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Japanese rock band, also known as '88kasyo Junrei'. They incorporate several different genres in their music, such as alternative, indie, progressive and psychedelic rock, The band melts all these styles into one, which results in a strange, but energetic cocktail of creative rock music. Their début studio album was released in August 2010, entitled "八＋八". In 2011 they've released their second album, called "SYG88". "○△□" followed in August 2012. Click here

Sayonara Ponytail (さよならポニーテール) is a fictional Japanese acoustic pop band created by an illustrator who goes by "Yuritan". Described as a group of three "mysterious girls" (Miina, Nacchan, and Ayumin), they reside in a fantasy world. It is not truly known who controls the group as a whole.In 2011, they released their first album, "Momyu no Ki no Mukougawa" (モミュの木の向こう側). Click here

Tokyo-based experimental/J-pop act active since 2007,  Its public persona is built around a fictional band. ララ - Vocals, manager  鍵盤娘 - Keyboards  自称妹 - Role unknown  YOSU - Former manager/producer, has since left. Click here

Sōtaisei Riron (相対性理論, lit. "Theory of Relativity") is a Japanese rock band formed in Tokyo in September 2006, The band derives its influences from genres such as kayōkyoku, group sounds and post-rock. Song titles as well as lyrics often involve plays on words and pop culture references. According to guitarist Seiichi Nagai, the band composes most of their music together. The band is known for not revealing much about their private lives. Media coverage concerning the band is minimal and taking photos during live occasions is strictly forbidden. Click here

Around 2001, two brothers named Gomi Takahisa (vocal /bassist) & Gomi Takuto (guitar) recruited guitarist Shimizu Masaya, who was in another band at the time, and drummer Tanaka Tomokazu into their band; so was the birth of lostage. A rhythm section that repeats itself through the noisy feedback. Vocals that vibrate with a hysteric feel lyrically entwining within the deafening sound. And at the end of it all, distortion guitars that paint a beautiful landscape…. It's been a while for a band to appear that can give such an overwhelming view of the world through their sound. That band is lostage, A four piece hailing from Nara. Click here

AFTERNOON TEA is a collaboration of Oren Ambarchi, Fennesz, Pimmon, Rehberg and Keith Rowe. The collaboration borrows heavily from all artists, leading to something not quite like any of them, but which will appeal to respective fans. It includes elements of drone, experimental noise, and avant-garde music. Click here

HUSKING BEE is a Japanese rock band formed in July 1994, Their sound, which contains emotionally-charged vocals, is complemented by impressive musicianship, The rhythm section thrives in this band, as it is able to create an atmosphere with its own frantic, punchy playfulness. Click here

Coaltar of the Deepers is a rock band from Tokyo, Japan. Their style is rooted in shoegaze, but incorporates elements from diverse sources ranging from conventional alternative rock to heavy metal and electronica. The group was founded in Tokyo in May 1991 by front-man Narasaki. During that time, they recorded demo tapes in which most of the songs made it on their first EP release.  Near the end of the year, the ”White EP” was released on Strange Records. The EP had former member Watanabe on vocals while Narasaki played guitar. The band was inactive until late 1992, when they released their second EP, ”Queen’s Park all you change” on Stomly Records.  The EP featured Narasaki assuming his current role of lead vocals and guitar. Click here

Pale Cocoon was a minimal / ethereal / synth / wave band from Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, active in the 1980s. Click here

The name of the band 新宿 ゲ バ ル ト refer to the university students who protested in the year 1960 in the guard 新宿 (shinjuku) of 東京, 日本 (tokyo, Japan), These student violently protested the war and the alliance between 日本 (Japan) and the United States. (2012.XX.XX) daisankai toukyou taikai kaishi kaizokuban (2009.09.12) Seinen no shucho (2007.02.22) iki iki Techno Music (2006.09.17) Shinsekai Roudouka Sen [Kaizou ROM] (2005.07.29) Hai2 (Ryuukouka utai jikken Ver.1.0.2) (2005.03.05) Koushiki Emulator (2003.11.02) Kaizou Teepu (2003.02.13) Jitsuroku Kayou Taizen Dai Hajime Shuu Click here

Described as beautiful princesses from the planet Kero Kero, bringing their gift of outer-space pop music, eX-Girl are a Japanese alternative/synthpop/fusion group, formed in late 1997 by the brainchild of Hoppy Kamiyama, Chihiro, Kirilola and Fuzuki. While vocals may have been a strong point, they had no previous experience with musical instruments, but this proved little hinderance as the band quickly began touring and released their first album in 1998, just six months after their founding. The band has had several changes in lineup over the years, with Kirilola the only original member left. 1998 - Heppoco Pou 1999 - Kero! Kero! Kero! 2001 - Back to the Mono Kero! 2004 - Endangered Species Click here

unkie is a Japanese instrumental rock band formed in 2006. Originally they only intended to play one gig together but ended up forming a permanent band. The Price Of Fame Too Many Secrets unkie - devil's ride Click here

Gesu no Kiwami Otome (ゲスの極み乙女。, "Girl at the Height of Rudeness") is a Japanese band that formed in 2012 by indigo la End front-man Enon Kawatani, Describing themselves as "hip-hop/progressive". The band debuted in 2013 with independent label Space Shower Records, later signed by Warner sub-label Unborde. 2013 - Doress no Nugikata 2013 - みんなノーマル 2013 - 踊れないなら、ゲスになってしまえよ 2014 - Ryokiteki na Kiss wo Watashi ni Shite - Asobi 2014 - 魅力がすごいよ 2015 - Mukuna Kisetsu 2015 - Romance ga Ariamaru 2015- Otonachic + Muku na Kisetsu 2015- Watashi Igai Watashi ja nai no 2016 - Ryouseibai 2017 - Daruma Ringo Click here