Dustz

DUSTZ was formed around vocalist Ray in October 2005 with his childhood friends from a French international school. They launched their live performance-oriented activities, mainly performing mixture rock full of street sense that passionately conveys their enthusiasm for music. Striking out by integrating French-speaking rap into their music, the band rapidly expanded their fan base through word of mouth, performing successful one-band shows even in their early days. They made their much-anticipated indie debut with “Future,” which reached #2 on Tower Records’ indie chart and #18 on Japan Countdown, garnering attention among music fans. Their second indie single “Lapis lazuli,” released in February 2009, achieved #1 on Tower Records’ indie chart, fulfilling a dream. On May 27, 2009, DUSTZ released their major debut single “Break & Peace” (the ending theme of the TV anime Sengoku BASARA). Shortly after, they were invited to a French music festival and became the first Japanese band to successfully perform on the streets, attracting thousands of people. Their success continued with the release of their second single “Brilliant Day” (featured in the TV drama Oretachiwa Tenshida! NO ANGEL NO LUCK) on October 7. In 2010, the drummer departed, leaving DUSTZ as a trio of half-Japanese, half-French descent members: vocalist Ray, guitarist KenT, and bassist Gus. In December of that year, they premiered a new key visual created by three world-renowned creative directors Joji Kojima, Noritaka Tatehana, and Koji Shiouchi. Its sensual yet sublime artwork caused a sensation in both the music and fashion industries. On April 6, 2011, DUSTZ released their much-anticipated new single titled “Criez,” their first in a year and a half. With French, English, and Japanese languages intertwining in the tune, its new-generation, hybrid rock sound that no one had ever experienced spread globally as the first shout of the renewed DUSTZ. On May 21, DUSTZ announced that they would be creating the opening theme for BLOOD-C, a high-profile TV anime known for its collaboration between CLAMP and Production I.G. Vocalist Ray has also appeared in various topical films and dramas as actor Ray Fujita. He is currently acting in Les Misérables, the 100th anniversary gala of the Imperial Garden Theater. Dustz's first album