Members
Kobayashi Yusuke (小林祐介, born December 18, 1985) – vocals, guitar, keyboards
Matsumoto Kengo (ケンゴマツモト, born June 1983) – guitar, keyboards
Takamatsu Hirofumi (高松浩史, born November 19, 1985) – bass
Yoshiki Ryousuke (吉木諒祐, born November 1, 1985) – drum
THE NOVEMBERS is a four-piece Japanese alternative rock band. A preceding band was first formed in 2002 by Kobayashi Yusuke and Takamatsu Hirofumi.
Subsequently, the preceding band disbanded in 2005, and "The Novembers" was officially formed in March 2005 with Kobayashi and Takamatsu joined first by drummer Yoshiki Ryousuke in August 2005, before its current lineup solidified in October 2005 with the arrival of Matumoto Kengo.
The band released two demo albums in 2006 before making its indie debut on UK Project's Daizawa Record with the release of their album, "The Novembers" in November, 2007.