Artist Profile
CATCH UPCATCH UP is a Japanese female alternative rock band that was active from 1996 to 2001. Known genre-blending sound, the band quickly established a distinctive presence in Tokyo's independent music scene.
Formed in 1996, CATCH UP features Marimo on vocals, Minako (Minakumari) on guitar, Yoshiko on bass, and Mariko on drums. That same year, they launched their first self-produced event, CATCH UP Bazaar Vol. 1, held in Tokyo.
In 1997, the band released their three-track cassette Sun Swing, which included the songs Sun Swing, Yeah, Brahman, and Hot Days, Take a Break.
CATCH UP released their first full-length album, Space Swing, in February 1998. Later that year, they issued a collaborative split album with Space Kung Fu Man, featuring each band covering the other's songs. The release also included a limited-edition 7-inch vinyl version pressed in red and blue.
The band continued to expand their musical range with the self-released Cold Green Soup in September 1999, followed by their second album Aaji in March 2000.
In April 2001, CATCH UP released their third studio album, Sanso, a work that reflects the band's continued exploration of new musical possibilities.
Genre: Alternative, PopActive Area: Tokyo
MEMBER
minakumariRole: Lyricist, Composer, Guitar, Vocals, Background Vocals, Choir
marimoRole: Lyricist, Vocals, Background Vocals, Guitar
YoshikoRole: Bass Guitar, Background Vocals
MarikoRole: Drums, Background Vocals