Yasuko Onuki (often known simply as Yako, Yasuko or Yasuko O.[1]) is the singer from Japanese band Melt-Banana,[2] which she founded in 1991.[3] She has a frantic chirping and yelping vocal style[4] which is an important part of Melt-Banana's unique sound.[2] She writes all of Melt-Banana's lyrics, which she sings in English, stating that:
Yasuko Onuki | |
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 Onuki performing in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Noise rock, experimental rock, avant-garde |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, vocalist, bassist |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | A-Zap |
When I first started singing in a band, I was singing in Japanese, but I changed to English. I thought that English would fit more to my style of singing.[5]
References edit
- ^ Yasuko Onuki discography at Discogs
- ^ a b Tausig, Ben. Biography of Melt Banana at AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
- ^ "MELT-BANANA Band Page". Skingraft Records.
- ^ "Melt-Banana". Sonic.net.
- ^ "About MELT-BANANA". Official website for Melt-Banana.
External links edit
- Yasuko Onuki at AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-05-11.