SCANDAL is an all-girl pop punk band from Osaka, Japan who made their "indie" debut in 2008. They have released 3 singles on the Kitty label that were sold exclusively at Tower Records Japan; they have since become available on iTunes in both the US and Japan. However, because Kitty released their singles in such limited quantities, in 2008 they got Sony to sign them onto their Epic Records label. Due to Sony's ongoing disagreements with Apple Inc. over their iTunes Music Store and Sony's own Mora, the band's music which was formerly available on iTunes, was quickly removed from both the US and Japanese iTunes stores.
MEMBERS:
* Haruna Ono (Vocals & Guitar)
Born: August 10, 1988
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture
Blood type: A
Height: 153 cm
HARUNA, the eldest among the group and also serves as the leader. A girl who had a passion for dancing and dreamed of becoming a dancer, but things changed when she met her co-members and eventually took on a rock n’ roll path. But the influence of dance stayed, the reason why some of their PV, choreography can be seen. HARUNA has the most powerful and deep voice that usually leads in their songs combined with the voices of the other 3 members.
▪ Facts ▪
• A fan of Tohoshinki.
• A fan of the Jonas Brothers.
• A fan of the High-School Musical series.
• A fan of Justin Beiber.
• iPhone user
• Bought 4 of Tohonshinki DVD all at once.
• Likes jaejong the most because of his natural personality.
• The moment she plug her earphones and watches videos of Tohoshinki, she cries and laughs all alone.
• A huge fan of Michael Jackson.
• Has 3 piercings on her right ear.
• Has a little brother named Hideto Ono who plays soccer.
• Hates getting wet by water.
• Her eyesight is so bad that makes her say, "It's enough to make me can't live my life without contact lenses or glasses!".
• Went to see Michael Jackson's THIS IS IT movie.
• One of her most loved items is the iPod given by her Mom.
• She wants to have a part time job in an Apparel store. Like becoming a shop assistant or something like that.
• She was part of the movie "BACKDANCERS".
• She was part of Mayu's back-up dancers called the SUPER TIGERS.
• She thinks trousers are better for her clothes because she can feel the wind if she wears a skirt, and she doesn't really like that.
• Named her guitar Shun-kun
* Tomomi Ogawa (Bass & Vocals)
Born: May 31, 1990
Birthplace: Hyogo Prefecture
Blood type: A
Height: 157 cm
TOMOMI, the bass and writer of majority of their songs. Like HARUNA, she also dreamed of becoming a dancer but rock n’ roll opened a new path. Her dancing skills can be observed while performing with her amazing and graceful movements despite the fact that she is carrying a huge bass. TOMOMI has a very sweet and kinda “chipmunky” voice that is easy to like, together with HARUNA, their voices becomes a very perfect combo. She’s also the one that usually leads in solo parts of their songs
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• Draws the worst among the group.
• Her favorite food are strawberry and nata de coco.
• Her least favorite food are carrots and melon.
• Most playful in the group and loves to goof-around.
• Has a tattoo on her left shoulder
• Has piercings on her left ear.
• Graduated from Hyogo Perfecture(兵庫県), Kakogawa's high-school(加古川南) at 2009-2-27.
• Named her Bass Masaya-kun and later changed it to Yuusuke-kun
* Mami Sasazaki (Guitar & Vocals)
Born: May 21, 1990
MAMI has the best guitar skills among the girls, and serves as The Lead guitarist in Scandal. She often amazes fans that come to see them live with her dexterity and skill with the electric guitar. She also appears serious and kind of dark on stage due to her long fringe and serious expression, but offstage, she becomes a direct opposite, displaying a very cheerful and upbeat personality. Also among the group, she’s also the biggest fan of Japanese Anime. In the vocals department, she has a very soft-punkish voice, and as a result whenever she has a solo part, you’ll know it’s her.
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• A big Anime fan.
• A huge fan of BLEACH.
• A huge fan of Onepiece.
• Can also play the drums.
• Draws the best among the group.
• Knows how to cook.
• Has a habit of calling herself "Oira". Been saying that since elementary.
• Loves to play her Nintedo DS.
• Would love to do a seiyuu work for an Anime one day.
• Named her guitar Yuuya-kun
* Rina Suzuki (Drums & Vocals)
Born: August 21, 1991
RINA, the youngest among the group and serves as the drummer. A girl that always has a smile painted on her face when performing – showing that performing and music is nothing but love. She’s also a cheerful and bubbly person as seen in their live interviews with the reactions she shows. Also among the 4 of them, she is the most active in their blog, making sure that fans is always updated to her and the group. • Can also play the piano. Been playing it since she was 3 years old. • Knows how to cook. • Last member to join the group. • Said once in an interview that she doesn't know any boy's number. • Wanted to be called RINAX. • Would love to work at McDonald's, a bar, or a Maid Cafe because she wants to try serving people at a restaurant.
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• Can also play the piano. Been playing it since she was 3 years old.
• Knows how to cook.
• Has two sisters and a smaller brother, she's the eldest. Her youngest sister is named Suzuki Natsuna(鈴木夏菜).
• Last member to join the group.
• Said once in an interview that she doesn't know any boy's number.
• Wanted to be called RINAX.
• Would love to work at McDonald's, a bar, or a Maid Cafe because she wants to try serving people at a restaurant.
• Likes fantasy and romantic movies
• Collects bath salts
• She loves Bagel.
• She likes Soymilk, specially strawberry and almond flavors. She prefers it over tea or juice.
• She would like to date a guy who plays the guitar well. Guitar pose she likes.
• Believes in aliens
• Named her drums Angelina/Angie
SCANDAL was formed by 4 high school classmates in Osaka, Japan in 2006. They first performed in public as street performers in Osaka's Castle Park. Over time their performances began to draw a regular, enthusiastic crowd and they began to catch the attention of people in the music business. Scandal were invited to perform at various venues around Osaka and Kyoto and they eventually were invited to perform at events in Tokyo as well.
Scandal released their first indie single on March 3, 2008. Subsequent singles were released monthly on April 4 and May 5. In April, Scandal performed at Japan Night at the "South by Southwest Music Fest" in Austin, Texas, USA and toured the country with other Japanese Bands, performing in New York City, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco and Seattle. They returned to Seattle shortly afterwards to perform at the anime convention "Sakuracon".
Scandal has since returned to Japan and has been busy performing at various events while writing and recording new songs. There has been no announcement as of yet about future releases. Scandal is scheduled to perform at the "Japan Expo 2008" in Paris, France.
SCANDAL DISCOGRAPHY:
Pride
single · 2 October, 2011 · 4 tracks Tracklist 1. Pride
2. CUTE!
3. Emotion
R-GIRL's ROCK!
mini album · 17 November, 2010 · 7 tracks Tracklist 1. Roppongi Shinjuu [六本木心中]（アン・ルイス）
2. Koibito ga Santa Claus [恋人がサンタクロース]（松任谷由実）
3. SINKY-YORK（JITTERIN'JINN）
4. Rock 'n' Roll Widow [ロックンロール・ウィドウ]（山口百恵）
5. DAY DREAM（JUDY AND MARY）
6. Sunny Day Sunday（センチメンタル・バス）
7. secret base～Kimi ga Kureta Mono～（ZONE）
Scandal Nanka Buttobase
single · 6 October, 2010 · 2 tracks Tracklist 1. SCANDAL Nanka Buttobase (スキャンダルなんかブッ飛ばせ)
2. SCANDAL Nanka Buttobase (Instrumental)
Temptation Box
album · 11 August, 2010 · 12 tracks Tracklist 1. EVERYBODY SAY YEAH
2. Taiyou to Kimi ga Egaku STORY
3. Shunkan Sentimental
4. Houkago 1H
5. Namida no Regret
6. Hi-Hi-Hi
7. Shoujo M
8. GIRLism
9. Playboy PartII
10. Hello! Hello!
11. Aitai
12. Sayonara My Friend
Namida no Regret
single · 28 July, 2010 · 4 tracks Tracklist 1. Namida no Regret
2. Midnight Television
3. Shining Sun
4. Namida no Regret (Instrumental)
Taiyou to Kimi ga Egaku STORY
single · 2 June, 2010 · 4 tracks Tracklist 1. Taiyou to Kimi ga Egaku STORY
2. KOSHI-TANTAN
3. Switch
4. Taiyou to Kimi ga Egaku STORY (Instrumental)
Shunkan Sentimental
single · 3 February, 2010 · 5 tracks Tracklist
1. Shunkan Sentimental
2. Hoshi Furu Yoru ni
3. Yumemiru Koro wo Sugite mo
4. Shunkan Sentimental ~ Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood” ED ver.
5. Shunkan Sentimental (Instrumental)
BEST★SCANDAL
album · 21 October, 2009 · 13 tracks Tracklist
1. SCANDAL BABY
2. Shoujo S (少女S)
3. DOLL
4. Koi Moyou (恋模様)
5. Yume Miru Tsubasa (夢見るつばさ)
6. Anata ga Mawaru (アナタガマワル)
7. Space Ranger (スペースレンジャー)
8. Ring! Ring! Ring!
9. Maboroshi Night (マボロシナイト)
10. Kimi to Yoru to Namida (キミと夜と涙)
11. Hitotsu Dake (ひとつだけ)
12. Sakura Goodbye (SAKURA グッバイ)
13. Kagerou (カゲロウ) -album mix-.
Yume Miru Tsubasa
single · 14 October, 2009 · 5 tracks Tracklist
1. Yume Miru Tsubasa
2. BEAUTeen!!
3. DAYDREAM
4. Yume Miru Tsubasa (Instrumental)
5. BEAUTeen!! (Instrumental)
SHOUJO S
single · 16 June, 2009 · 5 tracks Tracklist
1. Shoujo S
2. Natsuneiro
3. Future
4. SO EASY
5. Shoujo S (Instrumental)
SAKURA Goodbye
single · 6 March, 2009 · 3 tracks Tracklist:
1. SAKURA Goodbye
2. TOKYO
3. SAKURA Goodbye (SAKURA グッバイ)
DOLL
single · 22 October, 2008 · 3 tracks Tracklis:
1. DOLL
2. S.L.Magic
3. DOLL (Instrumental)
YAH! YAH! YAH! HELLO SCANDAL
mini album · 8 August, 2008 · 4 tracks Tracklist
1. Koi no Kaijitsu (恋の果実)
2. Space Ranger (スペースレンジャー)
3. Koi Moyou (恋模様)
4. Kagerou (カゲロウ)
Kagerou
single · 5 May, 2008 · 0 tracks Tracklist
1. Kagerou (カゲロウ)
Koi Moyou
single · 4 April, 2008 · 0 tracks Tracklist
1. Koi Moyou (恋模様)
Space Ranger
single · 3 March, 2008 · 0 tracks Tracklist
1. Space Ranger (スペースレンジャー)
