Downt continues to expand its presence across the boundaries of genres such as alternative, emo, and indie rock with a sense of presence that no longer needs categorization. For their first release in 2023, downt released a 10-minute long 10-inch including the intro! The B-side is a special edition with etching designed by the band members!
Formed in the spring of last year, 2021, the band started their activities with their first live performance in June, and released their first album "downt" from ungulates in October, instantly becoming a hot topic at record stores and distros including Flake Records and Holiday! They became a hot topic at record shops and distros including FLAKE RECORDS and HOLIDAY!
In June, they released their EP "SAKANA e.p.", and their release tour held in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka (Tokyo was held at Niyoda FEVER) was SOLD OUT at all venues, and they were the gateway for newcomers to the "Fuji Rock Festival". They passed the selection process from over 4,000 applicants to perform on the stage of ROOKIE A GO-GO, the gateway to success for newcomers at the "Fuji Rock Festival"! They have also appeared at other outdoor festivals around the country, gradually increasing their presence and expanding the scope of their activities.
The first release of 2023, following the new album, will be a 10-inch special edition of the band's new 8-minute-plus work with an etched B-side designed by the band members. This is the first nationally distributed release by the band!
Downt is currently one of the most eagerly awaited artists for their next release.
