FLiP is a Japanese rock band from Okinawa, formed in Naha on 2005-10-06. Emerging as a four-piece, the band built its early following through live performances. Its sound mixed alternative rock and pop-rock with punk-influenced energy, and centered on strong melodies, direct emotional songwriting, tight guitar work, driving rhythms, and expressive vocals.
In June 2008, FLiP released its first mini-album, 『母から生まれた捻くれの唄』, on High Wave. In 2009, the band took part in SXSW 2009 before touring the United States.
FLiP made its major-label debut on 2010-02-03 with the mini-album 『DEAR GIRLS』 on DefSTAR Records. Its anime work included "Wonderland (ワンダーランド)," the OP of "Gintama". In June 2013, the band released its third album, 『LOVE TOXiCiTY』, as its first fully self-produced full-length work. On 2014-07-01, it announced a move to EMI Records. The band's official website is http://www.flip-4.com/.
FLiP announced a hiatus on 2016-01-09 and played its last live show, "WonderLand", at Shibuya TSUTAYA O-WEST on 2016-03-05.
