From beautiful piano rock to intense loud rock! Bands with cool keyboards and synths.
Keyboards and synthesizers—ranging from piano rock to synth-pop and techno-pop—can be incorporated regardless of whether the band is a traditional rock outfit.
Adding them to guitar, bass, and drums instantly broadens a song’s expressive range! Many of you probably love tracks that feature keyboards, but it can be surprisingly hard to think of bands that actually have a keyboardist, right? So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of bands with cool keyboard work.
Some play with piano sounds, others with distinctive synth tones—each band is different—so be sure to check out the songs from the bands we’re about to feature.
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From beautiful piano rock to intense loud rock! Bands with awesome keyboards and synths (41–50)
N.E.OCHAI
CHAI is a girls’ band that pursues a unique musical path with the theme of their own sense of “kawaii.” Their light, pop, yet unprecedented sound has earned support from music lovers.
One of the twin vocalists, Mana, plays keyboards.
Their music is addictive once you hear—or see—them.
Be sure to take your time and savor it.
YESFABLED NUMBER
FABLED NUMBER, a rock band from Osaka Prefecture, is also a band with a keyboardist.
Their songs are characterized by a base of loud rock infused with lavish, EDM-like sounds, and they describe their style as electro dance rock.
Some rock fans might balk at the mention of EDM sounds, but their music blends rock and dance music brilliantly, achieving a perfectly balanced composition.
In this, the presence of their keyboardist Chii,pucchi is indispensable, and they’re a band whose future activities are well worth watching.
Wonderful LifeKuaifu
Quaif is a three-piece band consisting of keyboard, bass, and drums.
Ayano Mori handles keyboards and vocals.
They play exhilarating piano rock, and the keyboard—spanning a variety of tones—together with Mori’s beautiful singing voice makes their breezy songs even more vibrant.
It’s a band recommended not only for fans of piano rock, but also for those who usually listen only to guitar rock.
For players who want to stand out on keyboards, this is a band you’ll definitely want to cover.
Close My EyesFAT PROP
FAT PROP is a rock band from Kagoshima Prefecture that’s well known in the indie scene.
They drew attention with beautifully crafted songs featuring elegant piano melodies, powerful vocals, and intricately interwoven parts.
Their musical range spans from gritty, hard-hitting rock to pop-oriented, beautiful tracks, making them a band I’d recommend to listeners of all tastes.
Sora-buneTOKIO
TOKIO, one of Johnny’s premier rock bands, is also a group where the keyboard really stands out! Taichi Kokubun handles the keys, and his keyboard tones make every song feel more vibrant.
Their tracks are all popular and widely known, so they’re highly recommended if you’re looking for songs to cover! There are plenty of titles with published band scores, so if you’re in a cover band with a keyboardist, definitely give them a try.
Racing Flashfox capture plan
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In their instrumental performances without vocals, it’s Ryo Kishimoto’s piano that brings a touch of elegance to the songs.
He’s also a member of the jazz band JABBERLOOP, and his musicianship is beyond question.
His piano playing is fluid and delicate, yet at times crisp and powerful—you can’t take your eyes off it! They’re a band I’d recommend even to those who don’t usually listen to instrumental music.
In conclusion
I introduced bands that feature keyboards, and each had its own distinctive character! From simple piano tones to playful, unique synth sounds…
Whatever the sound, keyboards can give a song many different expressions, which is incredibly appealing.
Be sure to check out other tracks by the bands I introduced this time!