From a time when genres like post-hardcore and screamo were yet to be recognized, and the term “loud” was not even coined, the underground heroes “waterweed” have been leading the scene. With a successful European tour under their belt, they’ve been resonating hardcore sounds both domestically and internationally for a long time.
Amidst growing acclaim for their historical CD “Deep inside + Unknown best,” which was conceived out of a desire to introduce more people to waterweed, the band dropped the digital single ‘Cure’ on January 31 (Wednesday). They also released a visualizer alongside it.
‘Cure’ is the opening theme for the TV anime “The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic,” which started airing on January 5. This song is creating buzz, marking waterweed’s second consecutive anime theme song contribution following their previous track ‘Deep inside.’
“The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic” follows the story of an ordinary high school student, Usato Ken (Usato), who, along with the student council president Inukami Suzune (Suzune) and his classmate Ryuzen Kazuki (Kazuki), gets swallowed by a sudden magical circle on his way home and finds himself in another world, facing unimaginable hellish training…
The opening theme ‘Cure’, created by waterweed, who have continued to be active in the real music scene, showcases a deep and fresh band sound. It reflects the evolution of their “roots” in melodic hardcore, a genre they have always been exploring.
Comment from Tomohiro Ohga (Ba/Vo)
“In gaining something, we lose another; I’ve crossed countless nights. Regrets, I’ve washed away with sweat and tears. How to give up? I’ve long since forgotten. Even if scars remain, as long as I can laugh at the very end, that’s all that matters. This song is like my musical life. I see myself in Usato, who keeps rising and challenging again and again. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. I hope it resonates with everyone’s heart.”
waterweed New Single ‘Cure’ Release Information
- Cure’
- Available for streaming
Artist Profile: waterweed
Ba/Vo: Tomohiro Ohga, Dr: Shigeo Matsubara
Support Guitarists: Hayato (ex. LASTEND), Debumegane (Byousatsu Endorphin), Morisawa (UNMASK aLIVE), Kashiwa (LASTEND), Yu (CODE AXE), Keita (MIND STEP), Ryota (ex. waterweed)
Formed in Osaka in 2003, waterweed began their journey with several demo recordings and contributions to compilation albums. In April 2007, they released their 1st mini-album “”Killing the earth means our suicide”” under Theory & practice, operated by NATURE LIVING. That same year, they participated in the “”COMEBACK KID JAPAN TOUR”” and shared the stage with THE USED, RISE AGAINST, and others at the “”TASTE OF CHAOS TOUR”” in Namba HATCH.
2008 saw significant member changes following their event “”TERMINAL”” at BIG CAT, which was organized with PALM, LOST, and other domestic and international bands. This led to a two-year hiatus.
In 2009, the band restarted live performances with new members, supporting acts like Between The Buried And Me, SHAI HULUD, TRASH TALK, and THE CHARIOT, while also focusing on songwriting. In 2010, they released a free split recording with LOST, titled “”SEVEN FALLS AND EIGHT RISES.””
In May 2011, the current lineup released their first solo work, the EP “”who the fuck do you think you are?,”” independently selling 2000 copies.
In March 2013, alongside their participation in maximum10’s compilation “”MAYDIE!!,”” they transferred to the same label and released their first full album “”CICADA”” in October. They embarked on the CICADA TOUR in Japan, with the tour finale being a joint event “”MANPOWER”” with bacho, FIVE NO RISK, and PALM at Shinsaibashi BIG CAT.
In 2014, they performed at FACT’s 15th-anniversary event “”ROCK-O-RAMA”” at Makuhari Messe. The day before, they uploaded a live clip of six new songs, recorded in one take, to YouTube.
In March 2015, they released the studio take of the NEW EP “”Ashes,”” followed by the Ashes Tour in Japan. In August 2015, the guitarist departed, and the band began its first trio setup. Soon after, they started recording and released the 9-track EP “”Landscapes”” in January 2016, embarking on the Landscapes Tour 2016 in Japan and Korea.
In April 2017, they released their second full album “”Brightest,”” followed by the Brightest Tour 2017 in Japan, Taiwan, and Indonesia.
In March 2018, they uploaded a new song “”In my veins”” to Bandcamp. In April, they signed with the UK’s PUNK/HARDCORE LABEL ‘Lockjaw Records’ and released the UK edition of Brightest, embarking on an 11-location UK/EU tour across 5 countries.
In January 2019, they conducted the MANPOWER TOUR 2019 in Sendai, Koriyama, and Shinjuku, with the tour finale at BIGCAT. They also welcomed a new guitarist, starting as a four-piece twin-guitar band.
On April 24, 2019, they released their third full album “”Diffuse.””
In 2020, they released “”Deep inside”” as the ED theme for NHK’s TV anime “”Kingdom.””
In June 2021, they conducted the Deep inside Tour.
In August 2022, the guitarist departed.
They have plans for an album release and tour in 2023.
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