Taro Kobayashi (born June 26, 1990) is a Japanese singer-songwriter from
Hamamatsu, Shizuoka. He began his musical career in high school with the band
*Taro Kobayashi to Masakari Katsuidaazu*, winning a major music event hosted by
the TV program Street Fighters in 2008. After high school, he launched a solo
career, then briefly led the band Taro Kobayashi to YE\$MAN before returning to
solo work. His solo project officially began in late 2009, with the release of
his debut album Orkonpood in 2010, which gained attention in Japan’s indie rock
scene. In 2012, he made his major labe...