Japanese Toys
Japanese Toys formed in 2006.
Their sound could be shortly described as emotional, catchy alternative rock with 4-part harmonies. The five piece boy-girl band released their debut double a-side single “On My Stereo / Brave New World” in November 2007.
The title track "On My Stereo" was awarded Reviewer’s Pick and three times Best Female Vocals on garageband.com and made it to number 6 in the irish download charts. Garageband chose the B-Side track "Brave New World" as the Track of the Day on 21st January 2008 in the Alternative Rock category.
Reviews:
“…rock at its finest, complete with guitar solos, harmonized vocals, christ, even the drums
seemed to be pounding at raised thirds…Their performance set the bar at this show.” – Liam Tyrrell, Drop-d.ie
“Two gals, two guys and a sackful of songs which prove that Japanese Toys aren’t your bog
standard boy-girl band.” – Hot Press Magazine
The J-Toys recorded their debut album "Dance Me" in 2007. Unfortunately, they disbanded before the album was released officially.
Credits:
Louise Meagor – Drums & Vox
Lloyd Hewson – Bass & Vox
Elaine Nagle – Guitar, Synth & Vox
Ian Bogle – Guitar & Vox
Mathias Baumann – Guitar, Synth & Vox
All compositions written & arranged by Japanese Toys. Mixed & mastered by Mathias Baumann.
Recorded at Artlane Music Studios, Dublin.
© 2007 Artwork by Patrick Lynch.
© 2007 Photographs by Phil.
© 2007 Japanese Toys. All Rights Reserved.
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