For Tracy Hyde
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Natsubot (Azusa Suga) |
| Defunct | 2023 |
| Headquarters | Tokyo , Japan |
Area served | Japan, Asia |
Key people | Azusa Suga (chief composer), Eureka (vocalist and guitarist), Mav (bassist), Soukou (drummer) |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
For Tracy Hyde was a J-pop ensemble established in 2012, originating as a solo endeavor by Natsubot (Azusa Suga) before evolving into a full band. At the time of their breakup, the lineup consisted of guitarist Suga, vocalist and guitarist Eureka, bassist Mav, and drummer Soukou. The chief composer of the group was Suga. The band's name was inspired by the track "Tracy Hide" by the American group Wondermints.
2010s
The group’s first album, Film bleu, was launched on December 2, 2016, under P-Vine Records. To promote the release, they held events in Tokyo and Osaka featuring artists such as dotstokyo, for whom they also wrote music. Their sophomore album, he(r)art, came out on November 2, 2017. That same year, For Tracy Hyde gained recognition as one of Space Shower's New Force acts. In 2018, Soukou took over drumming duties from Marcie.
On September 4, 2019, their third album New Young City was released, heavily influenced by Shibuya-kei style. The band supported this album with an Asian tour that included performances in the Philippines and Singapore.
2020s
The fourth studio album, Ethernity, was released on February 17, 2021. In May 2022, they collaborated on a split single with shoegaze idol group Ray, whose album Green was produced by Suga. During October 2022, For Tracy Hyde appeared at Singapore’s Baybeats festival. Their fifth album, Hotel Insomnia, was unveiled on December 14, 2022, earning praise from both Pitchfork and NPR. To promote this release, the band scheduled a Japan tour in 2023 co-headlining with former vocalist Lovely Summer Chan. After concluding the final concert of this tour in Tokyo on March 25, the band officially disbanded.
Studio albums
- 2016: Film bleu
- 2017: he(r)art
- 2019: New Young City
- 2021: Ethernity
- 2022: Hotel Insomnia
EPs
- 2012: Juniper and Lamplight
- 2013: Satellite Lovers
- 2013: All About Ivy
- 2014: In Fear of Love
- 2014: Born to Be Breathtaken