KEYTALK

Originally known as real, Japanese rock band KEYTALK adopted their current moniker in 2009, inspired by the title of song by jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara. ∙ Following a string of limited-edition indie singles—all of which sold out—the group issued their debut album, One Shot Wonder, in 2013. ∙ In 2015, they contributed theme music to two anime series: “Oukaranman” opened Rin-ne while “Starring Star” closed episodes of Dragon Ball Super. ∙ KEYTALK’s 2015 album, HOT!, shot to No. 4 on the Japanese charts and was then bested two years later by the LP PARADISE. ∙ The group performed at Japan’s famed Budokan arena for the first time in 2015, and the subsequent concert DVD went to No. 4 on the Japanese charts. ∙ Ahead of the release of their 2017 single “Setsunayumemishi,” the band partnered with a Japanese train line, temporarily installing KEYTALK songs as departure melodies at several stations.