After being courted by record labels while still in high school in Tokyo, inking a deal with Sony subsidiary Ariola Japan was an easy decision for Okamoto's.

"We signed with Ariola because we thought their logo looked cool," says vocalist Sho Okamoto.

While an emblem's design is unlikely to sway more seasoned players, the members of the garage-rock quartet, who are now 19 and 20 years old, seem to have made the right choice.