tricot

Kyoto all-female math rock trio Tricot create tightly controlled chaos, balancing frenetic rhythms and guitar work with an accessible pop core and sweet, high-pitched, melodic vocals. They crossed over to Western indie audiences despite singing solely in Japanese, making them one of the few acts to do so. Taking their name from the French word for knitting, the band was formed in 2010 by vocalist/guitarist Ikumi "Ikkyu" Nakajima, guitarist Motoko "Motifour" Kida, and bassist Hiromi "Hirohiro" Sagane, who had all played in school music clubs and met through their membership in ...