Formed in January ‘08 is the GTA’s DIY “gaycore” band HOSHI★FURU. Unlike most other bands who claim to be inspired by Japanese pop and rock, the majority of HOSHI★FURU’s lyrics are in Japanese and its music recreates the sound whilst retaining originality.
Despite the long hiatus from June ‘08 till the end of the year where HOSHI★FURU lost two of its original members due to conflicts of interest and tension inside of it, lead vocalist Maria, guitarist Nan and guitarist Roma (formerly on bass) are still devoted to the band and have recreated and renewed its sound.
In the summer of ‘09, HOSHI★FURU recruited Umar as a drummer after auditions were held for the position. Nan’s brother Nabil also joined the band as a fill-in bassist for shows. The band is yet to find a permanent member for the position.
The summer of ‘09 also saw the release of HOSHI★FURU’s first demo CD (entitled “First Demo CD” as a nod to the hardcore punk band Minor Threat) which has sold an impressive amount of copies considering that the band is completely DIY and practically unheard of. It is available to purchase online directly through the band or in person at one of their shows.
HOSHI★FURU’s previous sound can be described as straight forward rock, but now influences from a variety of genres have been mixed together to render something once generic into a whole new level of vintage and modern sounds.
FIRST DEMO CD OUT NOW! (09/05/01)
Includes three tracks plus some special bonuses! The whole package costs $2.50 plus shipping costs (which vary depending on your location). E-mail us at hoshi.furu@gmail.com to order a copy or if you have any questions about it!
SOFT DRINK HEROES T-SHIRT OUT NOW! (09/08/14)
Our most popular song yet now has a t-shirt dedicated to it! Comes in a variety of sizes and colour combinations which you can check out here! $12 plus shipping costs (which vary depending on your location). E-mail us at hoshi.furu@gmail.com to order or if you have any questions about it!
PLEASE ADD OUR BANNER TO YOUR MYSPACE/WEBSITE/WHATEVER TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! ;)
Yo HOSHI★FURU, Whenever I listen to your music. I feel like singing too. But your talent is unmatched. How much time you spend to rehearse per day HOSHI★FURU? Love ya. Do PS:Follow Me Twitter at http://twitter.com/iaent
It was very... intimate. I think they meant to do it that way. The venue wouldn't fit more than 600!!! I didn't really mosh, just sang along when they played akuro no oka... it was amazing and I'm glad I made it to two nights (and had the press passes for the tuesday panel) My friend got one of Die's picks... and during the panel on tuesday, my friends who were working security say that Kaoru was looking at my butt **shock** I would whisk you guys away to NYC in a moment's time if I could. Sadly right now I have about $55 to my name, a $160 paycheck coming in on wednesday and oh yeah, my mom's kicking me out in a week. :/ well you could all stay with me and my bandmate if you ever came down to NYC ~ Really, it's sucky what Sutairu did. ATNYC were very disappointed when they heard.
LOL yesh my beautiful children XDDDD jk but like seriously!im so psyched and happy for u all >o< hahaha whoo! hoshi furu FTW! XP oh nd happy thanksgiving to you all ^O^
Hey guys, Talk about late replies - I just got the comment Maria left on my page on the 1st TODAY!! :D Sorry!!! Things have been hectic between modelling and DEG... You guys have the ability to get over here to NYC yourselves?? Maybe I could help you guys book a show here someday... Sutairu suck for not bringing you over here. Plain suck.
Hopefully things are going well with one of my favorite bands!!!!(this means you)
hahah thats great to hear! XD omg for realz? i am SO watching/reading haha you guys have come such a long way already whoo! Im supah supah happy for u all :D
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