Japanese Post-punk

Japanese post-punk emerged in the late 1970s and 1980s, characterized by its fusion of avant-garde and art rock elements with punk's energy and experimentation. Defining features include driving rhythms, angular guitar work, and often, dissonant or atmospheric soundscapes. Vocals frequently veer between deadpan deliveries and expressive, emotive wails. Born from Japan's vibrant DIY scene, the genre drew inspiration from Western post-punk and new wave, but evolved distinctively, incorporating traditional Japanese instruments and sensibilities. Key to its cultural significance was its role as a creative outlet for disillusioned youth, voicing rebellion and social critique. Japanese post-punk's unique blend of noise, melody, and artiness set it apart from other post-punk offshoots, influencing subsequent Japanese indie and alternative rock movements while retaining a fascinating, enigmatic quality that continues to captivate listeners.

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Nature and Computers
Album - 10 Tracks - Released September 18, 2024

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8otto
Der Zibet
JAGATARA
Kimonos
Nisennenmondai
Non Band
OGRE YOU ASSHOLE
OXZ
P-MODEL
Phew
Plastic Tree
Plastics
SPARTA LOCALS
Vola & The Oriental Machine
cali≠gari
暗黒大陸じゃがたら
Plastic Tree
OGRE YOU ASSHOLE
P-MODEL
cali≠gari
OXZ
Plastics
SPARTA LOCALS
Phew
8otto
JAGATARA
Der Zibet
Kimonos
暗黒大陸じゃがたら
Nisennenmondai
Vola & The Oriental Machine
Non Band