January 15, 2012
A South Korean of Japanese birth Mototaka Koto is a singer, songwriter and guitarist. He has been known to be in 4 bands at the same time: Misty Blue (Rock), Sunrise Stone (Pop), Plastic Arrow (grunge) and United Soul Reunion (Rock, Funk, Blues). The later, the title of this recommendation. Taking inspiration from such artists [...]
October 15, 2011
Formed in 2006, /track are an electronic indie pop-rock unit – The band’s pop sensibilities are an obvious nod, but /track’s instrumental and vocal arrangements are anything but mainstream. I would categorize them more alternative rock, but who am I to disagree with the band’s self-description. /TRACK (pronounced slash/track) are MIYAGI（guitar & vocal), Kobayashi (drums) [...]
August 15, 2010
Sakanaction (サカナクション) are a Japanese rock band from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Their music is a mix of alternative rock, electronic, pop, and New Wave styles. “Those into underground music criticize J-pop quite harshly, while many J-pop listeners say, ‘I can’t stand underground music.’ I’ve absorbed both elements and an appreciation for how great they are. [...]
August 15, 2010
ACRYLICSTAB is a Japanese pop-rock duo consisting of the vocalist UYU and guitarist / programmer 阿部隆大 (Ryudai Abe). They band became active in 2006 and have released multiple demo’s and 2 mini-albums to date. Since June 2010 they also started to spread their music for free via Philosonide Factory, the label of Ryudai Abe. Their [...]
May 15, 2010
members: Judith Holofernes (singer, guitar) Jean-Michel Tourette (keyboard, guitar) Pola Roy (percussion) Mark Tavassol (bass) Wir sind Helden’s music style is self-described — 28% Synthie, 34% Punk und 38% Pop” — Synthie-Punk-Pop. Apart of a second wave of the “NDW,” the “Neue deutsche Welle;” German bands that sing and write songs in their native German. [...]
May 1, 2010
Hyogen (表現) sound is an exploration of a pop band from it’s darkest most primitive depths. This alternative, acoustic folk pop band will take you where you never thought you would go, and be happy to ask for more. Members: Mayu Gonto (vocals, accordion), Kimiya Sato (vocals, violin), Kuya Sonoda (bass),and Baku Furukawa (vocals, guitar). homepage [...]
