For Tracy Hyde

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For Tracy Hyde
Origin Tokyo, Japan
Genres Shoegaze, Dream pop
Years active2012-2023
MembersEureka, Natsubot, Mav, Sougou
Past membersMarcie, Lovely Summer Chan, U-1
Website fortracyhyde.com

For Tracy Hyde was a Japanese shoegaze band, formed in 2012. The group started as the solo project of Natsubot, real name Azusa Suga, before adding more members over time. At the time of its breakup, it consisted of guitarist Suga, singer and guitarist Eureka, bassist Mav, and drummer Sougou. [1] The band's music was primarily written by Suga. [2] The group was named after the song "Tracy Hide" by American band Wondermints. Suga was unaware of actress Tracy Hyde at the time. [3]

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History

2010s

The band released their debut album, "Film bleu", on December 2, 2016, through P-Vine Records. [4] The album had two release parties, one in Tokyo and one in Osaka, featuring artists including dotstokyo, who the band has composed songs for. [5] [6] They released their next album, "he(r)art", under a year later on November 2, 2017. Also in 2017, the band was named as one of Space Shower's New Force artists. [7] In 2018, Sougou joined the band, replacing Marcie. [8]

The band released their third album, "New Young City", on September 4, 2019. [9] The album was heavily inspired by Shibuya-kei. They toured the album through Asia, including countries like the Philippines and Singapore. [10]

2020s

The band's fourth album, "Ethernity", was released on February 17, 2021. [11] In May 2022, they released a split single with shoegaze idol group RAY, whose album "Green" was produced by Suga. [12] [13] In October 2022, the band played at the Baybeats festival in Singapore. [14] On December 14, 2022, the band released their fifth album "Hotel Insomnia". [15] The album received praise from Pitchfork [16] and NPR. [17] The band announced a 2023 Japan tour for the album, featuring a co-headline with former singer Lovely Summer Chan. [18] The band disbanded on March 25, following the final show of their tour, in Tokyo. [19] [20]

Discography

Studio Albums

EPs

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References

  1. ↑ "Biography | For Tracy Hyde" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-12-25.
  2. ↑ "Asia Spotlight: For Tracy Hyde on making troubled music and redefining familiarity in new album 'Hotel Insomnia'". Asia Spotlight: For Tracy Hyde on making troubled music and redefining familiarity in new album 'Hotel Insomnia' | Bandwagon | Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia. 2022-11-30. Retrieved 2022-12-25.
  3. ↑ "On File: For Tracy Hyde". www.theglow.jp. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  4. ↑ "For Tracy Hyde、デビューアルバム『Film Bleu』リリース決定 トレーラーも公開に". Real Sound｜リアルサウンド (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-12-25.
  5. ↑ "For Tracy Hyde、ボーカルeurekaが海岸を歩く新MV". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-12-25.
  6. ↑ 『 』(24bit/48kHz) / ・・・・・・・・・ on OTOTOY Music Store (in Japanese), retrieved 2022-12-25
  7. ↑ "SPACE SHOWER RETSUDEN NEW FORCE". SPACE SHOWER RETSUDEN NEW FORCE (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-12-25.
  8. ↑ For Tracy Hyde [@ForTracyHyde] (February 4, 2018). "ライブでお伝えした通り、本日より草稿（ @akabzihen ）をドラムに迎えて活動いたします！ 次回ライブは2/17（土）深夜、新宿Loftラウンジにて！ お取り置きは@またはDMにて承ります、お気軽にお問い合わせください！（管） https://t.co/FHMfbp864N" [As I told you at the live, from today we will be working with the draft (@akabzihen) on the drums! The next live will be on Saturday, February 17th at midnight at the Shinjuku Loft Lounge! Reservations are available at @ or DM, please feel free to contact us! (Tube)] (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved February 23, 2023– via Twitter.
  9. ↑ "日本が誇るオルタナ・エモ・シューゲイズバンド、For Tracy Hyde待望の3rdアルバム『ニュー・ヤング・シティー』が到着 - TOWER RECORDS ONLINE". tower.jp. Retrieved 2022-12-25.
  10. ↑ Chu, Li-Wei (2020-02-08). "Interview: For Tracy Hyde captures staggering beauty in their cinematic third album 'New Young City'". From the Intercom. Retrieved 2022-12-25.
  11. ↑ "For Tracy Hydeが過去にリリースしたアルバム3枚のレコード化を発表！それぞれカラー・ヴァイナルの 2枚組仕様、来年には4枚目となる新作アルバムのリリースも決定！ - ニュース - P-VINE, Inc". p-vine.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-12-25.
  12. ↑ "RAY、2ndアルバム『Green』から管梓制作曲「ムーンパレス」のリリックビデオ公開". UROROS (in Japanese). 2022-06-22. Retrieved 2022-12-25.
  13. ↑ "For Tracy HydeとRAYがコラボ、7inchシングル「フランボワーズ・パルフェのために」発売". 音楽ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved 2022-12-25.
  14. ↑ "4 unforgettable things about Baybeats 2022 — festival report". 4 unforgettable things about Baybeats 2022 — festival report | Bandwagon | Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia. 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2022-12-25.
  15. ↑ Ng, Scott (2022-10-31). "For Tracy Hyde announce new album 'Hotel Insomnia'". NME. Retrieved 2022-12-25.
  16. ↑ "6 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now". Pitchfork. 2022-12-16. Retrieved 2022-12-25.
  17. ↑ Kim, Joshua Minsoo (2022-12-14). "For Tracy Hyde, 'Undulate'". NPR. Retrieved 2022-12-25.
  18. ↑ "For Tracy Hyde、全キャリアを注いだ5thアルバム『Hotel Insomnia』をリリース！ツアーも決定". プレイリスト＆カルチャーメディア | DIGLE MAGAZINE. 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2022-12-25.
  19. ↑ "[IMPORTANT] Regarding For Tracy Hyde's Disbandment (ENG) | For Tracy Hyde" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-01-05.
  20. ↑ "For Tracy Hyde, Japanese Shoegaze Band, Break Up". Pitchfork. 2023-01-05. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
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