Tricot (band)
| Tricot | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kyoto, Japan |
| Genres | Math rock, Post-punk revival |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Bakuretsu, Tower |
| Website | http://tricot.tv/ |
| Members |
Ikumi "Ikkyu" Nakajima Motoko “Motifour” Kida Hiromi “Hirohiro” Sagane |
| Past members | Kazutaka Komaki |
Tricot (often stylised as "tricot" pronounced toh-ri-ko) is a math rock band from Kyoto, Japan. Known for their intricate rhythms[1] and visual identity,[2] they have released four EPs and three 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 2015 they launched their first North American tour, followed shortly by a full European tour in 2016.
History
In 2011, Right after Kazutaka Komaki joined the band as drummer, they established their own label, BAKURETSU RECORDS.[5]
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.[6] They later supported The Pixies at the Eden Sessions in the UK.[7]
In 2014, Kazutaka Komaki left the band due to musical differences. [8]
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.[9] 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.[10]
Members
- Ikumi "Ikkyu" Nakajima - vocals, guitar (2010–present)
- Motoko “Motifour” Kida - guitar, Backing vocals (2010–present)
- Hiromi “Hirohiro” Sagane - bass, Backing vocals (2010–present)
Touring members
- Yuusuke Yoshida - drums (2016-)
Former members
Discography
Studio album
| Title | Album details | Peak positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN [11] |
World Albums | ||
| T H E |
|
18 | - |
| A N D |
|
34 | - |
| 3 |
|
20 | 5 |
Extended play
| Title | Album details | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN [11] | ||
| Bakuretsu Tricot-san (爆裂トリコさん) |
|
46 |
| Shōgakusei to Uchū (小学生と宇宙) |
|
57 |
| Bakyūn EP (バキューンEP) |
|
51 |
| KABUKU EP |
|
46 |
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.
- ↑ http://tricot.tv/
- ↑ tricot heads to Central Europe for Four Music Festivals.
- ↑ UK Review: The Pixies rock Eden.
- ↑ http://tricot.tv/archives/1959
- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 "tricot" [tricot Products]. Oricon. Retrieved January 19, 2015.