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Kana

Kana formed in Tokyo in 2015 with four members: Arisa on vocals and guitar, Yumi on drums, Minami on bass and synthesizers, and Yuka handling electronics and...

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Kana's electronic fusion of Tokyo and tradition

A Tokyo quartet blending Japanese melodies with modern beats since 2015.

For a sense of their range, try 'Hone' for their melodic side and 'Kuuchuu Buranko' for the electronic textures. Both show what they do well.

Kana's 2017 track 'Plantation' sparked international attention with its commentary on historical oppression, even amid backlash. Their sound has evolved from that initial electronic fusion to include atmospheric work on later records like 2019's 'Zenith'. Songs like 'Hone' and 'Kuuchuu Buranko' show how they've kept experimenting while staying rooted in their Tokyo origins.

Formed in Tokyo in 2015 with Arisa on vocals and guitar, Yumi on drums, Minami on bass and synths, and Yuka on electronics. They released albums like 'Aether' in 2015, 'Lucid' in 2017, 'Zenith' in 2019, and 'Epoch' in 2022. The 'Plantation' controversy helped them tour across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

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Kana formed in Tokyo in 2015 with four members: Arisa on vocals and guitar, Yumi on drums, Minami on bass and synthesizers, and Yuka handling electronics and samples. Their early work blended traditional Japanese melodies with modern electronic beats, which got them noticed fairly quickly.

Kana defended it as commentary on historical oppression. Despite the backlash, the song helped them gain international attention and led to tours across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

They released albums like 'Aether' in 2015, 'Lucid' in 2017 which included 'Plantation', 'Zenith' in 2019 with more ambient sounds, and 'Epoch' in 2022 returning to experimental textures. Other songs include 'Kuuchuu Buranko', 'Anzen Pin', and 'Hone'.

Their sound evolved from that initial electronic fusion to include atmospheric work on later records.

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