Esprit D'Air
Encyclopedia
is a Japan
ese four-piece band formed in London
, United Kingdom
. The band have released an EP in 2010, and have embarked on a tour in Spain.
. The band comprised of five members, Kaito (lead guitar), Erisu (bass guitar), Daishi (drums), Yosh (lead vocals) and Yuki (rhythm guitar) at the time.
In late October, the band released their first EP, which was recorded at The London Recording Studios
, and mixed and produced by the band.
In February 2011, Yuki left the band due to unknown circumstances.
(ニコニコ動画). In the same month, Esprit D'Air performed at London MCM Expo
in ExCeL London. The band toured in the cities Barcelona
, Madrid
, Málaga
, Granada
and Valencia
in Spain afterwards.
In August 2011, the band appeared on Latin America-based radio show Colectivo Bunka.
, backing vocals
(2010–present) – drums
(2010–present) – bass guitar
, backing vocals
(2010–present) – lead vocals (2010–present)
Former members – rhythm guitar (2010–2011)
Singles
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese four-piece band formed in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. The band have released an EP in 2010, and have embarked on a tour in Spain.
Biography
The band formed in February 2010 after meeting at a rock concert in LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. The band comprised of five members, Kaito (lead guitar), Erisu (bass guitar), Daishi (drums), Yosh (lead vocals) and Yuki (rhythm guitar) at the time.
In late October, the band released their first EP, which was recorded at The London Recording Studios
Sarm East Studios
Sarm East Studios is a recording studio that was located at the southern end of Brick Lane in east London. It is now called The London Recording Studios.- History :...
, and mixed and produced by the band.
In February 2011, Yuki left the band due to unknown circumstances.
Tours and appearances
In October 2010, the band were interviewed by Japan's popular video sharing website, Nico Nico DougaNico Nico Douga
is a popular video sharing website in Japan managed by Niwango, a subsidiary of Dwango. Its nickname is "Niconico" or "Nico-dō", where "nikoniko" is the Japanese ideophone for smiling. Nico Nico Douga is the thirteenth most visited website in Japan...
(ニコニコ動画). In the same month, Esprit D'Air performed at London MCM Expo
London MCM Expo
The London MCM Expo is a multi-genre fan convention held in the London Borough of Newham twice yearly, usually on the last weekend in May and October...
in ExCeL London. The band toured in the cities Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
, Málaga
Málaga
Málaga is a city and a municipality in the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 568,507 in 2010, it is the second most populous city of Andalusia and the sixth largest in Spain. This is the southernmost large city in Europe...
, Granada
Granada
Granada is a city and the capital of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of three rivers, the Beiro, the Darro and the Genil. It sits at an elevation of 738 metres above sea...
and Valencia
Valencia
-In Spain:* Valencia , Spain, capital of the Valencia Autonomous Community* Valencian Community, an autonomous community of Spain**Valencian people, an ethnic group or nationality whose homeland is the Valencian Community...
in Spain afterwards.
In August 2011, the band appeared on Latin America-based radio show Colectivo Bunka.
Members
Current members – guitarGuitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, backing vocals
Backing vocalist
A backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
(2010–present) – drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(2010–present) – bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, backing vocals
Backing vocalist
A backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
(2010–present) – lead vocals (2010–present)
Former members – rhythm guitar (2010–2011)
Discography
Extended Plays- Deai (出逢い; Encounter, October 29, 2010)
- Shizuku (雫; Droplet) – 4:00
- Grudge – 3:57
- Deai (出逢い; Encounter) – 5:46
Singles
- The Hunter (TBC 2012)
- Alive (TBC 2012)