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Tommy february6
Tommy february6 Tommy february6 is an alter-ego pseudonym created
by Tomoko Kawase. Under the name she has released
nine singles, two albums, and one compilation album.[1]
The persona’s sound strays from the alternative rock
genre of The Brilliant Green, to a much more pop
sound.[2]
History
Tommy february6 (2001-2002)
Main article: Tommy february6 (album)
In 2001, Tomoko Kawase launched her solo career under
the character of Tommy february6 (named from a com-
bination of her nickname and birth date) with "Everyday
at the Bus Stop".[2] Vastly different from the pop rock
sound of The Brilliant Green, Tommy february6’s persona
and sound are inspired by and derived from British and
American 1980’s synth pop, including a cover of Straw-
berry Switchblade’s "Since Yesterday".[2]
Kawase’s original intention with Tommy february6 was
to create a character who was far from innocent, though
Background information cute in both sound and appearance; Tommy february6
Origin Kyoto, Japan was designed to be someone who was true to her feelings
despite the cutesy nature of her outward character, do
Genres Pop
as she wanted (and as such, Tommy february6 is seen
Years active 2001–2005 repeatedly in music videos drinking alcohol from flasks,
2008 – Present bars, etc.) Kawase’s second single under the name was
Labels DefStar Records (2001-2009) Kiss One More Time, and third single under the name was
Warner Music Group (Current) "Bloomin’!" (a song that was also used in a commercial
for cosmetic company, Shiseido). Finally, on her birth-
Website http://tommyfebruary6.jp/
day, Kawase released her eponymous debut album: Tom-
Members my february6.
Tomoko Kawase (Vocals)
Malibu Convertible Tommy Airline (2003-2004)
Main article: Tommy Airline
One year later, Kawase released her fourth single under
the name, titled "Je t’aime je t’aime". At this point, the
original concept started to disappoint her and Kawase
began to feel that the character could no longer maintain
it’s purity. On the day she released her single "Love Is
Forever", she also released her debut single as Tommy
heavenly6 "Wait Till I Can Dream". This led to the second
studio album under the name, titled: "Tommy Airline". In
2003, a girl group was also debuted based on Tommy feb-
ruary6, named Tommy Angels.
Official Tommy february6 logo
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Hiatus (2005-2009) ter she is currently working on demos for both Tommy
heavenly6 and Tommy february6. In September 2011, a
After Tommy airline, Kawase decided to focus on her oth-
statement was posted on Tommy heavenly6’s official site
er solo project, Tommy heavenly6. However, she released
saying Tommy february6 will return February 6, 2012.[3]
the singles "Lonely in Gorgeous", used as the opening
Tommy february6 was featured in Tommy heavenly6’s
song of the anime Paradise Kiss, and "Lovely: Yume Miru
music video for I’m Your Devil (Halloween Remix).
Lovely Boy" , used as the ending song for the 7th Poké-
On November 11, 2011 Tommy announced during an
mon film. After this, Tomoko Kawase put Tommy feb-
interview with J-Wave Circus Circus she is in the process
ruary6 on an indefinite hiatus, however she still kept
of recording a double album featuring both Tommy feb-
the persona alive through cameos on Tommy heavenly6’s
ruary6 and Tommy heavenly66, set for release in 2012.
music videos, like "Lollipop Candy Bad Girl" and "I Love
Warner released a press release on December 1st, 2011,
Xmas".
stating the albums release date as February 29th, 2012. [4]
In 2008 Tommy february6 was featured on a compi-
lation album We Love Cyndi, covering "All Through the
Night" by Cyndi Lauper. Then in 2009, Tommy febru- Discography
ary6 came back with the single "Strawberry Cream Soda
Main article: Tommy february6 discography
Pop", which led to the release of her best of album, titled
• Tommy february6 (2002)
"Strawberry Cream Soda Pop Daydream". Tommy febru-
• Tommy Airline (2004)
ary6 was again seen in the promotional videos for Tom-
• TBA (2012)
my heavenly6’s album I Kill My Heart. Right after the re-
lease of I Kill My Heart, both Tommy february6 and Tom-
my heavenly6’s contracts with DefStar Records expired, References
and were not renewed. [1] Tommy february6 Discography Warner Music
Japan
Third Studio Album (2010-present) [2] ^ Featured Artist: Tommy february6 Centigrade
In 2010 Tommy february6, Tommy heavenly6, and the [3] Tommy heavenly6 Profile Warner Music Japan
brilliant green were all picked up by Warner Music Japan. [4] Tommy february6 タイトル未定＜通常盤＞
Finally in December 2010, Kawase announced via her Tower Records
Twitter page the possibility for a third studio album un-
der the Tommy february6 persona. Tommy february6’s
official website with Warner Music Japan is still stated as
External links
"coming soon". In August 2011, Tommy stated via Twit- • Tommy february66 Official Site
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tommy_february6&oldid=463774318"
Categories:
• Japanese female singers
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