Japanoise

Japanoise, a portmanteau of "Japanese" and "noise," is an avant-garde music genre that emerged in Japan in the late 20th century. Characterized by its cacophonic blend of feedback, distortion, and electronic effects, Japanoise pushes the boundaries of conventional music to create immersive soundscapes that range from the hypnotically meditative to the intensely chaotic. Artists within this genre, such as Merzbow, Keiji Haino, and Boredoms, utilize an array of unconventional techniques and electronic equipment to craft their unique sounds, often resulting in performances that are as visually stimulating as they are aurally. At its core, Japanoise is not just about the assault on the ears; it's an exploration of the possibilities of sound, challenging listeners to reconsider the nature of music and noise.

Latest Japanoise Release
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Disturbance Trip
Album - 10 Tracks - Released September 27, 2024

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Afrirampo
Boredoms
Fushitsusha
Guilty Connector
High Rise
Hijokaidan
Keiji Haino
LSD March
Linekraft
Masonna
Melt-Banana
Merzbow
Nisennenmondai
Otomo Yoshihide
Ruins
Thirdorgan
WAKUSEI ABNORMAL
ミドリ
ミドリ
Melt-Banana
Merzbow
WAKUSEI ABNORMAL
Otomo Yoshihide
Boredoms
Keiji Haino
Masonna
Ruins
Hijokaidan
385
LSD March
High Rise
Nisennenmondai
Afrirampo
Fushitsusha
Linekraft
Guilty Connector
Thirdorgan