Interview with Stragraph

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Can you please introduce yourselves to the readers of Summon the Roses?

Hello.Nice to meet you.We are the Japanese rock band  Stragraph .

Your musical concept is unique and powerful. Can you tell us how did you come up with your musical concept?

Stragraph ‘s concept is based on our beliefs . We wanted to a create something cool, something to cherish , our own genre of rock. Growing up in Japan , it made us think to create  a pure Japanese rock . It's important  to remember to all the people living in this era what a pure Japanese rock style sounds like.

What about the formation of the band? How did you come together to form Stragraph?

Stragraph was founded in June 2013. Ryo and Akira have been active in the same band. Soushi and Ryo were  classmates in the junior high school. Afterwards  Kyohei joined the band.

You released a mini-album DETERMINATION on 2015/05/31, can you tell us a bit about the making of this mini-album?

 Yes , this album is  Stragraph ‘s second album . The album’s title “DETERMINATION”  represents   our determination. So,we want you to feel Stragraph’s  music and intentions.

If you have a live performance coming up in September. What can the fans expect from this performance?

We promise to fill the hearts of all  of you with excitement,  happiness and courage.

What inspires you when writing lyrics? What sets the mood for you?

It depends on the song we want to produce. We share our feelings through the music. I want you to experience through our lyrics the feelings I put into it. Sometimes it feels like wanting  “to shout “ it to everyone!!

Have you had any collaboration with other bands or artists?

Stragraph didn’t have  any collaboration yet.

Are you working on a music video at the moment?

Here is our  Youtube Channel. You ‘ll find all of our music videos.

https://www.youtube.com/user/Stragraph

What do you want your fans to feel when listening to your music?

We hope many people feel happy and  excited when they are listening to Stragraph’s music.

What are the future goals with Stragraph?

We didn’t set up any goals yet. However, we  don’t stay still , we keep moving forward . Of course, with all of you ,  together. Let’s move on together! !

How has Stragraph evolved since the formation of the band?

A rock band is always seeking the best. Stragraph always seeks for  stimulation concerning  the life, the live, and the rock itself.

How is Stragraph different from other Japanese bands?

The fans decide freely about it!!

What do you feel is your best quality as a musician?

We are a rock band. Our best quality as musicians is to offer the best “LIVE” performance.

Do you have any plans of performing overseas? Perhaps, America?

For now, there’s no plan. But, Stragraph  is interested to perform LIVE overseas .

Do you have a message for your fans?

Let's get excited together!! This is “Stragraph”’s  call  for the entire world!!

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Summon the Roses would like to give a special thanks to Mariana Madalina and Stragraph for allowing us to conduct this interview.