Tricot (band)

Tricot
Origin	Kyoto, Japan
Genres	Math rock, Post-punk revival
Years active	2010–present
Labels	Bakuretsu, Tower
Website	http://tricot.tv/
Members	Ikumi "Ikkyu" Nakajima Motoko “Motifour” Kida Hiromi “Hirohiro” Sagane
Past members	Kazutaka Komaki

Tricot (often stylised as "tricot") is a math rock band from Kyoto, Japan. Known for their intricate rhythms^[1] and visual identity,^[2] they have released two EPs and two full-length albums. They were described by Rolling Stone as "Adrenalized math rock sped up and given pop's candy coating".^[3] They have toured extensively in Japan, as well as playing in Singapore,^[4] the United Kingdom and Europe. In 2015 they launched their first North American tour.

In 2011, Right after Kazutaka Komaki joined the band as drummer, they established their own label, BAKURETSU RECORDS.^[5]

In 2013, tricot released their first full-length album T H E, which charted at #18 on the Oricon Albums Chart. In 2014 they toured Europe for four music festivals.^[6] They later supported The Pixies at the Eden Sessions in the UK.^[7]

In 2014, Kazutaka Komaki left the band due to musical differences. ^[8]

In 2015, tricot released their second album A N D, which charted at #34 on Oricon. The first single for the album, "E", was premiered on NME.^[9] In March they performed their song Niwa in a live session, again premiered on NME joined by all five drummers who played on the album.^[10]

Members

• Ikumi "Ikkyu" Nakajima - vocals, guitar (2010–present)
• Motoko “Motifour” Kida - guitar, Backing vocals (2010–present)
• Hiromi “Hirohiro” Sagane - bass, Backing vocals (2010–present)

Touring members

• Miyoko Yamaguchi - drums (2015-)

Former Members

• Kazutaka Komaki - drums (2011-2014)

Discography

Studio album

List of albums, with selected chart positions

Title	Album details	Peak positions
		JPN [11]
T H E	Released: 2 October 2013 (JPN) Label: Bakuretsu Formats: CD, digital download	18
A N D	Released: 18 March 2015 (JPN) Label: Bakuretsu Formats: CD, digital download	34

Extended play

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions

Title	Album details	Peak positions
		JPN [11]
Bakuretsu Tricot-san (爆裂トリコさん)	Released: 2 August 2011 (JPN) Label: Bakuretsu Formats: CD, digital download	46
Shōgakusei to Uchū (小学生と宇宙)	Released: 9 May 2012 (JPN) Label: Bakuretsu Formats: CD, digital download	57
Bakyūn EP (バキューンEP)	Released: 5 December 2012 (JPN) Label: Bakuretsu Formats: CD, digital download	51
KABUKU EP	Released: 27 April 2016 (JPN) Label: Bakuretsu Formats: CD, digital download	—

References

1. Kyoto’s Tricot Resuscitates Post-Rock With a Whisper and a Howl.
2. Meet Japanese Rock Three-Piece Tricot - And Watch Their Stylish New Video For 'E'.
3. 10 New Artists You Need to Know: April 2015.
4. Gender role reversal - Japanese math rock tricot live in Singapore.
5. http://tricot.tv/
6. tricot heads to Central Europe for Four Music Festivals.
7. UK Review: The Pixies rock Eden.
8. http://tricot.tv/archives/1959
9. Meet tricot, your favorite new all-girl Japanese math rock band.
10. Watch Japanese Rock Band Tricot Play A Blistering Version Of 'Niwa' Joined By 5 Drummers video.
11. "tricot" [tricot Products]. Oricon. Retrieved January 19, 2015.

External links

• tricot on Facebook