Tricot (band)
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Tricot | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kyoto, Japan |
| Genres | Math Rock |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Bakuretsu Records, Tower Records |
| Website | http://tricot.tv/ |
Tricot (often stylised as "tricot") are an all-female math rock band from Kyoto, Japan. Known for their intricate rhythms[1] and visual identity[2], they have released two EPs and two full length albums. They were described by Rolling Stone as "Adrenalized math rock sped up and given pop's candy coating"[3]. They have toured extensively in Japan, as well as playing in Singapore [4], the United Kingdom and Europe.
In 2013, tricot released their first full-length album T H E, which charted at #18 on the Oricon Albums Chart. In 2014 they toured Europe for four music festivals.[5] They later supported The Pixies at the Eden Sessions in the UK. [6]
In 2015, tricot released their second album A N D, which charted at #34 on Oricon. The first single for the album, "E", was premiered on NME[7]. In March they performed their song Niwa in a live session, again premiered on NME joined by all five drummers who played on the album. [8]
Members
- Ikkyu Nakajima - vocals, guitar,
- Motoko “Motifour” Kida - guitar, Backing vocals
- Hiromi “Hirohiro” Sagane - bass, Backing vocals
Former Members
- Kazutaka Komaki - drums
Discography
Studio album
| Title | Album details | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN [9] | ||
| T H E |
|
18 |
| A N D |
|
34 |
Extended play
| Title | Album details | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN [9] | ||
| 爆裂トリコさん |
|
46 |
| バキューン |
|
51 |
| 小学生と宇宙 |
|
57 |
References
- ^ Kyoto’s Tricot Resuscitates Post-Rock With a Whisper and a Howl.
- ^ Meet Japanese Rock Three-Piece Tricot - And Watch Their Stylish New Video For 'E'.
- ^ 10 New Artists You Need to Know: April 2015.
- ^ Gender role reversal - Japanese math rock tricot live in Singapore.
- ^ tricot heads to Central Europe for Four Music Festivals.
- ^ UK Review: The Pixies rock Eden.
- ^ Meet tricot, your favorite new all-girl Japanese math rock band.
- ^ Watch Japanese Rock Band Tricot Play A Blistering Version Of 'Niwa' Joined By 5 Drummers video.
- ^ a b "tricot". Oricon. Retrieved January 19, 2015.
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External Links
Category:Japanese musical groups Category:Math rock groups
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