Silent_Siren
Silent Siren
Japanese rock/pop band
Silent Siren (サイレントサイレン, Sairento Sairen, stylized as SILENT SIREN) is a Japanese all-female band formed in 2010 and associated with Platinum Production. The members consist of three fashion models: Sumire Yoshida (lead vocals and guitar), Aina Yamauchi (bass guitar), and Yukako Kurosaka (keyboard). Ayana Sōgawa was originally the group's keyboardist until she left in 2012.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Rock, J-pop |
| Years active | 2010–2021, 2023–present |
| Labels | Brand-New Music Dreamusic Universal Music Japan |
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| Website | silent-siren |
Silent Siren first released two independent extended plays, Sai Sai and Love Shiru, in 2012. After getting signed to Dreamusic, the group made their major label debut with "Sweet Pop!"
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2010–2012: Indies era, Sai Sai, and Love Shiru
Silent Siren was formed in 2010, with amateur fashion models Sumire Yoshida as lead vocals and guitar, Hinako Umemura on drums, Aina Yamauchi on bass guitar, and Ayana Sogawa on keyboard.[2] Yoshida and Umemura, who both appeared in the fashion magazine Cutie, co-founded the band and invited Yamauchi, who appeared in aomoji-kei magazines, and Vivi model Sogawa to join.[2] Silent Siren released their debut mini album, Sai Sai, on February 8, 2012,[3][4] with the song "All Right ('Ima' o Kakeru)" used as the official support song for Agestock 2011, the largest college student event in Japan.[2] They followed up with their second mini album, Love Shiru, on July 4, 2012.[5]
2012–2014: Major label debut, Start, and 31 Wonderland
After the release of Love Shiru, Sogawa departed from the group. In August 2012, Yamauchi recommended her friend, Yukako Kurosaka, as a replacement.[6] Kurosaka, who appeared in the magazine Ray as an amateur model and a Wednesday panelist on the variety show Zip!, was announced as a member during a live show on September 13, 2012.[6][7] To promote their major label debut, the CD single "Want Chu" was released as a magazine gift with the November 2012 issue of Cutie.[7]
Silent Siren released their first single, "Sweet Pop!", on November 14, 2012,[8] which was featured as the ending theme song to the television program Tokyo Brand New Girls.[9] "Stella" was released as their second single on February 20, 2013, and was featured as the ending theme song to the television program Happy Music.[10]
2015–2016: Silent Siren, and S
In January 2015, Silent Siren performed their first solo concert at Nippon Budokan, which was the fastest any all-female band had performed at the prestigious venue following a major-label debut.[11][12] That same year, the band created theme songs for the anime series Onyankopon[13] and Shinkansen Henkei Robo Shinkalion,[14] the live-action film of Anohana,[15] and the Japanese restaurant chain Tenkaippin.[16]
In March 2016, the band released their fourth album S, which reached 3rd place in the Oricon weekly ranking.[citation needed] On December 30, 2016, at the Silent Siren 2016 End of 2016 Special Live Dream on! held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, the band announced they were changing the stylization of their name to all capitals and were moving from Dolly Music to EMI Records.[citation needed]
2017–2018: Girls Power
In March 2017, Silent Siren released their 12th single "Fujiyama Disco" and the band's first best album Silent Siren Selection. In May, they released their 13th single "Akane/ Awaawa", and their 14th single "Just Meet" in October. In December, they released their 5th album Girls Power.
In March 2018, they released the single "Tenkaippin no Theme". In July 2018, they released their 15th single "19 summer note". In November 2018, they released their 16th single "Go Way!".
2019–2020: 31313
In March 2019, the band released their 6th album 31313, followed by the digital single "Shigatsu no Kaze (四月の風; April Wind)" in April. In December, they released the EP Hero.
In April 2020, Silent Siren launched an official YouTube channel to commemorate their 10th anniversary.
2020–2021: Mix10th and Silent Siren Year-end Special live tour 2021
On June 18, 2020, Poppin'Party of Aimi collaboration song with " . Up To You feat Aimi from Poppin'Party " is distributed released the next day music video has been published.
On September 2, 2020, Released the 7th album mix10th.
On September 23, 2020, It was announced that member Hinako (Hinako Umemura) will be the first voice actor to play the role of D4DJ 's "Takao Toka".
On May 4, 2021, Aina Yamauchi announces new coronavirus infection.
On August 25, 2021, Yukako Kurosaka announces new coronavirus infection.
On September 25, 2021, Hinako Umemura leaves the band with "Kirara Revenge ~ Saisai 10 Years Old Festival ~".
On October 22, 2021, Announced that the activity will be suspended within the year.
On December 30, 2021, "SILENT SIREN Year-end Special LIVE TOUR 2021" FAMILIA "" will be suspended due to the final performance of the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium .
2023–present: End of hiatus and return to live tour
On October 11, 2023, The band released an important update via social media informing the public that the 3 remaining members would be resuming the band's activities, starting with a live concert to be hosted at "Countdown Japan 23/24" on December 28, 2023. The band announced they will be touring with a support drummer going forward.
All members use both their birthnames and professional nicknames in media.[17][18]
Current members
- Suu (すぅ) (Sumire Yoshida (吉田 菫)) – lead vocals, guitar (2010–2021, 2023–present)
- Ainyan (あいにゃん) (Aina Yamauchi (山内 あいな)) – bass, backing vocals (2010–2021, 2023–present)
- Yukarun (ゆかるん) (Yukako Kurosaka (黒坂 優香子)) – keyboard, backing vocals (2012–2021, 2023–present)
Former members
- Yana (Ayana Sōgawa (寒川 綾奈)) – keyboard, backing vocals (2010–2012)
- Hinanchu (ひなんちゅ) (Hinako Umemura (梅村 妃奈子) – drums, backing vocals (2010–2021)
Timeline
Backing band
- Naoki Kubo (クボ ナオキ) – backing guitar (2012–2021, 2023–present)
- Michie (みっちー) – backing guitar (2012–2015)
- Ai Kishinami (岸波藍) – drums (2023–present)
- Nanako Banda (番田 渚奈子) – drums (2023–present)
| Silent Siren discography | |
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| Studio albums | 7 |
| Compilation albums | 3 |
| Video albums | 8 |
| Singles | 18 |
| Mini albums | 2 |
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | ||
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| JPN Oricon [19] | ||||
| Start |
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16 | ||
| 31 Wonderland |
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4 | ||
| Silent Siren (サイレントサイレン) |
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7 | ||
| S |
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3 | ||
| Girls Power |
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6 | ||
| 31313 |
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7 | ||
| Mix10th |
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9 | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||
Mini albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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| JPN Oricon [19] | ||
| Sai Sai (サイサイ) |
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179 |
| Love Shiru (ラブシル) |
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193 |
| Youthful |
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15 |
Compilation albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
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| JPN Oricon [19] | |||
| Silent Siren Selection |
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| All Time Best Album: Silent |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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| "Sweet Pop!" | 2012 | 23 | 11[21] | Start |
| "Stella" | 2013 | 19 | 16[22] | |
| "Bii-San" (ビーサン) | 10 | 5[23] | 31 Wonderland | |
| "I × U" | 9 | 7[24] | ||
| "Lucky Girl" (ラッキーガール) | 2014 | 6 | 10[25] | Silent Siren |
| "Bang! Bang! Bang!" | 10 | 6[26] | ||
| "Koi Yuki" (恋い雪) | 10 | 10[27] | ||
| "Kakumei" | 2015 | 8 | 12[28] | |
| "Hapi-Mari" (ハピマリ) | 8 | 9[29] | S | |
| "Hachigatsu no Yoru" (八月の夜リ) | 8 | 13[30] | ||
| "Alarm" | 5 | — | ||
| "Fujiyama Disco" (フジヤマディスコ) | 2017 | 5 | — | Girls Power |
| "Akane / Awa Awa" (あわあわ) | 8 | — | ||
| "Just Meet" (ジャストミート) | 6 | — | ||
| "19 Summer Note" | 2018 | 14 | — | 31313 |
| "Go Way!" | 12 | — | ||
| "FAMILIA" | 2021 | ALL TIME BEST ALBUM『SILENT』 | ||
| "Koi Ranman" (恋爛漫) | ALL TIME BEST ALBUM『SIREN』 | |||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | ||||
Video releases
| Title | Release date | JPN Oricon DVD [31] |
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| "Silent Siren Music Clips I" | March 12, 2014 | 27 |
| "Silent Siren Live Tour 2013 Fuyu ~Saisai Issaisai Konosai Asobi ni Kichainasai~ @Zepp DiverCity Tokyo" (Silent Siren Live Tour 2013冬～サイサイ1歳祭 この際遊びに来ちゃいなサイ！～@Zepp DiverCity TOKYO) | March 12, 2014 | 19 |
| "Silent Siren Live Tour 2014→2015 Fuyu ~Budoukan e Go! Siren Go!~ @Nippon Budokan" (Silent Siren Live Tour 2014→2015冬～武道館へGo！サイレンGo！@日本武道館) | April 22, 2015 | 19 |
| "Saisai TV! Ocha no Musume Saisai ~ Watashitachi Girls Band desu ga..." (サイサイてれび! おちゃの娘サイサイ～私たちガールズバンドですが…) | December 9, 2015 | 14 |
| "Silent Siren 2015 Nenmatsu Special Live “Kakugo to Chousen”" (Silent Siren 2015年末スペシャルライブ「覚悟と挑戦」) | April 13, 2016 | 9 |
| "Silent Siren Live Tour 2016 S no Tame ni S wo Nerae! Soshite Subete ga S ni Naru @Yokohama Arena" (Silent Siren Live Tour 2016 Sのために Sをねらえ! そしてすべてがSになる@横浜アリーナ) | December 21, 2016 | 34 |
| "5th Anniversary Silent Siren Live Tour 2017 “Shinsekai” Nippon Budokan ~Kiseki~" (5th Anniversary Silent Siren Live Tour 2017「新世界」日本武道館 ～奇跡～) | March 7, 2018 | 9 |
| "Tenkaippin presents Silent Siren Live Tour 2018 ~“Girls will be Bears” Tour~ @Toyosu Pit" (天下一品 presents Silent Siren Live Tour 2018 ～"Girls will be Bears" Tourr～ @豊洲pit) | October 17, 2018 | 7 |
Collaborations / other
- July 10, 2013: "Lovely Kiss 2 mixed" by DJ Shima Yuri with Go Go Friends (#10 Sweet Pop! / Silent Siren)
- June 25, 2014: "Lovely Kiss 3 mixed" by DJ Shima Yuri with Go Go Friends (#3 Besan / Silent Siren)
- April 4, 2018: "Sailor Star Song" by Naoko Takeuchi (#8 Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon The 25th Anniversary Memorial Tribute / Silent Siren)
- July 31, 2019: "No Girl No Cry" with Poppin'Party[32][33]
- April 8, 2022: "Giri Giri" Kaguya-sama: Love is War Season 3 opening theme - by Masayuki Suzuki ft. Silent Siren
- March 3, 2014: "Wonderbook"
- 【編集長の目っ！】注目のガールズバンド・“サイサイ”って？ (in Japanese). Oricon. November 13, 2012. Retrieved March 8, 2014.
- "人気読モ4名がガールズバンド結成 抜群のルックスと本格的なサウンドで話題に". Model Press (in Japanese). January 24, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- "人気読モガールズバンドがCDデビュー、本格的ロックサウンド披露". Model Press (in Japanese). February 17, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- "読モバンドSilent Sirenに黒坂優香子が加入 「人生初」ライブに感激". Oricon (in Japanese). September 13, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- "注目の読モガールズバンド、「CUTiE」とコラボで前代未聞の企画スタート". Model Press (in Japanese). October 16, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- "【編集長の目っ!】注目のガールズバンド・"サイサイ"って?". Oricon (in Japanese). November 19, 2012. Retrieved October 22, 2019.
- "Sweet Pop!". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- "Silent Siren realizes a dream, in the Budokan's one man at the pink in the venue". Natalie Music News. January 18, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2018
- PLUS,INC., GLOBAL. "Silent Siren: Fastest ever girl band to play at Nippon Budokan". BARKS. Retrieved July 1, 2018.
- "Female Band Silent Siren Sing Theme Song For Onyankopon 3DCG 'Dance' Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- "SILENT SIREN Digitally Release New Single 'Go Way!' & Music Video". MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON | もしもしにっぽん. October 30, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- Reileen (July 5, 2015). "Silent Siren Sings for Live-Action "Anohana" + New MV "Hachi-gatsu no Yoru"". ARAMA! JAPAN. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- "SILENT SIREN Begin Nationwide Solo Tour Across Japan!". MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON | もしもしにっぽん. March 21, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- "SILENT SIRENのプロフィール". Oricon News. Retrieved December 9, 2017.
- "Silent Sirenのアルバム作品" [Silent Siren albums] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
- "Silent Sirenのアルバム作品" [Silent Siren Singles] (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
- "Billboard Japan Hot 100 (November 26, 2012)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- "Billboard Japan Hot 100 (March 4, 2013)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- "Billboard Japan Hot 100 (August 26, 2013)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- "Billboard Japan Hot 100 (November 11, 2013)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- "Billboard Japan Hot 100 (June 30, 2014)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- "Billboard Japan Hot 100 (August 25, 2014)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- "Billboard Japan Hot 100 (December 15, 2014)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- "Billboard Japan Hot 100 (January 26, 2015)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- "Billboard Japan Hot 100 (June 22, 2015)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- "Billboard Japan Hot 100 (August 17, 2015)". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- "Ｓｉｌｅｎｔ ＳｉｒｅｎのDVD売上ランキング │ ORICON NEWS" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- Dennison, Kara (May 7, 2019). "BanG Dream! Battle of the Bands Commences in "NO GIRL NO CRY" MV". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
- "Concert Review: SILENT SIREN & Poppin'Party Perform Live at Seibu Dome". Moshi Moshi Nippon. May 20, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
