. M.Yamaguchi. www.pscompany.co.jp. 25 January 2018. 4 March 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120304065944/http://www.pscompany.co.jp/kra/disco/disco_psis-50017.html. dead.
  4. Web site: Kra Official Site. PS COMPANY CO.,LTD. M.Yamaguchi. www.pscompany.co.jp. 25 January 2018. 4 March 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120304065941/http://www.pscompany.co.jp/kra/disco/disco_kics-1295.html. dead.
  5. Web site: Kra Official Site. PS COMPANY CO.,LTD. M.Yamaguchi. www.pscompany.co.jp. 25 January 2018. 4 March 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120304065935/http://www.pscompany.co.jp/kra/disco/disco_psis-50021.html. dead.