2006年、Marと角田崇徳の二人でMarBell結成。
2007年からレコーディング開始。
2008年、AZUSA・yu-yaが加入。
5月、味の素スタジアムにて開催されたX JAPAN主催「hide memorial summit」からライブ活動開始。
2008年5月14日、1stアルバム『Sister』リリース。
8月にはアメリカメリーランド州ボルチモアにてライブイベントに参加。以降国内ライブハウスをサーキットして回る。
They’ve been described as “gothic shoegaze”, earnest, dark, edgy, and melodic, with a musical style that recalls punk sensibilities and heartfelt ballads — more or less in equal measure. While the goth fashion may catch your eye, it’s the surprising range and charisma that will keep you coming back for more.
Though MarBell formed originally with Mar and Takanori Tsunoda who is also the producer and arranger, they’ve now been joined by bassist AZUSA and drummer yu-ya. Their first full album, Sister, was released in 2008.
Four of the songs from the album were performed by the band at the hide Memorial Summit in early May, which was not only an amazing opportunity for MarBell to play for a huge audience, but also to commemorate hide who has so greatly inspired them.
Adorned with gothic jewelry and tattoos, female vocalist Mar is often dressed in the immediately identifiable outfits of the world renowned fashion brand, h.NAOTO, and to date she has proven to be not only a talented and unique singer, but also a charismatic and mesmerizing live performer. Depending on the song, her voice will move you to tears or compel you to dance, and each track will leave you wanting more.
On Sunday, Aug 10th, they will be playing at Otakon in Baltimore. The band has also been performing lives in Tokyo.
A worldwide brand h.NAOTO total produced the all visual.
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