The Brilliant Green

The Brilliant Green are a rock trio from Kyoto, Japan. Comprised of Tomoko Kawase (vocals), Shunsaku Okuda (bass), and Ryo Matsui (guitar), the Brilliant Green are rounded out on their recordings and in live performances with various drummers, guitarists, and keyboard players. Edgy yet easily digestible, their music is reminiscent of such early-'90s alternative rock acts as Liz Phair, the Cardigans, Sheryl Crow, and No Doubt. One can even hear a hint of the Indigo Girls in their mix. Tomoko Kawase's coquettish demeanor comes across in her darling singing voice. Kawase, who is ...