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The Blue Hearts
54,177 listeners
There are multiple artists tracked as “The Blue Hearts” on Last.fm. Here are the following, listed in order of prominence: 1) A punk rock … read moreThere are multiple artists tracked as “The Blue Hearts” on Last.fm. Here are the following, listed in order of prominence: 1) A punk rock band from Japan: THE BLUE HEARTS (ザ・ブルーハーツ) was a popular Japanese upbeat punk rock band. Its memb… read moreThere are multiple artists tracked as “The Blue Hearts” on Last.fm. Here are the following, listed in order of prominence: 1) A punk rock band from Japan: THE BLUE HEARTS (ザ・ブルーハーツ) was a popular Japanese upbeat punk rock band. Its members were Hiroto Kōmoto (vocalist), Masatoshi Mashima (guitar… read more -
Hi-Standard
80,425 listeners
Hi-Standard are a Japanese punk rock group who formed in 1991. Since then, they have become a popular and influential part of Japanese unde… read moreHi-Standard are a Japanese punk rock group who formed in 1991. Since then, they have become a popular and influential part of Japanese underground music. The release of their hugely popular "Making the Road" sparked sold-out Ja… read more -
Dragon Ash
86,397 listeners
Dragon Ash started out from humble punk beginnings to become one of the brightest groups in the growing New Japanese Rock movement in the l… read moreDragon Ash started out from humble punk beginnings to become one of the brightest groups in the growing New Japanese Rock movement in the late '90s, blending pop sensibilities with a hard-edged sound, producing albums and singles th… read moreDragon Ash started out from humble punk beginnings to become one of the brightest groups in the growing New Japanese Rock movement in the late '90s, blending pop sensibilities with a hard-edged sound, producing albums and singles that play like a tour of Western rock of the '90s. Lead s… read more -
ELLEGARDEN
135,069 listeners
ELLEGARDEN is a punk rock group that formed in December of 1998 in Chiba, Japan. It includes drummer Hirotaka Takahashi, vocalist Takeshi Hosomi, guitarist Shinichi Ubakata, and bassist Yuichi Takada. As of May 2, 2008, Ellegarden's leader Ubukata Shinichi announced an indefinite hiatus of t… read more -
GLAY
89,513 listeners
GLAY (グレイ) is a rock/pop band originally formed in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan in 1988. They have since risen to become the 3rd best-selling artist of all time in the country. Primarily considered a classic rock band, they have also arranged songs using elements from a wide variety of genres, incl… read more -
ACIDMAN
71,033 listeners
Acidman is Nobuo Oki (Vo & G) Masatoshi Sato (B) and Ichigo Urayama. Their songs explore themes of life and universe, capturing the wor… read moreAcidman is Nobuo Oki (Vo & G) Masatoshi Sato (B) and Ichigo Urayama. Their songs explore themes of life and universe, capturing the world in epic poetry. Their sound weaves in moments of calm, contrasted by intense, high energy rock.… read moreAcidman is Nobuo Oki (Vo & G) Masatoshi Sato (B) and Ichigo Urayama. Their songs explore themes of life and universe, capturing the world in epic poetry. Their sound weaves in moments of calm, contrasted by intense, high energy rock. Acidman continues to expand the possibilities of a three pi… read more -
10-FEET
55,507 listeners
Officially formed in Kyoto 2000, 10-FEET's members had made their first work (a demo tape) in 1997. Formed as ex-members from several… read moreOfficially formed in Kyoto 2000, 10-FEET's members had made their first work (a demo tape) in 1997. Formed as ex-members from several of the local Kyoto bands, each member brought a different style to the mix. 10-FEET had formed s… read moreOfficially formed in Kyoto 2000, 10-FEET's members had made their first work (a demo tape) in 1997. Formed as ex-members from several of the local Kyoto bands, each member brought a different style to the mix. 10-FEET had formed several connections in Kyoto that would show up later, as com… read more -
the HIATUS
21,678 listeners
Formed by Takeshi Hosomi during the spring of 2009 after Ellegarden announced their hiatus in May 2008. Their official site defines the HI… read moreFormed by Takeshi Hosomi during the spring of 2009 after Ellegarden announced their hiatus in May 2008. Their official site defines the HIATUS as "a project of music and art, depicters.". The Hiatus started as Takeshi Hosomi… read moreFormed by Takeshi Hosomi during the spring of 2009 after Ellegarden announced their hiatus in May 2008. Their official site defines the HIATUS as "a project of music and art, depicters.". The Hiatus started as Takeshi Hosomi's solo project without live performance, and other membe… read more -
The Yellow Monkey
44,348 listeners
The Yellow Monkey (ザイエローモンキー), often abbreviated to yemon (イエモン), is a popular Japanese rock band formed in 1989. Its name derives from an … read moreThe Yellow Monkey (ザイエローモンキー), often abbreviated to yemon (イエモン), is a popular Japanese rock band formed in 1989. Its name derives from an ethnic slur and is an ironic reference to the belief that Japanese rock groups could never be &quo… read moreThe Yellow Monkey (ザイエローモンキー), often abbreviated to yemon (イエモン), is a popular Japanese rock band formed in 1989. Its name derives from an ethnic slur and is an ironic reference to the belief that Japanese rock groups could never be "authentic". In 2003, HMV Records Japan rated them #81… read more -
陰陽座
39,216 listeners
陰陽座 (Onmyouza, stylized as Onmyo-za) is a heavy metal band from Japan who released their first commercial album in 1999. They play quite or… read more陰陽座 (Onmyouza, stylized as Onmyo-za) is a heavy metal band from Japan who released their first commercial album in 1999. They play quite orthodox style heavy metal music mixed with Japanese folk themes and pop music elements. Since their… read more陰陽座 (Onmyouza, stylized as Onmyo-za) is a heavy metal band from Japan who released their first commercial album in 1999. They play quite orthodox style heavy metal music mixed with Japanese folk themes and pop music elements. Since their debut, they have appeared in traditional clothing character… read more