Satoru formed in Tokyo around the mid-2010s with Mizuki Matsuda on vocals, Ren Matsushima on guitar, Yuma Kawai on bass, and Kento Watanabe on drums. Their name came from a Japanese anime character, which fits their somewhat unconventional approach.
Their 2017 single "Adora Balmain" got them noticed outside Japan. The track's steady beat and Matsuda's airy vocals created a mood that connected with listeners internationally. It led to their first album, Silhouette.
Satoru's sound mixes rock instruments with electronic touches and Matsuda's distinct, often melancholic singing. Another track, "Da Melhor Forma (Outras Em Vão)," shows their tendency toward atmospheric arrangements. Some listeners found their style abstract, while others appreciated the departure from more straightforward rock.
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