Hanabie – ‘BUCCHIGIRI TOKYO’ EP

If you’re reading this you’re unlikely to be Japanese. Hanabie are. This makes their new EP tricky to discuss. Most alternative, hardcore, metal, Punktastic music has its roots in American or European culture but they’re a band hailing from a different continent. They’re unusual in this context and you might not understand their words but music is a universal language; ‘Bucchigiri Tokyo’ is delightful. Basically, Hanabie’s music is a mixture of alternative metal, pop music and a singing style you’re unlikely to hear from western artists. Their approach may seem unusual to some but if you’re a fan of BABYMETAL, Fake Island, or the recent records by Poppy or Bring Me The Horizon, you’ll find something to enjoy here. Your experience is shaped by dominant cultural forces. What you’ve been expo...