Mika Horiuchi

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Mika Horiuchi
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Background information
Born (1986-04-22) April 22, 1986 (age 35)
OriginSeattle, Washington, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
  • agent
  • hair stylist
  • designer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • bass
  • guitar
  • piano
  • keyboards
  • synthesizer
  • trumpet
Years active2001–present
LabelsEpitaph, Metal Blade
Associated acts

Mika Horiuchi (born April 22, 1986)[1] is a Japanese-American musician. He is known as the bassist for the bands Cellador, Falling in Reverse,[2] and Rob the Cartel. He is currently the bassist for the band NOISE.

In mid-2008, Horiuchi released his own clothing line titled Aizou Clothing.[3]

Early life[]

Mika Kazuo Horiuchi was born on April 22, 1986 in Seattle, Washington.[4]

At 9 years old, Horiuchi learned to play guitar. He started playing the guitar and the trumpet and took part in classical music and jazz bands.[5] As a teenager, Horiuchi learned to play bass, forming his first band in 2001, at age 16.[citation needed]

Career[]

Cellador (2007–2009)[]

Horiuchi in concert with Cellador in 2008

Horiuchi joined the band Cellador in early 2007. Horiuchi left the band in mid-2009 and was replaced by James Pickett in 2011.[citation needed]

Starstruck for Stereo (2010–2012)[]

Horiuchi started an acoustic, pop, alternative rock, indie rock, and experimental rock solo career, known as "Starstruck for Stereo". Horiuchi released a demo on his MySpace page on January 22, 2011 called LOVE-U.[6] In this project, Horiuchi sings and plays guitar, bass guitar, percussion, piano and more.[citation needed] Horiuchi had released a few songs for SFS throughout 2010 and 2011; when questioned by fans through his Facebook page about whether he would continue with the project, he responded, "...starstruck for stereo is just a time killer..."[7]

On the 13th November, Horiuchi posted lyrics for an upcoming Starstruck for Stereo song, indicating that he was continuing with SFS.[8]

Falling in Reverse (2011–2012)[]

In place of the founder and bass guitarist, Nason Schoeffler, Horiuchi joined the band Falling in Reverse. Nason left the band due to a desire to prioritize his project Me Myself Alive, in which he was a bass guitarist. Shortly afterwards the band released its debut album, The Drug In Me Is You, on July 26. Horiuchi is listed as a bass guitarist in the credits, but did not compose or participate in the studio; however, he did participate in video clips and appear in the music videos.[9] The band went on tour, and confirmed its integration into the Warped Tour annually.[10] In January 2012, the band announced Mika Horiuchi's departure.[11][12][13][14]

Rob the Cartel (2012)[]

During late 2012, Ahmad Alkurabi's ( member) was searching for a new bassist for his band Rob the Cartel. A few days later, the band announced via its Facebook page that Horiuchi was in the band. Currently the band is touring and have plans to release a new EP.[citation needed] On the 22nd October, Ahmad announced that Rob the Cartel had disbanded due to Stason, Andrew, Mika, and Tommy leaving to form the band NOISE.[15]

NOISE (2012–2013)[]

On the 22nd October, RTC had split, leaving all the members but Ahmad to form a band called NOISE.[16][17] The band announced its plans to release a debut album and its first single soon afterward.[18] The band released a studio teaser for its song "My Sanity" on the 27th of November.[citation needed] The band released a second single called "One You Plus Three Who's Your Lover", on the 25th January 2013.[19] The band stated its plans to reside in New York.[20]

Deadbeat Diary (2013)[]

As of mid-2013, NOISE was supposedly disbanded when all the websites for the band were deleted, including the Facebook page.[citation needed]

Horiuchi later joined the band Deadbeat Diary alongside Joel Faviere (formerly of Get Scared) and Stephen Krypel.[21] They released 2 singles in 2013 titled "Born To Hate You" and "Hell To Pay", the latter of which was produced by Faviere.[citation needed] The band later disbanded, and "Born To Hate You" ended up being the last song on Joel Faviere's latest release Dark Days.[22]

References[]

  1. ^ "Mika Horiuchi". All music. Archived from the original on 2017-04-09. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
  2. ^ "Mika Horiuchi". All music. Archived from the original on 2017-04-09. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
  3. ^ "Aizou Clothing". behance. Archived from the original on 2017-04-10. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
  4. ^ "Mika Horiuchi". All music. Archived from the original on 2017-04-09. Retrieved 2017-04-09.
  5. ^ "Exclusive interview with new Falling in Reverse bassist".
  6. ^ "Starstruck for Stereo on Myspace".[dead link]
  7. ^ "Mika Horiuchi's Facebook post". Archived from the original on 2012-12-03.
  8. ^ "Starstruck for Stereo Lyrics". Archived from the original on 2013-01-09.
  9. ^ "The Drug In Me Is You Credits on Allmusic.com".
  10. ^ "FIR announce tour dates on Alternative Press". Archived from the original on 2012-10-12. Retrieved 2012-07-15.
  11. ^ "Mika Horiuchi out of FIR on Alt. Press". Archived from the original on 2012-01-14. Retrieved 2012-07-15.
  12. ^ "Mika leaves FIR". Archived from the original on 2012-07-20. Retrieved 2012-07-15.
  13. ^ "pupfresh.com".
  14. ^ "Falling in Reverse bassist leaves band". Archived from the original on 2012-01-11. Retrieved 2012-07-15.
  15. ^ "Hey guys Ahmad here". Archived from the original on 2012-12-05.
  16. ^ "Falling In Reverse ex-bassist Mika Horiuchi forms new band". Archived from the original on 2012-12-02. Retrieved 2012-12-07.
  17. ^ "NOISE's Update on the band". Archived from the original on 2012-12-08.
  18. ^ "NOISE's Facebook post".[dead link]
  19. ^ "Band Posts New Single". Archived from the original on 2013-06-16.
  20. ^ "Band Update". Archived from the original on 2013-06-16.
  21. ^ "Deadbeat Diary Official Facebook".[dead link]
  22. ^ "Born To Hate You Official". Archived from the original on 2017-03-12. Retrieved 2016-11-26.

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