sodopp

sodopp was originally formed in Kagoshima in 1999. After a member change, they settled on the current lineup of Satoko Kojima (vocals, guitar), Ayano Yamashita (bass, vocals), and Seina Yoshimori (drums, vocals). In 2002, sodopp won 2nd place at the "teens' festival" of Southern Kyushu. The band began to build their musical career opening for POLYSICS, touring Kyushu extensively and organizing their own gigs, which lead to sign Spice Records in 2006. sodopp's debut album "POP RIDER" earned heavy airplay on FM Kagoshima, a very rare support for newcomers. First released only in Kagoshima, its sales spread to Kyushu and Okinawa, then throughout Japan in August of 2007.

In March of 2008, sodopp played their first USA show as part of Japan Nite at SXSW (Austin, Texas, USA) along with avengers in Sci-Fi, detroit7, and ketchup mania. After going back to Japan, sodopp performed at "Sotsu-Fes. 2008," the Universal Studios Japan seventh anniversary special live (other guests: Ai Otsuka, Chatmonchy, FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, GO!GO!7188, Aqua Timez). sodopp even sold out their first solo gig at the band’s home venue, SR HALL in Kagoshima.

Their second album "Lookin' Color 8" was released on August 27, 2008.