KEYTALK

KEYTALK is a Japanese rock band formed in September 2007. The group consists of 小野武正, Tomomasa Teranaka, 八木優樹 and 首藤義勝, and is signed to Getting Better. Its roots go back to the predecessor band real, whose activity began in 2004. Its official website is http://keytalkweb.com/. The band made its indie debut in March 2010 with the EP 『KTEP』. Later, in November 2013, it made its major debut with the single 『コースター』. Its music is associated with alternative rock, post-rock and indie rock. It is characterized by bright melodies, fast-paced arrangements and catchy hooks. Added to that are incisive guitars, marked rhythmic shifts, layered vocals, polished choruses and an energetic live sound. Among its commercial milestones, the album HOT! reached No. 4 on the weekly Oricon Albums Chart. The single "Starring Star (スターリングスター)" reached No. 7 on the weekly Oricon Singles Chart. KEYTALK has also worked in anime, including "Starring Star (スターリングスター)", the ending theme of Dragon Ball. Since 2007, the band has remained active. It has toured extensively and performed at large-capacity venues such as 日本武道館 and 横浜アリーナ.