The Zazen Boys are a crazy Japanese indie rock band formed by former Number Girl guitarist and vocalist Mukai Shutoku. Number Girl, which disbanded in 2002, is considered to this day to be one of the most influential bands of the Japanese indie rock scene, and Shutoku has continued to evolve the characteristic rock electro/dance in Zazen Boys.
The band makes great use of punctuated breaks in their rhythmic composition, often complicating to the point where the music becomes comical. I think they are just as adept at making people laugh as they are excellent musicians. Here’s a selection of our favorite videos: Continue reading...
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