Hump Back
Hump Back is a three-piece band from Osaka, Japan. Momoko Hayashi (vocalist and guitarist), Pika (bassist and chorus player), and Misaki (drummer and chorus player) are the three girls who play rock music together in this band.
Hayashi’s biggest influence is Chat Monchy, a musician whose music has been a huge influence on her since the band’s inception, and in 2009, Hump Back was formed by her high school’s light music club as a copy band of Chat Monchy.
In 2012, they participated in “Senko Riot”, a competition open only to teenage artists. They’re a talented band that even made it to the Osaka competition!
After that, there was a series of member changes, which led to a hiatus in the band’s activities. After Hayashi’s solo career and other activities, Hump Back established their current structure in 2016.
In 2018, they released their first single, 「拝啓少年よ」Haikei Syounenn Yo(“Dear Boy,”) on a major label! The lyrics of 「拝啓少年よ」starts out as if to ask someone, “Don’t you have any more dreams? Are you afraid of tomorrow?”
The title of the song is “Dear Boy,” but isn’t this a cheering song dedicated to all men and women, young and old? Hump Back reminds us of the courage to take on new challenges when we have grown up and forgotten our dreams.
The last line of the lyrics, “The long way around is just fine”, could only be said by Hump Back, who took the long way around to release their first single. Hayashi’s core singing voice over a bright and crisp band sound will blow our minds.
After many hardships, their latest full-length album, “Ninngen na no sah” was released on July 17, 2019! Of course, “Dear Boy” is one of the 11 songs on the album.
Ten years after their formation, Hump Back have finally hit the stage, and we can’t take our eyes off the band’s “late blooming Cinderella story”!
「拝啓少年よ」Haikei Syounen Yo
Viewers’ Comments
When I heard the intro, I got goose bumps. I love it!
“No more dreams?”
I’m sure I’m not the only adult who was startled when I heard this lyrics.
This song always inspires me.
Thanks to this song, I am able to go to the counseling room every day even though I don’t go to school anymore.
It’s hard to take exams and it’s a painful time for me, but I’ll do my best because I can’t get through this without losing.
I love this song.
月まで Tsuki Made
Viewers’ Comments
I used to dislike listening to girl bands because of their lack of ear piercing strength, but my image has changed thanks to this song.
this song is so cute.. every time I go around this channel, i’ll always find songs and band that’s really to my liking. it’s a pity that some of them seem underrated tho
this song is so cute.. every time I go around this channel, i’ll always find songs and band that’s really to my liking. it’s a pity that some of them seem underrated tho
It’s not like a girl band in a good sence.
「LILLY」
Viewers’ Comments
After just a few seconds of the commercial, something about it attracted me and made me want to listen to it in full!
This is the first time I’ve cried at the lyrics in Maybe if you spend time with animals, you can definitely relate to the lyrics.
why is humpback not on Spotify, I want to add to my playlist. 🙁