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taffytheband

@taffytheband8 · JP · EN

taffy (@taffytheband8), a Tokyo-based Japanese indie rock band, makes shoegaze and Britpop-leaning music videos with about 2,290 subscribers and a median of roughly 290 views per video. Its 42 uploads are sparse, with none in the last 12 months. Sponsored integration rates run about $150 to $250 per video, reflecting its small Shorts-heavy audience.

Why brands book taffytheband

Japanese shoegaze band with a dedicated Britpop-leaning audience

  • About 2,290 subscribers and 638,300 lifetime views
  • Median of roughly 290 views per video, with Shorts averaging higher
  • Rate of $150 to $250 per video, about $20 to $35 CPM on long-form
Best formusic releasesmerchandise drops
Watch forUploads have stopped for over a year and median views are very low, so reach is limited.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Music70%
Music of Asia20%
Independent music10%
Formats
music video, album promo Shorts, studio and tour footage, band interview clips
Tone
dreamy, melancholic
Language
English
On camera
Yes, talking head
Production
Phone, natural light
Typical length
under 60 seconds for Shorts, 4 to 6 minutes for long-form

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Engagement0.9%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks aboutwhere to buy the album lullband tour datesmeaning behind song lyrics
Age
25%18-24
40%25-34
25%35-44
10%45+
Gender
50%women
50%men
Countries
🇬🇧 United Kingdom25%
🇯🇵 Japan30%
🇺🇸 United States20%
LanguagesEnglish 70%Japanese 30%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
music releases, merchandise
Affiliate links
No

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Recent titles and descriptions are music promotion and studio footage with no flagged content.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube2.3k2900
Instagram–––

Benchmark score: 16 / 100

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Engagement Median views relative to followers16 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days0 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform0 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 617 days ago.

The OFFICIAL Youtube Channel of T a F F Y “Nothing short of splendorous” NME “Something tuneful and great" The Guardian “Smile inducing bubblegum pop with punk guitar riffs” NYLON “Who would have ever thought that a Japanese indie band would be at the forefront of a Britpop revival?" GIGWISE Order the the new album "DEEP DARK CREEP LOVE" here Label Site http://store.clubac30.com/products/644330-taffy-deep-dark-creep-love BandCamp https://taffy.bandcamp.com/ The official Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/taffy8.ig
taffytheband's own profile description on YouTube

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About taffytheband

taffy is the official YouTube channel of Tokyo-based indie rock band T a F F Y, whose handle is @taffytheband8. The channel posts music videos, album promo Shorts, studio footage and tour clips, mostly in English with some Japanese. Viewers are estimated to be music fans in the UK, Japan and the US, based on the band's touring and label reach.

The channel has about 2,290 subscribers and a median of roughly 290 views per video. Uploads have been sparse, with none in the last 12 months. Sponsorship history is absent, and the band's work is mostly promoted through its label and Bandcamp.

A sponsored integration is estimated at $150 to $250 per video, which works out to roughly $4 to $8 per 1,000 median views on Shorts. Brands in music, audio gear or merchandise may find it useful for niche reach. Paid ads typically run $10 to $30 CPM, so this is a targeted option rather than a volume buy.

Written from taffytheband's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. taffytheband can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about taffytheband

How much does taffy charge for a sponsored video?

Based on the channel's median views and Shorts-heavy output, a sponsored integration is estimated at $150 to $250 per video. Rates are USD per video and are an estimate from public channel data. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80.

What does taffy post about on YouTube?

taffy posts music videos, album promo Shorts, studio recording footage and band interview clips. Most content is in English with some Japanese. The band is a Tokyo-based indie rock act with a shoegaze and Britpop sound.

How do I contact taffy for a brand deal?

Contact details for taffy unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly. Brands can also reach the band via the official Bandcamp or label site listed on the channel.

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