Artists performing at the rock festival “VIVA LA ROCK 2016 (Viva La Rock)”
We’re putting together a playlist of the exciting lineup for VIVA LA ROCK 2016, a rock festival that’s irresistible for Japanese rock fans!
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VIVA LA ROCK 2016 (Viva La Rock) Performing Artists (41–50)
Dance at Nightfurenzu

Friends is a band formed mainly by Ryohei Nagashima, the bassist of the telephones, which went on an indefinite hiatus last year.
This song is good music that makes you want to sway your body gently.
The rhyming lyrics are fun, so try listening while reading along with the lyrics.
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan

Yabai T-Shirts Yasan, with a sense of humor so over-the-top it almost feels like they’re messing around.
They say their goal as a band is to share a stage with Taylor Swift.
This track of theirs takes the club staple “Shots” as its theme.
The energy and momentum are huge—guaranteed to get the crowd going at their shows.
Enigmatic FeelingRin to shite Shigure

With their distinctive vocals and exceptional musicianship, Ling tosite sigure are immensely captivating.
TK’s high-tone voice on vocals and guitar is addictive—the more you listen, the more it hooks you.
This song is the opening theme for the anime PSYCHO-PASS 2.
The guitar solo that comes in partway through is incredibly cool.
By My Sideyoru no honki dansu

Yoru no Honki Dance is a four-piece rock band from Kyoto known for their danceable tracks.
True to form, this song makes you want to start moving.
On top of that, its appeal lies in the guitar riff and a highly memorable guitar solo.
The expansive feel of the solo is sure to get the crowd fired up at live shows.
Dear you, somedayKankaku Pierrot

Kankaku Piero is a four-piece rock band formed in Osaka in 2013.
Right after forming, they launched their own label and have been producing themselves.
However, they broke through after being chosen to perform the theme song for the drama “Yutori Desu ga Nani ka,” which began airing this April.
It’s a beautifully crafted, melodic rock tune that makes you want to sit back and listen closely.


