Japanese Post-rock

Japanese post-rock is an ethereal and dynamic genre that interweaves traditional rock instrumentation with experimental sounds and structural complexity. Borrowing from the global post-rock ethos, it emphasizes texture and atmosphere over conventional rock song structures, often featuring lengthy compositions with evolving progressions, minimalistic melodies, and crescendos that build to emotive climaxes. While some artists, such as toe and LITE, lean towards intricate guitar work and rhythmic sophistication, bands like Boris and tricot incorporate elements of ambient, noise, and even heavy metal to diversify the soundscape. Others, like mouse on the keys and jizue, blend in jazz influences, while Haisuinonasa and N-qia integrate electronic elements, showcasing the innovative and meticulous craftsmanship characteristic of the genre. Japanese post-rock captures a vast emotional range, from introspective tranquility to soaring intensity, reflecting a uniquely eclectic and avant-garde musical experience.

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"The Monster Within"ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
Album - 24 Tracks - Released June 11, 2025
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  1. June 11, 2025
  2. May 21
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    Mer
    10 tracks
  3. April 23
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    calm
    1 tracks
  4. March 26
  5. March 19
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    Thoth
    1 tracks
  6. February 26
  7. February 23
  8. February 19
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    Ri:ng
    1 tracks
  9. February 9
  10. January 8
  11. December 18, 2024
  12. December 11
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  14. November 27
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  17. November 1
  18. October 30
  19. October 19
  20. October 5
  21. October 2
  22. September 19
  23. August 28
  24. August 21
  25. August 14
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    LOTUS
    4 tracks
  26. July 31
  27. July 10
  28. July 9
  29. June 25
  30. June 19
  31. June 5
  32. May 15
  33. May 8
  34. May 1
  35. January 31
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    STRATA
    9 tracks
  36. January 17
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    Thread
    1 tracks
  37. January 10
  38. January 10
  39. December 20, 2023
  40. December 6
  1. June 11, 2025
  2. May 21
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    Mer
    10 tracks
  3. March 26
  4. February 26
  5. February 23
  6. February 9
  7. January 8
  8. December 18, 2024
  9. December 11
  10. December 4
  11. November 6
  12. November 1
  13. October 19
  14. September 19
  15. August 14
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    LOTUS
    4 tracks
  16. July 10
  17. June 19
  18. June 5
  19. May 15
  20. May 1
  1. April 23, 2025
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    calm
    1 tracks
  2. March 19
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    Thoth
    1 tracks
  3. February 19
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    Ri:ng
    1 tracks
  4. November 27, 2024
  5. November 6
  6. October 30
  7. October 5
  8. October 2
  9. August 28
  10. August 21
  11. July 31
  12. July 9
  13. June 25
  14. May 8
  15. January 17
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    Thread
    1 tracks
  16. January 10
  17. December 20, 2023
  18. December 1
  19. December 1
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    Normal
    1 tracks
  20. November 29