GOLLBETTY is what happens when a fashion model/vocalist teams up with six musicians to play some brass-plated jams.

Crystal / 99% is the latest single from GOLLBETTY. It is the band’s fifth single and comes out on June 25th.

This “Crystal” is finely made. The trim and decoration carved on the song’s surface is interesting yet smooth. Each instrument is a necessary peice of the crystal. And the track is seamless.

Verses build up from the minimal vocals, guitar, bass, and drums. An accompaniment of brass fades in midway through. As the chorus smoothly hits, the brass comes to the foreground and sweeps things away.

The song is decidedly less ‘peppy’ than some of GOLLBETTY’s other work. The PV reflects “Crystal” in this way as well. g-yun’s colorful dyes and dress are replaced with black and white.

Crystal / 99% includes three tracks. “Crystal” and “99%” naturally, as well as “CONTRAIL”.

GOLLBETTY’s (ゴルベティー) music is pop-rock derived from influences of ska, rockabilly, and more. They certainly fit into the scene with female-led ska pop bands like midnightPumpkin, SKULLCANDY, FRESH CHERRY SOURCE, and Yum! Yum! ORANGE. GOLLBETTY was featured with the latter three on the Princess Ska compilation.

The seven-piece band is g-yun (vocals), MISSY (guitar), CLASSY (bass), TAKA-P (tenor saxophone), SHODAI (trumpet), HIROAKI (trombone), and MUSH (drums). They formed in 2004 in Nagoya and have since released a handful of singles and albums. They are currently signed with TOY’S FACTORY.

Watch the PV for “Crystal”:

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