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 a bass girl! Female bassists (41–50) from popular bands
Bug lifeNaNa Enokido (Reptile)
The loud rock band Reptile.
Their music lets you fully experience the genre’s heaviness and speed.
Among that, many listeners have likely found their eyes drawn to her effortlessly handling a five-string bass.
NaNa Enokido, who also shines as a contest model, captivates with a bold, gutsy playing style.
You can really feel how solidly she supports the entire band from the bottom up.
papapauemaya (ex. zekkei kujira)
Uemaya, who played bass in Zekkei Kujira, a band known for its cynical lyrics and punchy, cool beats.
In 2017, Uemaya left Zekkei Kujira, and that same year she joined Friday Friday, a Kyoto-based easy-pop team.
She’s also active as a designer.
Maybe it’s a sign of the times, but there are many people who deftly express themselves across multiple genres while making music—and it often feels completely natural, doesn’t it?
GIRLSayaka（FLiP）
FLiP is a four-woman rock band from Osaka.
They made their indie debut in 2008 and went major in 2010.
With their energetic sound and performances—featured even as opening themes for popular anime—they’ve captivated many fans.
Sayaka is the band’s bassist, and her solid basslines are a key element supporting their sound.
Although the band went on hiatus in 2016 to much regret, each member has continued with individual projects, and Sayaka is still active in music.
She’s a highly recommended bassist for anyone who admires powerful female rockers.
A Single PetalNOHANA (Sutereoponī)
They made their major debut in 2008 and disbanded in 2012.
Their debut single was used as the ending theme for the anime BLEACH.
They have many tie-in songs with anime and appeared at AnimeNEXT, the largest anime convention in the United States.
Currently, centered around bassist NOHANA and drummer SHIHO, they have formed Draft King and are active.
Super Groupatsuko (shonen naifu)
Shonen Knife was formed in 1981 by three women and is still active today.
They gained recognition overseas faster than in Japan and are known as a band that successfully broke into international markets, even touring the UK with Nirvana.
After several lineup changes, the original member Atsuko now plays bass.
Ningen Coatingyayoi (tsushimamire)
Here’s a three-piece girls’ band formed at Chiba University in 1999.
Although they’ve had a drummer change, they’ve been active for a long time since their student days.
Many of their song titles are quite fun, and their YouTube channel conveys how much they enjoy continuing to make music.
Yayoi, the bassist, serves as the band’s ballast—adding intensity while firmly holding down the low end.
You can really sense her calm personality, can’t you?
AnimalsCharlottte Kemp Muhl
A bassist who is also active as a model, actress, and photographer.
She also performs as part of the duo The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger with Sean Lennon, son of John Lennon.
She is known for using uniquely shaped, core-like basses.
In addition to bass, she’s a multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, accordion, and keyboards.
A highly talented “bass girl” with a mischievous, devilish beauty.