Waive

Waive was formed in Osaka by guitarist Yoshinori Sugimoto and vocalist Takayuki Tazawa, although those two were quickly joined by drummer Makoto and another guitarist, Takashi Ninokata (Rui).

They released their first demo tape, Spanner, during their first live in April of 2000 and their first single, Pink Distortion, came out in October. The band continued as most young bands do, releasing various singles and demo tapes while participating in various events such as Loop Ash Presents in NAGOYA and the SHOCK WAVE CIRCUIT tour. Makoto left Waive in August of 2001, just a few months before their one-man live at the Osaka Muse Hall.

In 2002, Waive became a five member group when a new drummer, Tarou Matsuoka, and bassist Jun Takai joined them. Together, they released their first full album INDIES and launched into more touring and events, such as the SWEET TRANCE in the Nippon Budokan, an event organized by their label Sweet Child, in which fellow label-mates such as Psycho le Cemu and Plastic Tree also participated.

In December of 2003, their seventh single, Kimi to Waraou topped the Indies Oricon charts, soon followed by their second album, INDIES 2 making it into the top 10 in early 2004. Much of 2004 was spent touring although drummer Tarou then left the group in October.

Waive continued with four members, releasing a new single in early 2005, until it was announced on June 24th that the group would be disbanding after a last tour and two last releases; the single, Baby, I Love You, and their third and final album, Hurt, which was released in October. Both CDs were released on the new label they had joined in 2005, Danger Crue the same label as bands such as SID and Ken.

Their last concert together was held on December 1st of 2005 at the Shibuya AX and was later released in 2006 on DVD with a special edition being available only to their fanclub.

As for life after Waive, Takayuki Tazawa formed a new group called Strobo with former day after tomorrow guitarist Masato Kitano. However, Strobo disbanded as well, and currently Takayuki Tazawa is part of the bands ellenision and SPIRAL MIND. Yoshinori Sugimoto has begun a solo career and is currently signed to Danger Crue/MAVERICK DC GROUP. Jun Takai joined a new band called Leaf, but is currently part of GaGaalinG. Takashi Ninokata seems to have left the music scene altogether.