For almost a decade, 54-71 have been ferociously touring in and out of Japan, justifying their reputation as one of the most groundbreaking bands that have ever come out of the country.
Always wowing audiences with their sheer concentration and explosive energy on stage, they are said to have "one of the tightest rhythm sections in the world," playing distinctively stoic yet juicy beats, with influences ranging from hip hop to soul, to funk and to rock. This is complemented with carefully placed guitar lines and inimitable blasts of rapping, which goes back and forth between thrilling tension and sly humor. Simply put, they utilize minimal means to maximum effect.
The strength of their live performances has to be seen to be believed, and has so far led them to tour Japan and US with the likes of Deerhoof and Battles. They have also been invited to share the bill with a wide range of artists including The Roots, Why?, Joanna Newsom, Hella, Gang Gang Dance, No Age, Enon and Unsane.
Recently rejuvenated as a quartet with the addition of a new guitarist, they have started working on a new full-length album slated for release in Spring 2008. -Koki Yahata,P-VINE Records(JP)
9/30 (tue) Fukuoka | public space Yojigen
w/neotone, バルセロナ, ガロリンズ, and more...
open19:30/start20:00
adv¥2,000/door¥2,500
info: public space Yojigen (http://sound.jp/zecho-ten/yojigen/) tel: 092-741-0552
10/6 (mon) Nagoya | CLUB QUATTRO
open19:30/start20:00
adv¥3,000/door¥3,500
info: Nagoya QUATTRO(http://www.club-quattro.com/schedule_nago.php) tel: 052-264-8211
pia (P:301-200), lawson (L:41323), e+:eplus.jp
10th Oct (fri) Galway - IR | Roisin Dubh
11th Oct (sat) Dublin - IR | Whelans
12th Oct (sun) Limerick - IR | Baker Place
13th Oct (mon) Belfast - IR | Venue Lavery's Bunker
14th Oct (tue) Manchester - UK | Upperspace
15th Oct (wed) Birmingham - UK | Factory Club
16th Oct (thu) Brighton - UK | Engine Room
17th Oct (fri) London - UK | The Fly
18th Oct (sat) Leeds - UK | Brainwash Festival
5th,Nov,2008 out (RJCT-CD-002) Porl B as Umare Kawari Pieces of Sound Art distoribution by art union cover design by CHINBUMHENG mastering by POLE from ~scape
