Z.low

Z.low is a Japanese electronic band from Kyoto with three members: Lida Hoshi on vocals and lyrics, Yutaka Yamada on guitar and composition, and Tatsuya Kitani on drums and production. They released their debut album 'Cradle' in 2006, but it was their 2008 sophomore album 'But What Is Here' that brought them wider attention, particularly through its title track.

Their music often gets described as ethereal or haunting, with Lida's vocals floating over atmospheric guitar work and hypnotic rhythms. The band has collaborated with artists like Hikaru Utada and Ryuichi Sakamoto, and they've released four studio albums through 2016, including 'Element' and 'Straw'.

In 2010, Lida Hoshi was diagnosed with vocal cord nodules, which forced the band to cancel a tour. She underwent surgery and eventually returned to performing. Their work tends to divide listeners, some find the lyrics too obscure, while others appreciate the open-ended quality.