Cody・Lee(李) to go on hiatus to ensure band's longevity
Cody・Lee(李) will suspend activities for the time being following their one-man live concert to be held at Veats Shibuya in Tokyo on March 28.
Marking eight years since their formation, Cody・Lee(李) realized their goals last year, including a solo performance at Tokyo's Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall (Hibiya Yaon) and a homecoming concert at the Hanamaki City Cultural Center in Iwate, the hometown of Ren Takahashi (Vo, G). Looking ahead to further growth as a band, they reached the decision that they need time to stop once and face themselves.
For the band, the new EP "GOLD," releasing on March 18, will be their final work before the hiatus. Regarding live performances, a one-man live concert in Taiwan on March 22 and the release party for the EP at Veats Shibuya in Tokyo on March 28 will be their final stages before the break.
All members released comments regarding the hiatus. Frontman Takahashi wrote, "This is by no means a negative hiatus. We will continue production during the hiatus period, and I want to think about what we can do to get more people to listen. I would be very happy if you listen to Cody・Lee(李) occasionally at your own pace, or support our individual activities. Let's meet again alive!" Kei Nishima (B, Cho) explained his state of mind, saying, "To tell the truth, I want to continue activities as is without stopping. However, I felt that stopping once here and having time to think about the future was necessary for Cody・Lee(李) to continue for a long time."
Additionally, advance distribution of "Arigato, Rock 'n' Roll," a track included in "GOLD," started today, March 4. A lyric video for the song was released on YouTube.
Cody・Lee(李) Comments
Ren Takahashi (Vo, G)
Cody・Lee(李) will go on hiatus following our live concerts in March.
I am very sorry for this sudden report.
Last year, after finishing the live performances at Hibiya Yaon and Hanamaki City Cultural Center, which were our goals, a feeling welled up within the lingering excitement, response, and sense of accomplishment: "I want even more people to listen to Cody・Lee(李)."
And so, I decided to properly face this feeling that I had been turning away from until now. Because Cody・Lee(李) is not a band that should end here.
So, please give us a little time. We will become even better and definitely return.
This is by no means a negative hiatus.
We will continue production during the hiatus period, and I want to think about what we can do to get more people to listen.
I would be very happy if you listen to Cody・Lee(李) occasionally at your own pace, or support our individual activities.
Let's meet again alive!
Riki (G, Cho)
We made the dream that Ren had held since the formation of Cody・Lee(李) a goal for the band, and thanks to you, we were able to fulfill that dream while changing forms. Thank you very much.
The music of Cody・Lee(李), which stays close to daily life and teaches the importance of things that are close by, is a guide for living to me.
After fulfilling a dream, I came to think, "I want to chase new dreams and keep fulfilling dreams!"
I think this is something like a privilege that those who know dreams can be fulfilled want to embrace and not let go of.
And I think that thinking properly about these important things and embracing them while living is what Cody・Lee(李) is.
To do that, we reached this decision because we wanted to request time to be close to our own selves first.
It is truly selfish of us, but we will strive to walk in the same era again with everyone who supports us, so I would be happy if you could cherish the band called Cody・Lee(李) until the next time we can meet.
Kei Nishima (B, Cho)
Cody・Lee(李) has decided to suspend activities.
About five years have passed since I joined as a member, and we have kept running without stopping, but I have decided to take another look at our activities.
That we have been able to continue this far is thanks to everyone who supports us. Thank you very much.
To tell the truth, I want to continue activities as is without stopping.
However, I felt that stopping once here and having time to think about the future was necessary for Cody・Lee(李) to continue for a long time.
For the time being, there will be no public activities as Cody・Lee(李), but please rest assured that we will gather with members and staff to grope toward a better future.
I feel lonely now, but we will cherish this period and come back powered up both as a band and as individuals, so please wait a little while!
Taiki Hara (Dr, Cho)
Thank you for always supporting Cody・Lee(李).
I have walked with the members for a long period, about one-third of my life.
In that time, there were encounters with precious friends and wonderful audiences, there were partings, and it was an eight-year period where we just looked forward and ran recklessly.
In order to deliver better music to more people, and for each of us to walk a richer life.
We are thinking of making this hiatus period like a deep breath, stopping once.
It pains my heart to make our listeners sad, but please believe in us and wait!
I love you all.
Source: Music Natalie
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