HY
HY is a Japanese indie rock band from Okinawa. Taking its name from their
hometown of Higashi Yakena, high school friends Yūhei Miyazato, Shun Naka,
Shinsuke Kyoda, Hideyuki Shinzato, and Izumi Nakasone formed the group in 2000
and built a substantial following after busking in the streets. Departure, their
studio debut, was issued locally in 2001 and quickly sold out, prompting a
nationwide release in 2002 via Climax Entertainment. Later that year, HY were
invited to participate in the Fête de la Musique festival and embarked on their
first national tour. Starting in 2003 with t...
