Number Girl

Japanese rock band Number Girl were central figures in the alt-rock and punk movement that emerged from their hometown of Fukuoka in the late '90s. Often compared to U.S. bands such as H++sker D++ and the Pixies, they became one of the most important and influential Japanese rock bands of their generation. The band's key creative driving force was guitarist/vocalist Mukai Shutoku, whose geeky persona and offbeat lyrical style made him a perfect anti-idol for Japanese alternative rock fans. He was joined by bass player Nakao Kentarou and guitarist Tabuchi Hisako, with drummer I...