This four-piece band featuring members Asakura (vocals and guitar), Lenon (bass), takachi (track making and drums) and Kenichi (guitar) is a relatively young bang. They formed in 2022 and are based out of Fukuaka. Their sound is mostly arranged by takachi, who says he combines what he likes from American and British music into a crazy fusion.
From the Press Release:
The new song ‘desert’ is a major departure from the rock and roll which can be heard in the previous single ‘Bite you’: With its simple, impactful track based on a two-step beat and its killer earworm acoustic guitar hook, ‘desert.’ charts a new frontier for muque.
“Nothing matters,” “I don’t need anything,” “It’s all pointless” – with such themes, the lyrics paint a desolate world that feels barren like a desert. But they are ultimately hopeful, filled with desire for the oasis that lies beyond. The song shows a new, empowering side to muque, who have been able to overcome the trials and tribulations of making music thanks to the strength they gain from the love lavished upon them by their audience.
The jacket artwork was created by Give Me! Tomotaka, a multi talented artist from Japan whose work includes illustration, merchandise design, character design and animation, and who also created the artwork for ‘Bite you’.
The previous jacket image showed the members of muque as RPG characters embarking on a great adventure–and this time we see them preparing for battle, as their epic story continues.
Release information
Digital single ‘desert.’
Released Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Download and streaming links: https://asab.lnk.to/SaCuGnm5
About Muque
The band’s name combines the French word “musique”, meaning “music,” and the Japanese word “無垢”(muku), which means “purity.” The resulting portmanteau expresses the desire to continue producing only the kind of music they want to make, without being influenced by their surroundings.
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