Duran (Japanese musician)

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Duran
Birth nameHaruhisa Duran Naito
Born Yamanashi, Japan
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist
Instrument(s)Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums
Years active2009–present
LabelsElectric Gospel Records
Member ofDURAN
Formerly ofRootless, a flood of circle, Made in Asia
Website duranguitar.com

Duran (Naito Duran Haruhisa) is a Japanese musician, guitarist, singer-songwriter of Filipino and Spanish heritage.

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Career

Guitarist/Singer born in Japan and raised in the Philippines. Started playing the piano at the age of 3 and picked up the guitar at the age of 14 under the influence of his bassist father.

Active in various bands like ROOTLESS, Made in Asia, and a flood of circle. Also, participated as a guitarist with Japanese artist such as Koshi Inaba (B'z), Suga Shikao, Kiyoharu, Fujii Kaze, Vaundy.

In 2018, debuted as a solo artist and started his solo career in earnest. Following the release of his 2nd album "Kaleido Garden" in 2021, he embarked on a successful tour, culminating at Shibuya Spotify O-East (capacity 1,300). In November 2023, released the 3rd album "Electric Man" featuring avant-garde sounds and groundbreaking tracks. In March 2024, released "30 Scratchy Backroad Blues" a blues album that rejuvenates traditional roots blues for the modern era, taking its charm to new heights. During the "The Venomous Rift in Humanity Tour" which featured two new albums, DURAN performed a total of 36 shows across Japan and abroad. The tour finale at LIQUIDROOM Ebisu captivated a large audience of fans.

DURAN has performed live shows in various countries including the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, France, Chicago. He has also been featured on the American Blues Scene website, covering the American blues scene. His music is featured on radio and web news outlets in various countries that cover the indie rock scene, demonstrating his active engagement not only in Japan but also overseas.

Regarded as a genius in the modern rock scene and one of Japan's great guitarists, he garners attention both domestically and internationally for his powerful fuzz sound, wild and emotional guitar playing centered around the blues, and sensual vocals.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Other recordings

References

  1. ↑ DURAN、ソロ初ワンマンで会場限定CDリリース＋MVゲリラ撮影予告も. barks.jp (in Japanese). October 11, 2019. Archived from the original on October 24, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  2. ↑ "DURAN、新曲「Sampaguita」3/23配信限定リリース". skream.jp (in Japanese). March 12, 2020. Archived from the original on March 12, 2020. Retrieved March 12, 2020.
  3. ↑ @THEDURANNAITO (June 23, 2020). "DURAN new single "Echo (Electric Gospel)" 29 June" (Tweet). Archived from the original on June 23, 2020 – via Twitter.
  4. ↑ @Electric_Gospel (August 2, 2020). "_ @THEDURANNAITO new music 'No In Betweem[sic] (feat. Mars Daniel, Southeast!) 16 August #blm #asiansforblacklives" (Tweet). Archived from the original on August 7, 2020 – via Twitter.
  5. ↑ Okay – Single on iTunes
  6. ↑ "田中義人×DURANのコラボ曲「Okay」がリリース　収益の一部はライブハウスの支援に". billboard-japan.com (in Japanese). May 15, 2020. Archived from the original on May 17, 2020. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
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