Black Pencil

**Black Pencil** is a Japanese indie rock/post-rock outfit hailing from Tokyo, known for their atmospheric soundscapes and dynamic shifts between hushed introspection and explosive crescendos. Formed in the early 2000s, the band—led by guitarist/vocalist Yosuke Kishi and drummer Takeshi Imori—has carved out a niche with their moody, cinematic instrumentals and poetic lyricism. Over the years, they’ve blended shoegaze, post-rock, and math rock into a signature style that feels both brooding and euphoric. Releases like *Schokland* (2008), *La Volta* (2015), and *Buffoni* (2020) showcase their evolution from raw, guitar-driven energy to more polished, experimental territory. While they’ve maintained a cult following in Japan’s underground scene, their international tours and collaborations have slowly earned them global recognition among fans of genre-defying rock. Casual listeners might recognize their music from film/TV syncs or their knack for crafting soundtracks for introspective late-night drives.