Dps (band)

Dps is a Japanese rock band under the Giza Studio label. They've formed in 2017 and made major debut with the single "Timeline". The song served as an theme song to the anime television series Detective Conan.

History

In May 2016, Naoki participated in Zard's live tour session "25th Anniversary Live" as a guitarist. DVD footage was released on December. On the same month, Atsushi, Naoki and Tsuyoshi had participated as an arranger for Giza studio cover project '' D-project'' where he re-arranged Zard's single '' Ai ga Mienai'' and ''Ame ni Yurete''.

In October 2016, the vocalist Ryosuke has won the main grandprix in ''Sugoiyo! Campastar Vocal Contest''.

Three months later in 2017, the band formation has begun by adding more members as Naoki Morioka, Atsushi Yamaguchi (former known as Atsushi Kawamura from Naifu and Loe) and Tsuyoshi Asai (previously as guitarist in band Loe).

On April 28, 2017, they've held first live performance in Hill PansKoujou.

In September 2017, an official website for Dps has been launched. In November 2017, they've released first mini album ''Begins with Em'' under indies label Tent House. The album was successful with reaching into Tower Records Kansai rankings as No.1

In March 2018, they made their first radio guest appearance on the MBS radio program ''Kanemura Yoshiaki no Eekagen ni see!'' In June 2018, Dps appeared on free live ''Kansai Neo Rock'' along with bands as Qyoto, Cross Lord and Satou Cocoa to Hinawa Juu, who all of the artists belong to Being Inc's indies label. On 8 September 2018 was announced their major debut under major label Giza Studio. In October 2018 Naoki participated in music production recording as a guitarist on special project ''KYOTO RIMPA ROCKERS''. The main producer of this project is the owner of Being Inc., Daiko Nagato. On 7 November 2018, they've released debut release single ''Timeline''. The single is used as an opening theme for Anime television series Detective Conan. On 5 December 2018, Naoki will participate in music production recording as a guitarist in Daigo cover album ''Deing''.

In March 2019, Dps appeared on live celebration of live house Pan Koujou Hills 16th anniversary. During free live event "Onto Vol.4" were announced first digital single ''Ano Koro wa Nani mo Wakaranakatta'' with Marty Friedman which released on 24 April 2019. This will lead as a promotional single to the upcoming fourth mini album ''Kamikaze'' which plans release on 19 June 2019 with total 4 tracks recorded. In November 2019, they've released their first digital album Gomen Nante Kotoba.

Since 2020, official website hasn't been updated and there has been no activity from the band side, as well as there has been no announcement for hiatus or disband. As of 2020, there are no news regarding Tsuyoshi or Atsushi. As of 2023, Naoki is currently active as a guitarist on the instrumental band Wweezz and Ryosuke having solo career as live-streamer on the social media.

Members

* – vocals, lyricist
* – guitar, composer, arranger, backing vocals
* – bass guitar, lyricist, backing vocals
* – drums, composer

Discography

So far they've released 4 mini albums, one digital album, one digital single and one single.

Singles

Digital Singles

Mini albums

Digital album

In-media usage

*''Ippatsu Gyakuten'' is used as an opening theme for MBS Radio ''Kanemura Yoshiaki no Eekagen ni see!''
*''Zettai Zetsumei no Hero'' is used as an ending theme for MBS Radio ''Kanemura Yoshiaki no Eekagen ni see!''
*''Timeline'' will be used as an opening theme for Anime television series Detective Conan

References

External links

Dps official Web site

Dps Official YouTube channel

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B Zone artists
Giza Studio artists
Living people
Japanese rock music groups
Anime musicians
Musical groups established in 2017
2017 establishments in Japan
Year of birth missing (living people)