JpopRocks interviews Accént
From left: Fumi (Drummer), Rina (Keyboard & Vocal), Kanon (Guitar & Vocal) and Haru (Bass)
Meet Accént, a group of 9-10 year old girls who like to rock! While most of us at JpopRocks were simply trying to survive the fourth grade, these talented young girls have already formed a band and are covering bands like Silent Siren and SCANDAL!
We recently had a chance to talk with them about how they got together and what they are planning in the future!
JPR.com: How did you meet?
Kanon: Originally, Haru and I made a small band to perform in a local festival. We [Kanon and Haru] kind of grew up together. To make the band a better one we recruited YouTuber friend Fumi and then named the band "Accént." After that Rina, who is the best pianist in the elementary school where we [Kanon and Haru] go, joined us. This is how Accént became a four-piece band.
JPR.com: Accént is a very cool and interesting name. Any meaning behind the name?
Kanon: I came up with the name "Accént." I heard the word in a music class at school and liked how the word sounded and also thought it was right for a band name in terms of the meaning.
JPR.com: We are very impressed with your performances. How long have each of you been playing instruments?
Kanon (Vo&Gu) : Guitar for four years
I've been playing with a guitar since I can remember, but I started practicing it seriously when I was six.
Rina (Key&Vo) : Piano for seven years
I took up piano when I was three. As for synthesizer, I started playing after joining Accént.
Haru (Bass) : Bass for two years
I started Bass when I was eight. Obviously I have less music experience than other members, so I'm practicing hard every day to catch up with them.
Fumi (Drums) : Drum for three years
I took up drum at the age of six, influenced by my big brother who is also a drummer.
JPR.com: Many of your performances have covered Silent Siren. What drew you to cover this group and are there any other bands/musicians you listen to?
Kanon: We like SILENT SIREN because
・their music style is rock but catchy
・members look pretty
・not just pretty but perform really cool
・songs are good
We are also a big fan of SCANDAL.
JPR.com: Any other projects we can look forward to?
We applied for the audition for "SAISAI FES 2017." Wish us luck!
http://www.teena.ne.jp/contests/saisaifes_2017/
We, at JpopRocks, would like to thank Accént for chatting with us. We see a bright future for you girls and look forward to seeing you progress and become the next Silent Siren / SCANDAL. Good luck Accént!