Twill
Michiko and Yoko performing in Sweden (2005)
Michiko and Yoko performing in Sweden (2005)
Background information
OriginFukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Genres
Years active2004–2009 (international)
2001–2004, 2009–present (Japan)
LabelsZomba Group of Companies (2001 – 2004)
Bonnier Amigo Music Group (2004 – 2009)
Nayutawave (2009-2012)
Tokuma Japan Communications (2012 - Present)
MembersMichiko
Yoko
WebsiteTwill official site

Twill (トゥワイル, Tuwairu) is a Japanese duo composed of twins Michiko and Yoko (surname unknown). Their stage name is a portmanteau of English language words "twin" and "will". They are managed by TV Asahi Music.[1]

They are also known in United States and Sweden. Two of their singles "New World" and "STAND UP" are used as opening themes for the Digimon Xros Wars anime series.

Profile

Both were born on 14 November 1985. They were raised in Fukuoka, Japan.

History

2001 - Signed with Zomba Records Japan

2002 - Released first single Before I Fall

2004 - Signed with BAMG[2]

2009 - Went back to Japan and signed to UMG - Nayutawave Records[3]

2012 - Left Nayutawave Records and signed up to Tokuma Japan.

Discography

International singles

All released under Bonnier Amigo

Japan singles

References

  1. ^ "twill". TV Asahi Music. Archived from the original on December 31, 2013. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  2. ^ Bonnier Amigo Music Group (Wikipedia DE)
  3. ^ "Twill - Nayutawave Records :: プロフィール". www.universal-music.co.jp. Archived from the original on 2010-12-21.
  4. ^ "Before I Fall - Twill - Yahoo!ミュージック". music.yahoo.co.jp. Archived from the original on 2012-03-07.
  5. ^ "twill - Nayutawave Records :: Love Friend". www.universal-music.co.jp. Archived from the original on 2010-05-06.
  6. ^ "twill - Nayutawave Records :: My Step". www.universal-music.co.jp. Archived from the original on 2010-04-14.
  7. ^ "twill - Nayutawave Records :: close to you". www.universal-music.co.jp. Archived from the original on 2010-04-12.
  8. ^ "music - twill official". www.twillnet.com. Archived from the original on 2011-05-11.