Regallily, a Japanese all-female band, recently celebrated their tenth anniversary. Frontwoman and guitarist Honoka Takahashi formed the band in high school, and bassist Umi joined later. The band has released several albums and singles, and has toured extensively throughout Japan.
In a recent interview, Takahashi and Umi talked about their experiences as women in the music industry. They discussed the challenges they’ve faced, as well as the opportunities they’ve been given. They also shared their hopes for the future of female musicians in Japan.
Takahashi said that she never thought about the band lasting for a long time when she first formed it. She just wanted to play music with her friends. However, the band has grown and evolved over the years, and Takahashi is now proud of what they’ve accomplished.
Umi said that she’s always been in bands with girls. She’s never thought about being in a band with male members. She said that she feels more comfortable playing with other women, and that she thinks it’s easier for her to express herself musically in an all-female band.
Takahashi and Umi both said that they’ve faced some challenges as women in the music industry. They’ve been told that they’re not as good as male musicians, and they’ve been offered less money for their work. However, they’ve also found that there are many opportunities for women in the music industry. They’ve been able to play at major festivals and venues, and they’ve been featured in magazines and newspapers.
Takahashi and Umi are both passionate about music, and they’re determined to succeed as female musicians. They believe that women can achieve anything they set their minds to, and they hope to inspire other women to follow their dreams.
