rice - introduction + New Single Release

Right to Left: (vo.) Yuki Sakurai, (dr.) Kazuhiro Murata

"rice" is a two unit band made up of ex. Raphael members (Vo.) Yuki Sakurai  and (Dr.) Kazuhiro Murata. 
Since its formation in April 2001, with the beautiful lyric in Japanese, the sound unfolds on a grand scale, boldly--advocating a new way to enjoy music. 

 

The band, although not as visual as they used to be in Raphael, still keep a very distinct fashion from that of a lot of other bands.

 

rice is releasing a new single called『あかしあ』(Akashia) on the 6th of June.

The single comes in two types: 

 

Regular Edition (CD) – 1260yen
1. あかしあ (Akashia)
2. Limp
3. 睡-nemuri-(Acoustic version)

Limited Edition (CD) – 1890yen
1. あかしあ (Akashia)
2. Limp
3. 朗読 (Roudoku)
4. 泪(インストゥルメンタル) (Namida ~instrumental~)


Sources: CDJapan, OHP