A roundup of bands featuring piano [Rock / Jazz / Ballad]
Some rock bands have members who play piano or keyboards, and they perform songs where the piano’s tone really stands out! There are also plenty of bands in genres other than rock that feature piano.
In this article, we’ll introduce bands that include piano in their lineup.
If you love songs with prominent piano, we hope you’ll find a new favorite band.
We also hope this is helpful for those of you in cover bands that include piano or keyboards.
Let’s dive in!
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Bands Featuring Piano: A Roundup [Rock, Jazz, Ballads] (1–10)
broad daylightKing Gnu
King Gnu quickly rose to fame with their unique sound that fuses R&B, hip-hop, rock, and jazz.
Many of their songs feature the piano in a key role, and their appeal lies in sound production that is both delicate and bold.
Their 2019 release “Hakujitsu” and 2021 release “Ichizu” both reached No.
1 on the singles charts.
While Satoru Iguchi, the band’s vocalist, plays keyboards during live performances, the recording sessions feature Fumitake Ezaki—keyboardist known for his work with WONK and millennium parade.
breathRyokushokushakai
Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s appeal lies in Haruko Nagaya’s powerful vocals and the band sound that showcases their superb ensemble.
In particular, Peppe’s piano—backed by experience competing in classical contests—defines the band’s color.
The 2020 single “Shout Baby” features crisp, rhythmic playing, while the 2022 digital-only single “Breath” offers a ballad-like, gently expressive piano.
youthLACCO TOWER
LACCO TOWER is a rock band known for its unique sound that layers piano over hard guitar rock.
They made their major-label debut in 2015 with the album “Hikoufukuron,” and in 2016 their first single “Usuzakura” was used as the ending theme for the anime Dragon Ball Super.
Keyboardist Shinichi Jet makes use of not only acoustic piano but also electric piano; on “Lemon,” released in 2009, he showcases a slightly overdriven electric piano tone.
DiarySEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI is a band also known for having a member who wears a clown mask.
Although they may look comical at first glance, their sound is classic band music, and their style ranges widely—from the delicate piano ballad “Diary” to the groovy “Habit.” The keyboardist is Saori, a highly skilled musician who graduated from a university’s piano program.
She can play not only the piano but also the accordion, and she showcased her performance in the music video for their 2013 single “RPG.”
I don’t know you.Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a band that made their major debut in 2015.
Their colorful musicality and bursting pop sensibility are truly captivating.
Since their music became available on streaming services, they’ve gained massive popularity—especially among younger listeners—thanks to killer tracks like “Ao to Natsu” and the ballad “Tenbyou no Uta.” They initially performed as a five- to six-member group, but went on hiatus in 2019.
When they resumed activities in Phase 2, they returned as a trio.
The rhythms woven by frontman Motoki Omori, guitarist Hiroto Wakai, and keyboardist Ryoka Fujisawa are invigorating.
Since Phase 2, in addition to their original sound, they’ve also made a strong impression with a fresh presentation that incorporates sleek visual changes and the fun of dance.
