Tokyo-based band Kurayamisaka have released their debut album kurayamisaka yori ai wo komete, a record that formalises their transition from local underground phenomenon to one of the most closely watched new rock acts in Japan. ‘metro (mv)’ is one of their best songs.

Formed in the Ōimachi area of Tokyo, kurayamisaka operate as a five-piece with a guitar-heavy lineup that prioritises volume, texture and physical impact. Their sound draws from alternative rock, noise and shoegaze, shaped by the energy of early-2000s guitar music while remaining rooted in contemporary DIY culture. With multiple vocal lines and layered distortion, the band focus on collective expression rather than genre definition, translating emotional immediacy into dense, driving arrangements.

On kurayamisaka yori ai wo komete, that approach expands across a full-length format. The album balances relentless guitar pressure with moments of clarity and release, using repetition, feedback and momentum to explore themes of connection, isolation and existence. The single metro (mv) pairs these elements with compulsive rhythm and sharp melodic thrusts that underline the band’s knack for blending visceral force with memorable hooks.

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