LAZYgunsBRISKY
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Defunct | 2022 |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Rock music |
Lazygunsbrisky (also written as LAZYgunsBRISKY) was a Japanese rock ensemble composed exclusively of women, active during two periods: from 2006 to 2012 and later from 2015 until 2022. Drawing inspiration from Western rock icons of the 1960s and 1970s such as The Beatles and Led Zeppelin, the group established themselves within the garage rock genre.[1]
Career
The band was formed in 2006 by four high school friends: vocalist Lucy, guitarist Izumi, bassist Azu, and drummer Moe. Their initial release was the demo "The Trip" in July 2007. In April 2008, they launched their debut album, Quixotic, produced by Motoaki Fukanuma and released through July Records. Later that same year, under Babestar, they issued the mini-album Catching!, with production handled by Kenichi Asai of Blankey Jet City.[2]
In 2009, Lazygunsbrisky took part in the Arabiki Rock Festival and brought out the mini-album 26times via FlyingStar. Their unexpected set at Fuji Rock Festival significantly elevated their recognition both within Japan and internationally. The mini-album 26times was subsequently distributed in the United States by Good Charamel Records, a label founded by Robby Takac, bassist of Goo Goo Dolls,[2] while Catching! found its way to European audiences through the German label Spark & Shine.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
The following year, they embarked on a European tour covering France and Switzerland. In 2010, Lucy lent her vocals to Buck-Tick’s track "Dokudanjō Beauty". December marked the establishment of their independent label, G.O.D. Records, which debuted with the release of a three-track CD titled "Childhood".Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Their self-titled album came out in 2011 via Movement Records, an affiliate of May Sexy Stones Records,Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name with European distribution managed by Bishi Bishi. During this period, Lazygunsbrisky undertook a second European tour that included an appearance at Japan Expo.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name The group officially disbanded on May 12, 2012.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Afterward, Lucy pursued solo projects and became a member of BORZOIQ; Izumi joined Sugar'N'Spice; Azu provided support for and eventually joined the all-female rock band Cyntia.[3]
The band reunited in 2015, marking their return with a performance at Shibuya Tsutaya O-Crest on May 12.[3] Guitarist Izumi left following their concert on June 14, 2016, and Yuko stepped in as her replacement on October 28.
In November 2021, Lazygunsbrisky announced they would pause activities starting January 30, 2022, due to lead vocalist Lucy’s ongoing heart condition.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Members
- Lucy – lead vocals (2006–2012, 2015–2022)
- Azu – bass guitar, backing vocals (2006–2012, 2015–2022)
- Moe – drums (2006–2012, 2015–2022)
- Yuko – guitar (2016–2022)
Former members
- Izumi – guitar (2006–2012, 2015–2016)
Studio albums
- Quixotic (April 2008)
- Lazygunsbrisky (May 2011)
Mini-albums
- Catching! (December 2008)
- 26times (July 2009)
- No Buts (March 2017)
- Riot Bulb (June 2019)
Singles
- "Childhood" (2010)
- "Roll Out" (2016)
- "Kiss Me" (2018)
- "Hello, Again!" (2018)
- "Dive" (2020)
- "Stand Up!" (2020)
- "Dramatic" (2020)
External links
- Japanese all-female bands
- Japanese garage rock groups
- Japanese musical quintets
- Musical groups established in 2006
- Musical groups disestablished in 2012
- Musical groups reestablished in 2015
- Musical groups disestablished in 2022
- 2006 establishments in Japan
- 2012 disestablishments in Japan
- 2015 establishments in Japan
- 2022 disestablishments in Japan