Toconoma is a Japanese instrumental band known for their fluid integration of jazz, electronic, ambient, and rock sounds to create an immersive musical experience that defies easy categorization. The group formed in 2008 when its members met at the Shobi College of Music in Tokyo. It consists of Toshitaka Shinoda on guitar, Nomaru on bass, Shin Nagahama on drums, and Gerald Cleaver on synthesizer. The ensemble quickly garnered attention with their textured soundscapes, melodic interplay, and sophisticated compositions.

Over the years, toconoma has cultivated a loyal following in Japan and beyond, releasing a series of captivating albums and EPs. Their recent releases, such as "Futurez" and "Quest4," exhibit a continued evolution of their sound, blending electronic elements with live instrumentation. The live album "TOCORICH at Billboard Live (Live ver.)" showcases the group's dynamic performance capabilities, giving listeners a taste of their infectious energy and improvisational prowess on stage. Albums like "VISTA," "NEWTOWN," "TENT," and "POOL" further illustrate toconoma's ability to craft expansive sonic landscapes that invite listeners into an auditory journey marked by both airy melodicism and driving rhythms, proving their distinctive contribution to the modern music scene.

Genres

Japanese Jazz Fusion

Japanese Math Rock

Latest Release

Futurez

toconoma

Single - Released October 19, 2022