THE ADDBAN
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THE ADDBANThe Advan is a four-member rock band from Ise City, Mie Prefecture. The band consists of vocalist/guitarist Kohei Arita, guitarist Kohei Ukeda, bassist Kosei Nakamura, and drummer Kenta Maeda.
Formed in August 2022 by childhood friends, the band started unusually with all members having no prior band experience or being beginners on their respective instruments. They built their foundation as a band by performing numerous live shows in their hometown of Ise. Since around 2024, they have expanded their activities to the Kansai region and across Japan, increasing their presence through encounters with bands in various locations.
Their musical style is centered on straightforward guitar rock, blending the sweetness of power pop with a raw, energetic band sound. Characterized by simple, catchy melodies and somewhat nostalgic chord progressions, they unleash an energy in their live performances that even transforms their youthful inexperience into a strength.
Kohei Arita, who primarily handles songwriting and composition, draws on his memories of elementary and junior high school days spent with bassist Kosei Nakamura to depict bittersweet first love and the frustrations of youthful romance from the perspective of an awkward and somewhat unrequited boy. Humorously capturing the gap between dreams, fantasies, and reality, they champion "Love & Peace" and play relatable youth rock that even affirms immaturity and defeat.
Genre: RockOrigin: Mie
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Kohei Arita
Kohei Ukeda
Kosei Nakamura
Kenta Maeda
EVOL RECORDS / MOONSHINE Inc.