© Rumbless.
Please introduce yourselves to the readers of Summon the Roses.
Hello everyone! We are Rumbless.
Roku vocalist, Takaki playing guitar, Sin playing bass and Tva playing drums.
Can you tell us what inspired you to form Rumbless.? Did you know each other prior to forming the band?
Roku and Takaki knew each other through music. We were hoping to do something together someday. Later, Roku’s band broke up, then Takaki brought all of us to just “try something together”.
As we started making demos in studio, we became confident that the four of us can create something interesting. Ultimately, we decided to form Rumbless. together. As much as we have similar taste in music, we have become teammates that can trust each other.
How did you decide on the band name? What is the meaning behind it?
We combined “Rumble” and “bless” to symbolize our hope – to spread sound.
Each of us came up with words that represent our goal, and we crossed over those words and decided with Rumbless. in the end.
What motivated you to pursue music as a career?
We ourselves are excited for the music we will create in the future, and if that is something to your liking, then your response will be the source of our motivation.
What makes Rumbless. unique? What separates you from the rest?
Metalcore, electronica, emo, rock, pop, etc... the songs as a whole will adopt different genres, but for the melody, we want to maintain the unique, catchy, and melodious “J-pop” touch.
Also, we always try to create the sound that only four of us can create.
We can see from your music video nocturne a completely different approach then your previous video release "Catastrophe". Your costumes are more laid back and straightforward. There's a dark green aesthetic provided by the lighting in the video. Who came up with the theme for this video? Does the color green represent a deeper meaning?
As you rightly pointed out, “catastrophe.” and “nocturne.” pursued completely different approach. “catastrophe.” represents the world hidden inside our heart. In comparison, “nocturne.” symbolizes rawness and realism, also with the visuals.
Tokyo is a city that never sleeps. There are always lights even at night. Each of these lights are full of hopes. However, we see those lights regularly that we have probably become blind to our surroundings even without realizing.
We covered the beautiful city lights on purpose with such intent.
We chose green because it is the complementary color of red, which was featured in “catastrophe.”. Also, green contrasts the lifeless city. We tried other colors, but green seemed cool.
Why do you think fans from all over the world connect to Japanese music with such passion and devotion? What do you think helps overcome language as a barrier?
There is interesting culture in each country, and we appreciate that Japanese sensation is shared and sympathized with. We believe music is a universal language, and we hope our fans will continue to receive and share our music.
What artists/bands have inspired you to pursue music?
Each has a unique background, but the common thing is that it has a beautiful melody and a heavy sound. For example, DIR EN GREY, lynch., the GazettE.
You will be performing at Shinjuku Club Science on September 6. How are you preparing for this performance? Are you looking forward to performing in front of your fans?
Of course, we are looking forward to it! We want to release the excitement that we are building now.
What are your future plans with Rumbless.? What do you wish to accomplish together as a band?
We will release our 1st EP on September 6. We can’t share our schedules yet... but we want to bring excitement and “shock”!
What message do you want to give other musicians that are trying to make it in your music field?
We think Japanese “visual style” should be conserved as an important culture.
Even though there is some competition in the music scene, we are fellows from time to time, and we should all strive to send our culture into the world.
We want to know if touring overseas is something that you look forward to? Coming to America a possibility in your future plans?
Rumbless is very much interested in going abroad. Of course, the US, too. If given the opportunity and we are ready, we will definitely go to the US.
What message do you want to give to your fans?
Unlike before, no matter where in the world you are, we are getting “closer” than ever. (Just like you already know us.) We will be producing even better music, hoping we will get the chance to meet you.
Stay tuned!
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A special thanks to Rumbless. and staff for allowing us to conduct this interview
