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Asobi Seksu: BeatCrave Fav

Not only does Asobi Sesku mean “casual or playful sex” in Japanese, but it is also the name of band who blends indie pop and shoegaze together so perfectly, your heart just melts. Fronted by Yuki Chikudate and James Hanna, this band goes from ethereal layered vocals to dance pop beats soaked in gauzy guitars. Rich in texture and undeniably catchy melodies, Asobi Seksu is overwhelmingly charming. With their latest album, Hush, released in February, Asobi Seksu continues to churn out well-crafted songs sung in both Japaneses and English, such as “Me & Mary” – a perfect contender for an indie pop dance party.

Check Asobi Sesku out in our BeatCrave Fav series below! We’ve got all the details you could ever want on the band. If you dig Asobi Seksu as much as I think you should, remember to vote for them in Friday’s poll!

Pick of the Day: Asobi Seksu

Type: Indie/Noise/Shoegaze/Dream/Pop

Band Members:

  • Yuki Chikudate (lead vox/keys)
  • James Hanna (guitar/vox)

Friends who help out:

  • Larry Gormon (drums)
  • Billy Pavone (bass)

Discography:

Videos:

“Me & Mary”

“Thursday”

“Goodbye”

“Walk On The Moon”

“Gliss” from Bandstand Busking Acoustic Session

Watch more videos of Asobi Seksu here.

Upcoming Shows:

4/23 Denver, CO @ Bluebird w/TYann Tiersen
4/25 Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge w/Yann Tiersren
4/27 Vancouver, BC @ RIchard’s On Richard w/Yann Tiersen
4/28 Seattle, WA @ Neumo’s w/Yann Tiersen
4/29 Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom w/Yann Tiersen
5/01 San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall w/Yann Tiersen
5/02 Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre w/Yann Tiersen
5/04 Live Session @ KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic
5/07 Norman, OK @ The Opolis
5/08 Kansas City, MO @ The Record Bar
5/11 Columbus, OH @ Skully’s

More Info:

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