Nisennenmondai is an avant-garde instrumental trio hailing from Tokyo, Japan, known for their minimalist yet powerful and hypnotic soundscapes. The band consists of Sayaka Himeno (drums), Yuri Zaikawa (bass), and Masako Takada (guitar), who came together in the late 1990s. They take their name from the Japanese term for "Y2K bug," an apt moniker for a group that channels the millennial tension and technological anxiety of that era into music. Since their inception, they have gained a reputation for their mesmerizing live performances and a relentless, rhythmic precision that borders on the mechanical.

Throughout their career, Nisennenmondai has crafted a distinctive style marked by repetitive grooves and an experimental approach to structure and sound. Albums like "Neji/Tori" and "Destination Tokyo" drew the attention of the underground music scene with their raw, lo-fi aesthetics, while later works such as "N" and "Fan" saw the group refining their sonic palette with clearer production and tighter compositions. Their more recent release, "#N/A," showcases the trio's ongoing evolution and their capacity for innovation within the constraints of their minimalist setup. With "Nisennenmondai (Live at Clouds Hill)," fans are treated to the raw energy of their live performances, capturing the essence of a band that continues to push the boundaries of post-rock, noise, and electronic music.

Genres

Japanese Post-punk

Japanese Post-rock

Japanoise

Latest Release

#6

Nisennenmondai

Single - Released September 2, 2016