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Cats & SeaSide Village is a Japanese soul band based in Tokyo, formed in 2008.
Led by vocalist Yuki Mitsuhashi / Velon. and Daisuke Mitsuhashi / DUSKΛEIM, the band brings together 11 members with diverse musical backgrounds and individual personalities to pursue its own distinctive musical style.
Music
Rooted in soul music, Cats & SeaSide Village blends the diverse musical backgrounds of its members with contemporary elements, creating a sound that bridges classic soul and a modern sensibility.
In the songwriting process, DUSKΛEIM handles composition and arrangement, while Velon. writes the lyrics.
Built around the creative partnership of the two, the band makes the most of a rich, full-bodied ensemble shaped by the individuality of all 11 members, combining memorable melodies with Velon.'s powerful, husky vocals. Their sound resonates with a wide range of listeners.
History
Formed in Tokyo in 2008.
In 2015, the band won the Grand Prix at the Kichijoji Music Festival Contest.
Since then, Cats & SeaSide Village has continued to perform extensively at live music venues and outdoor festivals, primarily in Tokyo.
The band released its first mini album, CATSPPOI, which is currently available on various music streaming platforms.
Band Name
The name Cats & SeaSide Village comes from vocalist Velon., who was born and raised on a beautiful island surrounded by the sea and is a devoted cat lover.
Members
Yuki Mitsuhashi / Velon.
Vocal, Lyricist
Daisuke Mitsuhashi / DUSKΛEIM
Leader, Guitarist, Composer & Arranger
Asako Iwamoto
Chorus
Hasumi Nozaki
Chorus
Hidetsuna Fujita
Chorus
Toru Nishikawa
Bass
Kenta Iijima
Drums
Yuki Yamauchi
Keyboard
Hayato Mukoyoshi
Synthesizer
Yota Shigemura
Tenor Saxophone
Ayako Seimiya
Trumpet
Genre: R&B/SoulActive Area: TokyoStart Year: 2008
MEMBER
Daisuke Mitsuhashi / DUSKΛEIMRole: Composer, Producer, Guitar
Yuki Mitsuhashi / Velon.Role: Lyricist, Vocals
Asako IwamotoRole: Background Vocals
Hasumi NozakiRole: Background Vocals
Hidetsuna FujitaRole: Background Vocals
Toru NishikawaRole: Bass Guitar
Kenta Iijima Role: Drums
Yuki YamauchiRole: Keyboards
Hayato MukoyoshiRole: Synthesizer
Yota ShigemuraRole: Saxophone
Ayako SeimiyaRole: Trumpet