I Don't Like Mondays.

I Don't Like Mondays. (IDLMs.) is a Japanese rock band based in Tokyo. They are signed with Rhythm Zone, an imprint of Avex Group.[1][2][3]

This article is about the Japanese rock band. Not to be confused with the song I Don't Like Mondays by the Boomtown Rats.

I Don't Like Mondays.
Background information
Also known asIDLMs.
Origin Japan
GenresRock
Years active2012 – present
LabelsNippon Columbia (2014–2018) Rhythm Zone (2018-)
Websitehttps://idlms.com
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MembersYU（Vocals）
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CHOJI（Guitar）
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KENJI（Bass）
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SHUKI（Drums）
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Overview

Origin of the band name

The band name "I Don't Like Mondays." was named because the members liked the idea of using a sentence. The band has stated that they truly dislike Mondays, and they consider it to be a weekly holiday.[4]

Production style

They started out making music by holding sessions, but now they've found that discussion is the best way to produce music. If one of the four members is not satisfied with the production, that track will not be released.

Self-producing

They produce not only music but also direct live shows and music videos by themselves. The band is active in the fashion industry, such as co-producing with "RESTIR,", a Japanese fashion brand/boutique.

Band members
NamePartBirthday
YUVocal26 February 1989
CHOJIGuitar6 December 1986
KENJIBass guitar13 August 1986
SHUKIDrums13 July 1988

History

The band was formed in 2012, in Omotesando, Tokyo.[5] Their first album PLAY was released in 2014, with the band playing a number of festivals the same year, including Tokyo Crazy Kawaii Taipei[6] and J-Music LAB 2014 in Hai Day.[7]

The band launched a fashion brand on 12 February named IDLMs. That same year they released their first self-directed single "WE ARE YOUNG"/"Super Special" which was selected as one of Japan's best signles of the year, by Keisuke Kuwata. The bands second album TOKYO was released on 29 July, 2015. The band also produced a single titled THE INDEPENDENT, which was used for Leslie Kee's short film YOHJI YAMAMOTO.[8] The band released their third album FASHION on September 28, 2016. Google Play Music in Japan used a 'Freaky Boy' from the album in their advertisements.[9]

In 2017 the band released an E.P titled SUMMER, the track Shape of Love was used to promote H&M's first original campaign (Happy Golden Week) in Japan.[10] In 2019 their fourth album FUTURE was released, followed by BLACK HUMOUR in 2021.

The band wrote 'PAINT' which was used for the opening of the One Piece anime.[11][12]

Other activities

Fashion

Launched an original brand "IDLMs by I Don't Like Mondays.". After the launch, they have collaborated with a Japanese original brand shop "And A" and started a collaborated brand called "And A by "I Don't Like Mondays.". In September 2016, they have announced to collaborate with a select apparel shop"RESTIR" and launched "IDLMs. CREATIVE DRECTION BY RESTIR EDITION".

They performed at a fashion show of Kansai Yamamoto. In 2015, they did a music direction for the short film called "THE INDEPENDENTS" Directed by LESLIE KEE Time 12:34 featuring YOHJI YAMAMOTO 2015 A/W Collections and they also performed in the film. One of their tracks"Shape of Love" was selected for H&M's sales campaign called "Happy Golden Week" which was H&M's first Japan original campaign. They also performed in the promotional movie for this campaign shot by Leslie Kee.

Live
YEAR TITLE
2015 TOKYO 2015
2016 TOKYO 2016
"FASHION" 1st Tour
2017 IDLMs. JOINT GIG TOUR

Discography

Single
YEARTITLETRACK LIST Note
1 2015WE ARE YOUNG / Super SpecialWE ARE YOUNG
Super Special
MEMORIES (pal@pop Remix)
Perfect Night (pal@pop Remix)
Golden Life (Graves + K-smooth Remix)
2 2015Girlfriend (Digital Single)Girlfriend
3 2016SorryDISC 1 : CD
Sorry
Girlfriend
Sorry (minus one)
Girlfriend (minus one)

DISC 2 : DVD
TOKYO BROTHERS (from "TOKYO 2015")
Super Special (from "TOKYO 2015")
FIRE (from "TOKYO 2015")
WE ARE YOUNG (from "TOKYO 2015")
Perfect Night (from "TOKYO 2015")
4 2016TONIGHTTONIGHT
LIFE
SING (electric version)
TONIGHT(minus one)
LIFE(minus one)
5 2017PRINCE (Digital Single)PRINCE
6 2017My Girl (Digital Single)My Girl
7 2022 Paint[13][14] Paint It was released as part of One Piece anime's 24th opening song

Album
YEARTITLETRACK LIST
1 2014PLAYMEMORIES
Perfect Night
Don't Stop Your Music
BANG!!
Golden Life
BADMAN
2 2015TOKYOFIRE
WE ARE YOUNG
TOKYO BROTHERS
SING
STAR DRIVE
FEELING
LOVE YOURSELF
SUPER SPECIAL
PERFECT NIGHT
FINAL DESTINATION
MEMORIES
ROAD
3 2016FASHIONDISC 1 : CD
Introduction
Crazy
Don't look back
Game Over
Sorry
Marry me
Right before sunset
Tonight
Fashion
Stranger
Girlfriend
Freaky boy
Life
Memories (Acoustic ver.) *Bonus Track
The Independents *Bonus Track

DISC 2 : DVD
SING (MUSIC VIDEO)
LOVE YOURSELF (Music Video)
Girlfriend (Music Video)
Sorry (Music Video)
TONIGHT (Music Video)
Crazy (Music Video)
Sorry (another edition)
Behind the scene
4 2019FUTUREFUTURE - Introduction
DIAMOND
DO YA?
UP TO U
ZERO GRAVITY
LEMONADE
AITAI
A GIRL IN THE CITY
PLEASE
CALL ME
TONIGHT - Future Ver.
TRY FOR YOU
FANCY GIRL
5 2021BLACK HUMOURBlack Humour
MR. CLEVER
地上を夢見る魚
MONOPOLY
Norari Kurari
MOON NIGHT
Its all your fault
Fool
Sunflower
Words of Love
Cactus
Gift
Plastic City
Monster
Entertainer
Tokyo Extra
Millenials (Just I thought)

E.P.
YEARTITLETRACK LIST
1 2017SUMMEROn my way
Shape of love
PRINCE
TONIGHT (KSUKE Remix)
TOKYO BROTHERS (Live mix)
MEMORIES (Live mix)
Don't look back (Live Mix)
On my way(Live mix)

References
  1. "2019年度よりavexへのレーベル移籍が決定！". I Don't Like Mondays. Official Site. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  2. "Asia Spotlight: Japan's I Don't Like Mondays. on their artistic growth and new musical direction". Asia Spotlight: Japan's I Don't Like Mondays. on their artistic growth and new musical direction | Bandwagon | Music media championing and spotlighting music in Asia. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  3. "I Don't Like Mondays.、ドラマ主題歌「音楽のように」MV公開（Rolling Stone Japan）". Yahoo!ニュース (in Japanese). Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  4. Japan, Arama! (19 August 2014). "I Don't Like Mondays release short video for debut song 'Memories'". ARAMA! JAPAN. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  5. "I Don't Like Mondays". SYNC NETWORK JAPAN. 1 January 2011. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  6. "I Don't Like Mondays. will perform at the "Tokyo Crazy Kawaii Taipei" festival in Taiwan". I Don't Like Mondays. Official Site. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  7. JpopAsia. "[Exclusive] JPopAsia Interviews I Don't Like Mondays, Cyntia and Eir Aoi". JpopAsia. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  8. "レスリー・キーの初監督作品"YOHJI YAMAMOTO"ショートフィルムのサウンドトラックを制作しました！". I Don't Like Mondays. Official Site. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  9. "I Don't Like Mondays.、『Google Play Music』のCMソングを担当 | OKMusic". okmusic.jp. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  10. "H&M New戎橋店のリニューアル直前イベントに歌手のhitomiやI Don't Like Mondays.が登場。". about.hm.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  11. "I Don't Like Mondays. pens new theme song for anime 'ONE PIECE'". tokyohive. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  12. "4-Member Rock Band 'I Don't Like Mondays' Perform One Piece Anime's New Opening Theme Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  13. "4-Member Rock Band 'I Don't Like Mondays' Perform One Piece Anime's New Opening Theme Song". Anime News Network. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
  14. Harding, Daryl. "I Don't Like Mondays Takes Over the One Piece Opening Theme in January". Crunchyroll. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
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