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[ About THE MOLICE ]
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<Short Bio>
The Molice hammered out their own sound while playing in Tokyo’s numerous rock venues and on tour in North America, Europe and Asia. This East/West hybrid sound has a wide appeal by being both catchy and edgy, incorporating rock n’ roll, classical, dance, shoegaze, alternative, and post-hardcore elements. Lead singer Rinko sings primarily in Japanese, but in a melodic rock style, in contrast to the more popular idol singing style in Japan. Her lyrics are often romantic, but sometimes venture into sci-fi, inspired by movies such as Blade Runner and Fahrenheit 451.

<Longer Bio>

The Molice are an alternative/post-hardcore/dance-core trio from Tokyo, formed in 2007 by the charismatic female singer/lyricist/guitarist Rinko and high tension guitarist Yuzuru Takeda. Drummer Hirofumi “Paro” Katsumoto joined in 2015 after a lineup change.

Drawing inspiration from 70’s punk DIY spirit, 80’s new wave stylish power pop, and 90’s unchained indies guitar rock, the band has hammered out their own sound while playing in Tokyo’s numerous rock venues and on tour in North America, Europe and Asia. This East/West hybrid sound has a wide appeal by being both catchy and edgy, incorporating rock n’ roll, classical, dance, shoegaze, alternative, and post-hardcore elements. Rinko sings primarily in Japanese, but in a melodic rock style, in contrast to the more popular idol singing style in Japan. Her lyrics are often romantic, but sometimes venture into sci-fi, inspired by movies such as Blade Runner and Fahrenheit 451.

Since their beginning, the band has had a high percentage of global listeners amongst their fans. As a result, the Molice has received TV and radio coverage in a diverse range of countries such as Vietnam, the USA, France, UK, Australia, and Portugal. The Molice’s second album “Catalystrock” also caught the attention of Good Charamel Records (owned by Robby Takac of the Goo Goo Dolls), who went on to sometimes release their next 6 albums in North America as well as helping produce their music in the US.

Since 2015, they have continued to tour North America and produce music in the U.S. every year, and in 2018, they moved their base of activities from Japan to the U.S. and began working in the U.S. in earnest. In 2019, the band successfully tours, produces music, videos, etc. in the US. At the end of that year, just as they were returning to Japan to renew their visas, the Covid disaster struck and all tours from 2020 were cancelled, making it impossible for them to return to the US.With their performance activities restricted, they chose to focus on their creative work. In the years leading up to the end of Covid, they continued to produce an astounding amount of work, releasing three albums and producing over 50 videos.

They continue to challenge new possibilities with new activities such as releasing a charity song to support the areas affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan and collaborating with other bands.
As of 2025, they are already steadily preparing a new album, and their passion for music continues to bubble up endlessly in the midst of today’s chaotic world.

2007 The Molice debut.
2007 Performed at Summer Sonic Music Festival (Chiba, Japan).
2008 “Doctor Ray” (1st album) release.
2008 Music video appeared on Space Shower TV (Japan).
2008 Music video appeared on NOLIFE TV (France).
2009 UK mini tour.
2010 “Catalystrock” (2nd album) release.
2010 Appeared on Fox Japan’s “Backstage Pass” (Japan).
2010 Performed at C.A.M.A. festival (Hanoi, Vietnam).
2010 Performed at Anime Weekend Atlanta (Georgia, USA).
2010 The Molice sign with Robby Takac’s Good Charamel Records.
2011 Performed at Go! Go! Japan! Festival (Hanoi, Vietnam).
2011 Appeared in Yan TV (Vietnam).
2012 “Neugravity” (3rd album) release.
2014 “Resonance Love” (4th album) release with crowd funding support.
2015 Good Charamel Records released an exclusive version of Resonance Love called ‘Resonance Love +’ with 2 extra remixes
2015 Current drummer Hirofumi “Paro” Katsumoto joins The Molice.
2016 “5” (5th album) release.
2017 “Signs” (6th album) release and Northeast tour.
2017 “Live at Silo City” (7th album/ 1st live album) release
2018 “Gate” (8th album) release US tour.
2019   US tour 　　
2020  When retuning to Japan to renew visas, suffered Covid disaster and subsequent US tours were cancelled.
2021　Staying in Japan to continue video and music production　
2022　Produced and released more than 50 video works.
2023　Three albums, “Prototypes,” “SessionS,” and “Re-Sing,” were released digitally as part of the “Pre/Post” series.
2024　Produced and released a charity song “Ride the Wind” to support the Noto earthquake recovery efforts, and donated the proceeds to the affected areas.
2025　Production activities for the release of a new album, collaborations with other bands, and live performances continue to be active.
 

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[ Contact ]
 ・THE MOLICE  molice@themolice.com
 ・Good Charamel Records   GoodCharamel@gmail.com     716 803 3069

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