Sounds of the Japanese Underground
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 …
The Bohemians bring a wonderful charm to the world of guitar pop. Their compositions are complex and full of textures. Close your eyes and listen to the music. You can hear the originality and playfulness of the band as they shift between soundscapes made of beautiful chords and eccentric accents. The androgynous look of the …
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 …
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 …
Shamanz was formed in 2011 by singer, songwriter, and guitarist TAMA TSUBOI. His aim was to spread an acoustic based sound that could crossover genres and race. Their songs feature bilingual vocals. Each one is a fusion of Latin, reggae, pop, soul, Japanese music, world music etc. The current lineup consists of KAI PETITE (Hentai …
King Gnu can be seen in and around the Japanese jam session scene. In particular, members of King Gnu were regulars at the jam session, Battle of Study, an event where musicians from all over the country would get together for a biweekly jam. The session was started by Motoharu Fukuda, former saxophonists for the band …
“We can not predict what kind of sound will start to ring. The era moves swiftly and the message sought may have changed. However, there is no doubt that we will build a world view that removes all limits and all greed. Saying “like” or “pretty” when talking about musical nature will no longer pass. …
