Marbell
| Company type | Independent label |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Defunct | March 10, 2010 |
| Headquarters | Tokyo , Japan |
| Products | Music albums |
Marbell (also presented as MarBell) was a Japanese rock ensemble that operated between 2006 and 2010 under their own independent label, N-Records. The group's visual style was crafted by the acclaimed designer H. Naoto.
History
Established in 2006, Marbell consisted of vocalist Mar, who is of mixed Japanese and American heritage and has a background in modeling, alongside Tsunoda Takanori, who took on roles as guitarist, producer, and arranger. The lineup expanded with the addition of bassist Azusa and drummer yu-ya prior to launching their first album, Sister, on May 14, 2008. Their live performances were mainly concentrated within Japan, especially in Tokyo, with a notable appearance at the 2008 Otakon event in the United States. On May 3, 2008, Marbell performed four tracks from Sister at the hide memorial summit hosted at Ajinomoto Stadium, paying tribute to musician hide, who was a significant inspiration for Tsunoda. The band experienced a period of inactivity throughout 2009.
After four years of activity, Marbell officially ceased operations on March 10, 2010. Following the disbandment, lead singer Mar embarked on a solo career under the name MAA.
Members
- Mar – vocals (2006–2010)
- Tsunoda Takanori – guitar, production (2006–2010)
- Azusa – bass guitar (2008–2010)
- yu-ya – drums (2008–2010)
Discography
- Sister (2008)