I Don't Like Mondays.

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

I Don't Like Mondays.
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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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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]

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 the 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[]

Name Part Birthday
YU Vocal 26 February 1989
CHOJI Guitar 6 December 1986
KENJI Bass guitar 13 August 1986
SHUKI Drums 13 July 1988

History[]

2012[]

  • Formed in Omotesando, Tokyo.

2014[]

  • 18 July Press released on their first album.
  • 13 September Performed at "Tokyo Crazy Kawaii Taipei" in Taiwan.
  • 24 September Released a 1st Mini Album "PLAY".
  • 9 November Performed at "J-Music LAB 2014 in Hai Day"

2015[]

  • 12 February Launched a self-produced fashion brand "IDLMs. by I Don't Like Mondays."
  • 17 March Announced to start "And A by I Don't Like Mondays."
  • 1 April Released their 1st self-directed single "WE ARE YOUNG"/"Super Special"
  • 29 July Release a 1st full album "Tokyo". Leslie Kee a well-known photographer took the album art shots.
  • 12 September An original sound track "THE INDEPENDENT" was used for a short film called "YOHJI YAMAMOTO" directed by Leslie Kee.
  • 25 October Held a 1st solo concert called "TOKYO2015".
  • 27 December "Super Special" was selected for "Japan's BEST 20 singles in 2015 selected by Keisuke Kuwata". Keisuke Kuwata is one of the most influential and famous musicians in Japan.

2016[]

  • 6 February Released a single "SORRY".
  • 16 July Released a single "TONIGHT".
  • 5 September Announced to collaborate with "RESTIR" and launched "IDLMs. CREATIVE DRECTION BY RESTIR EDITION".
  • 28 September Released a second full album "FASHON".
  • 29 October "Freaky boy" from the album "FASHION" was used in the commercial movie of Google Play Music in Japan.
  • 30 October Went on a "FASHION" tour and visited five cities. About 2000 people showed up for the tour final concert held at ZEPP DIVERCITY in Tokyo.

2017[]

  • 10 March Held "IDLMs JOINT GIG TOUR".
  • 17 March Released a digital single "PRINCE".
  • 25 April "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.
  • 7 June Released an E.P "SUMMER".
  • 25 December Released a digital single "My Girl" without any pre-campaigns as a surprise.

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[]

YEAR TITLE TRACK LIST Note
1 2015 WE ARE YOUNG / Super Special WE ARE YOUNG
Super Special
MEMORIES (pal@pop Remix)
Perfect Night (pal@pop Remix)
Golden Life (Graves + K-smooth Remix)
2 2015 Girlfriend (Digital Single) Girlfriend
3 2016 Sorry DISC 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 2016 TONIGHT TONIGHT
LIFE
SING (electric version)
TONIGHT(minus one)
LIFE(minus one)
5 2017 PRINCE (Digital Single) PRINCE
6 2017 My Girl (Digital Single) My Girl
7 2022 Paint[5][6] Paint It was released as part of One Piece anime's 24th opening song

Album[]

YEAR TITLE TRACK LIST
1 2014 PLAY MEMORIES
Perfect Night
Don't Stop Your Music
BANG!!
Golden Life
BADMAN
2 2015 TOKYO FIRE
WE ARE YOUNG
TOKYO BROTHERS
SING
STAR DRIVE
FEELING
LOVE YOURSELF
SUPER SPECIAL
PERFECT NIGHT
FINAL DESTINATION
MEMORIES
ROAD
3 2016 FASHION DISC 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 2019 FUTURE FUTURE - 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 2021 BLACK HUMOUR Black 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.[]

YEAR TITLE TRACK LIST
1 2017 SUMMER On 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)

Links[]

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. ^ "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.
  6. ^ 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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