Japanese alternative rock band the pillows, best known for their contributions to the soundtrack for the anime series FLCL, have split. Following their show at KT Zepp Yokohama on Friday, Jan. 31, the ...

In the announcement, they thanked their supporters, and expressed a hesitation to describe the separation as a "disbandment", ...

The group formed in September 1989, and consists of Sawao Yamanaka (vocals and rhythm guitar), Yoshiaki Manabe (lead guitar), and Shinichiro Sato (drums). The band's latest studio album was ...