Profile: TARHO

  • Published 2010.7.13
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Introduction:

Hello! I am TARHO, a singer/songwriter. Day by day I am writing down what I want to express into words, and then turn it into music.

I used to be a drummer, actually, and used rhythm to express my feelings. However, I soon came to want a more “direct” form of communication, and switched from being a drummer to a vocalist, plainly because of the ability to express ones thoughts verbally. I then chose to become a writer as well, to express myself in words.

It is impossible to summarize Japan’s attractive with a few words, but I would like to convey what I can to everyone.

Background:

I am the main vocalist for RHODIO-La, a Japanese rock band. On the side I work as a copywriter for a mail order website. The genres consist of fashion, cosmetics, food, miscellaneous goods, and digital products, etcetera etcetera.

2004 – 2007: Worked as a salesperson for mainly men’s apparel
2008: Worked as a buyer of women’s apparel
From 2009 on retired from being a buyer and started my career as a writer

My life with RHODIO-La began in December of 2007. Along with Naoya (Mc), Shimiyan (Gt), and Ayumu (Dr), our band of four is currently active is the Tokyo and Kanagawa area.

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