Ap(r)il

indies - active (2008 - )

Ap(r)il is a new visual band that represents a fairly mild form of oshare kei both in looks and sound. Their music is very unconventional in some ways, presenting an alternative to the traditional oshare sound by producing an alternate realm rooted in naturalness. The refrains have initially unpredictable, even counter-intuitive melodies (sometimes leading to criticism of the adventurous Hinata), and while their songs are upbeat, they are often infused with an energetic optimism backed by sad or pain-laced tones.