Band of the Week: ADAMS

ADAMS' band name is a contraction of ADAM, who created the idea in 2011, and Shota Yokoyama, the guitarist who joined later on.

Their main theme is homosexuality, though it isn't clear whether or not they are an actual couple. No matter, their music is very catchy and has all the elements of what we call a modern rock song. Their first single "DIZZY LOVE" from 2011 caught both Japanese and European attention, though it might be more prominent here in Europe.

Yokoyama said their idea is that they're not born as a band yet, that they have to keep evolving and changing and won't be born until at least 10 years (8 now, since we're 2 years later now), and that that moment will mean their end as a band. This shows a strong belief in one thing's end being another's beginning, life without end.

Currently they have 3 singles and 1 album out, and next month they'll perform live at AVO's 10th anniversary party. AVO is a Dutch Japan-related forum, and has existed for 10 years as such, but recently they've added a blog to their site as well. AVO's founder, Franciska, is a big J-rock fan so it should be no surprise that she's invited ADAMS (and two other bands!) to her party.

ADAMS official website
ADAMS official Facebook
ADAM on Facebook
Shota on Facebook
AVO forum
AVO blog
AVO 10th anniversary Facebook event