Tag: Japan
THE ZUTAZUTAZ
Punk is another sound that dominates the Japanese underground music scene. In every town in the country you can be sure to find at least one punk band. In places like Tokyo and Osaka punk rockers proliferate like rabbit children. With so many punk bands around it’s hard to get noticed. However, THE ZUTAZUTAZ stick …
Young Juvenile Youth
Young Juvenile Youth sings us a sweet electro melody full of wispy dreams and futuristic imaginings. The duo is made up of song writer, vocalist, and lyricist Yuki Matsuda and composer, engineer, and programmer JEMAPUR. Together they construct synth soundscapes that blend soft pop sounds with Yuki’s quietly sweet voice. Perhaps the closest comparison we …
Kyoka
Japan has always been a haven for electronic music creators. Deep within the underground new sounds are constantly being innovated as artist push imagination to the limits. For the most part, like many things in Japan, the electronic music scene is male-dominated. That’s why it is refreshing to see this magnificent woman rise up. Kyoka’s …
Hanato Chiruran
Japanese culture is quite prominent in this band. The lead singer, Yumiho, always wears a kimono in sleek Japanese traditional style. The wild cries of her vocals blend with almost samurai like band members. Kokeshi on guitar and Karuta on bass look almost anachronistic with their top knotted long hair and slender physiques. And then …
Rei
When it comes to creative pop and rock music,Rei is a born natural. This girl started playing the guitar when she was four years old. By the time she was five, she was already playing the blues. Although she’s not quite mega famous yet, she’s quickly becoming a rising star in the music scene. Clear …
KenKen
Although this site is dedicated to the Japanese underground, KenKen has made a name for himself in the major scene by playing bass for mega bands Rize and Dragon Ash. He has reached stratospheric heights but continues to stay firmly anchored in the Japanese underground. KenKen can be seen in nightclubs DJing at events, playing …
Dubsensemania
DUBSENSEMANIA got together in 1999 under the leadership of vocalist and melodica player, Ras Takashi. They were a wide-eyed and and ragged bunch full of a love for the sound of dub music. When people think of the Japanese underground only people who have lived in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka or Aichi can appreciate how deeply reggae …