Love at first sight with a bass girl! The female bassist of a popular band
There are actually a lot of women who play bass in rock bands—like TOMOMI (SCANDAL), 345 (Ling tosite sigure), Hiromi Hirohiro (tricot), F Chopper KOGA (Gacharic Spin), junko (Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai), and many more! So in this article, we’re going to introduce a whole lineup of female bassists active on the Japanese music scene.
If you’re thinking about starting bass, this might be your chance to find someone to look up to.
Let’s dive right in!
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Love at first sight with bass girls! Female bassists from popular bands (ages 21–30)
Tomorrow as wellMatsuoka Aya (SHISHAMO)
SHISHAMO was formed in 2010 by three high school girls in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Bassist Aya Matsuoka joined in 2014, after being invited while working a backstage part-time job at a music festival, replacing the previous bassist who left the band.
dye it whiteMiyoshi Haruna (HaKU)
He’s the bassist of HaKU.
He masterfully plays intricate bass lines that entwine with their unconventional songs.
On stage, he moves and jumps in all directions, showcasing a dazzling performance style.
Despite such intense movement, his hands never falter, revealing a reliable, disciplined side.
Love at first sight with a bass girl! Popular bands’ female bassists (ages 31–40)
LET IT DIE（OAO）Nakajima Aiko (VELTPUNCH)
Aiko Nakajima handles bass and vocals for VELTPUNCH and mpjbd.
She’s known for her cool look and clear, translucent singing voice.
Her bass tone is sharp and beautiful; even though it doesn’t push to the front of the mix, it still has a strong presence.
Limit Lovers 2015Senba Satomi (SHOW-YA)
SHOW-YA was one of the groups that led the band boom of the 1980s and was a pioneering all-female hard rock band.
Starting in 1987, they planned and hosted NAON no YAON, an outdoor event featuring only female artists, which helped raise the profile of girls’ bands.
I want to burn out.Emanyueru Kominato (Kinoko Hoteru)
Kinoco Hotel, a four-woman band, first garnered attention with songs and costumes inspired by Group Sounds and garage punk, and they are now developing a more complex musical style.
The bassist, Giulietta Kirishima, was originally a jazz musician and played the upright bass.
endlessFujisaki Yuu (Negoto)
I’m the bassist and backing vocalist for Negoto, and I also serve as the band’s leader.
I studied piano for nine years during my childhood.
Although I have a quiet personality and a modest appearance, I produce a powerful bass sound.
dilemmaGotō Yōko (Ecosystem)
She was the former bassist of ecosystem.
During the band’s active period, she fell ill and it became difficult for her to return, leading to the band’s breakup.
Her beautiful looks and cool playing were very popular.
Many people are hoping for her comeback.