Stereo pony
| Stereo pony | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Genre (s) | J-skirt |
| founding | 2007 in Okinawa |
| resolution | 2012 |
| Website | www.stereopony.com |
| Last occupation | |
Vocals, lead guitar |
Aimi |
Electric bass |
Nohana |
Drums |
Shiho |
Stereopony ( Japanese ス テ レ オ ポ ニ ー , Sutereoponī ) was a Japanese rock band that was founded in Okinawa in 2007 and dissolved in 2012. You were under contract with Sony Music Entertainment Japan .
They released twelve singles, three studio albums and one best-of album.
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The band became known for their song Hitohira no Hanabira ( ヒ ト ヒ ラ の ハ ナ ビ ラ ), which was used in 2008 for the 17th credits of the anime series Bleach . They also played the second opening title of the anime series Kidō Senshi Gundam 00 Namida no Mukō ( 泪 の ム コ ウ ) and in 2009 the opening title of the second season of Darker than Black: Ryūsei no Gemini Tsukiakari no Michishirube ( ツ キ ア カ リ の ミ チ シ ル ベ ).
I do it was created in collaboration with Yui , who was on vacation in Okinawa during this time. They also covered her song again on the tribute album in honor of Yuis She Loves You .
On October 2, 2012, the band announced their breakup. On October 24, 2012 their last single Just rock with me / Namida Nante Mishite Yannai was released , which was created with the guitarist Evan Taubenfeld and released under the band name Evanpony . They gave their farewell concert ( Stereopony Final Live - Best of Stereopony ) on December 27, 2012.
Band members
- Aimi Haraguni ( 原 国 愛 海 ), born September 4, 1990 in Naha , Okinawa Prefecture - lead guitar, vocals
- Nohana Kitajima ( 北島 乃 花 ), born on September 16, 1989 in Shimabara , Nagasaki Prefecture - electric bass
- Shiho Yamanoha ( 山 入 端 志 帆 ), born October 18, 1990 in Nago , Okinawa Prefecture - drums
Their stage names were the given names in Latin letters.
Discography
Albums
| publication | title | Japanese | translation | Chart position ( Oricon ) | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2009 | Hydrangea ga Saiteiru | ハ イ ド. ラ ン ジ ア が 咲 い て い る | "A hydrangea is blooming" | 7th | 22,879 |
| June 9, 2010 | Over the border | - | - | 12 | 11,619 |
| Dec 7, 2011 | More! More !! More !!! | - | - | 33 | |
| Nov 21, 2012 | Best of stereo pony | - | - | 40 |
Singles
| publication | title | Japanese | translation | Chart position ( Oricon ) | Sales (Japan) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2008 | Hitohira no Hanabira | ヒ ト ヒ ラ の ハ ナ ビ ラ | "A petal" | 25th | 22,879 |
| Feb 11, 2009 | Namida no Mukō | 泪 の ム コ ウ | "Behind the Tears" | 2 | 60.096 |
| Apr 22, 2009 | I do it | - | "I do it" | 13 | 9,603 |
| Aug 19, 2009 | Smilife | ス マ イ ラ イ フ | - | 20th | 5,665 |
| Nov 4, 2009 | Tsukiakari no Michishirube | ツ キ ア カ リ の ミ チ シ ル ベ | "Guide to the moonlight" | 8th | 11,906 |
| Feb 17, 2010 | Hanbunko | は ん ぶ ん こ | "This half" | 26th | 6,623 |
| May 12, 2010 | Over drive | - | - | 28 | 5,468 |
| Dec 8, 2010 | Chiisana Maho | 小 さ な 魔法 | "A little magic" | 23 | |
| Aug 10, 2011 | Tatoeba Utaenaku Nattara | た と え ば 唄 え な く な っ た ら | "For example if you couldn't sing" | 52 | |
| 28 Sep 2011 | Arigato | あ り が と う | "Thank you" | 26th | |
| May 30, 2012 | stand by me | - | "Stand by me" | 30th | |
| Oct 24, 2012 | Just rock with me / Namida Nante Mishite Yannai |
Just rock with me / 涙 な ん て 見 し て や ん な い |
"Just rock with me / I won't show tears" |
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Web links
- Official website (Japanese, English, outdated)
Individual evidence
- ↑ I do it. In: stereopony. SME Japan, accessed January 25, 2010 (Japanese).
- ↑ YUI ト リ ビ ュ ー ト ･ SHE LOVES YOU 【初 回 限定 仕 様】 . In: Sony Music Shop. Sony Music Distribution (Japan), accessed October 25, 2012 (Japanese).
- ↑ Aimi, Nohana, Shiho: ス テ レ オ ポ ニ ー メ ン バ ー コ コ メ ン ト . October 2, 2012, Retrieved October 25, 2012 (Japanese).