Interview

Additional Interview with SCANDAL

16/04/2015 2015-04-16 10:40:00 JaME Author: Kularu Translator: M.Denno

Additional Interview with SCANDAL

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SCANDAL was born in 2006. How have you changed musically?

RINA: We’ve been making music since we were in our teens when our views and environment undergo great change; so even though we don’t do it consciously, our ways of thinking and various approaches have changed naturally. We’re beginning to make love songs that match our ages and the songs are not about us anymore, but are singing about others. As we grow up, we get to sing about more different things using more new words, so now is most fun for us!

Which artists inspire you?

MAMI: Foo Fighters are my favourite band! I wish I could stand on the same stage as them at any music festival.

Why did the band choose the name SCANDAL?

HARUNA: It’s because back when we first formed the band, we used to go to a rehearsal studio in a building. When we talked about what to call the band, we noticed a sign for a venue called “Scandal” in the same building, and we took it from there. By the way, the venue was an establishment offering adult entertainment.

Your last visit to France was in 2008 for Japan Expo. Are you looking forward to seeing your French fans?

TOMOMI: It's been a long time since I've visited France, so yes!

What can fans expect at your next live in Paris?

HARUNA: I love overseas audiences because I get the feeling they’re always bursting with energy! Fans can expect us to be as excited as them!

In a previous interview with JaME in 2008, you talked about someday holding a world tour. With SCANDAL WORLD TOUR 2015 "HELLO WORLD", you’ve now accomplished this goal. How do you feel about this achievement?

RINA: It's our first time going around the globe on a world tour, so I'm really happy to be able to go abroad with the latest album, which perfectly represents our current state of mind! I’ll be really pleased if, through us, you start to love Japan more!

What’s the next step for SCANDAL?

RINA: When we formed the band, I could never have imagined us reaching our tenth anniversary. But now, I can imagine SCANDAL still being around in another ten years. We want to continue as a band who play concerts all over the world.

Of all the cities you’re travelling to, which one did you particularly want to visit and why?

TOMOMI: London! Because it looks like I’ll be able to take some good photographs there.

2015 has just begun. Have you made any New Year's resolutions?

HARUNA: I want to make an effort to study English this year!

Finally, please leave a message for our readers.

MAMI: We're in the middle of our world tour now! We're playing 31 concerts around Japan and will be finishing soon. We hope to take the energies gathered here and bring them to where you are, so please look forward to seeing us! Let's have a great night together.

JaME would like to thank SCANDAL and B7Klan for making this interview possible.
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