Genre-defying band Billyrrom, known for their unique sound, which blends soul, funk with rock influences – coined as “Tokyo Transition Soul” – has released their 1st album, titled WiND, the 11-track record includes previously released singles “DUNE”, “Windy You” and “Once Upon A Night”.
From Billyrrom:
“We created the album WiND. Each sound and word that composes this album is filled with the thoughts, efforts, and creative exploration not only from the six of us but also from the many people who contributed to its production, We are truly grateful to be able to release such an album, and we feel immense joy in sharing it with the world. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who takes the time to listen to our work and reflect on its meaning.”
Billyrrom has rapidly gained attention from both domestic and international fans following their appearances at renown music festivals such as FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’24, GIGANTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024, RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL 2024, SPACE SHOWER SWEET LOVE SHOWER, ONE PARK FESTIVAL 2024, METROCK 2024, and GREENROOM FESTIVAL ’24.
The six-piece band also recently performed at “Carnival Fever Festival 2024” in Taiwan in May and returned in early September for the multinational festival “Jam Jam Asia” performing alongside artists from Taiwan as well as across Asia.
Billyrrom has been chosen as Japan’s representative for “Fender Next ™” 2024, a Fender Next Generation Artist Support Program that has selected 25 promising talents out of 1,000 artists worldwide.
Amidst this growing attention both at home and abroad, Billyrrom released their highly anticipated debut album WiND on 25th September 2024, available now on all streaming services.
Album tracklisting:
1. Walk in New Directions
2. DUNE
3. Apollo
4. Windy You
5. Once Upon a Night
6. CALL, CALL
7. Devenir
8. SERENADE for Brahma
9. Soulbloom
10. Sun shower
11. Clock Hands
Billyrrom are:
Mol (vocals)
Rin (guitar)
Taiseiwatabiki (bass)
Shunsuke (drums)
Leno (keyboard/synthesizer)
Yuta Hara (DJ/MPC)
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