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New York City, New York, United States (2004 – present)
Asobi Seksu is a dream pop band which formed in 2004 in New York City, New York, United States. The band consists of Yuki Chikudate (vocals, keyboards), James Hanna (guitar, vocals), Billy Pavone (bass) and Larry Gorman (drums). The band’s name in Japanese consists of two words, “asobi” meaning “play” or “for fun”, and “sekkusu” the Japanese transliterated word for “sex”.
Their sound has been said to draw influence from the shoegazing movement of the late 1980s to early 1990s, which was coined to describe the textured and effects-heavy sound of alternative rock in that era.
Asobi Seksu released their eponymous debut album in 2004. The band regrouped with a new rhythm section for their second album, Citrus, which was recorded in Gigantic Studios, New York City with producer Chris Zane.
One Little Indian Records re-released the band’s first album Asobi Seksu and the follow-up Citrus in 2006.
The band changed its name to Asobi Seksu from the previous name Sportfuck when they signed to their current label.
According to the band’s official website “James and Yuki have almost completed writing songs for the new record and will be hitting the studio, once again with producer Chris Zane, this summer (2008). The new album will be released on Polyvinyl Record Co., the band’s new U.S. label.”
www.asobiseksu.com
Their sound has been said to draw influence from the shoegazing movement of the late 1980s to early 1990s, which was coined to describe the textured and effects-heavy sound of alternative rock in that era.
Asobi Seksu released their eponymous debut album in 2004. The band regrouped with a new rhythm section for their second album, Citrus, which was recorded in Gigantic Studios, New York City with producer Chris Zane.
One Little Indian Records re-released the band’s first album Asobi Seksu and the follow-up Citrus in 2006.
The band changed its name to Asobi Seksu from the previous name Sportfuck when they signed to their current label.
According to the band’s official website “James and Yuki have almost completed writing songs for the new record and will be hitting the studio, once again with producer Chris Zane, this summer (2008). The new album will be released on Polyvinyl Record Co., the band’s new U.S. label.”
www.asobiseksu.com
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Asobi Seksu
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- Amazon MP3 $9.49
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mewsic156 wrote:
Perfectly Crystal ... theyr best song
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Tzkik0 wrote:
Rewolf is pure beauty and bliss
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itshayden wrote:
i love these guys so much.
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Pop_Roda wrote:
What's that christmas rund dmc song that played in one episode of The Office(US), anyone knows?
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dwarves wrote:
just soOOoooOOO good
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gfdsagfdsagfdsa wrote:
Merry Christmas everybody .l.
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bc_ranger wrote:
Hi hi. A very cute shoegaze/dream pop comilation with lots of good artists, [url-http://hidden-vibes.blogspot.com/2011/12/various-artists-hidden-vibes-vol-3.html]here. enjoy it for free!
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musicinthedeep wrote:
citrus was amazing but other im not sure.
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Fislip wrote:
Which album is 'Shoegaziest'?
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chthonicyouth wrote:
everyone knows citrus is the best, some of us are just in denial.
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snowbleed wrote:
Fluorescence is a nice return to form. Didn't like Lush very much.
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Borealiscape wrote:
great Daytrotter session. thx!
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mewsic156 wrote:
Band from NY tagged as japanese, lol
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bamearya wrote:
chikudate <3
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Criznittle wrote:
Asobi Seksu "Never Understand" is featured on Indie/Rock Playlist: November (2011) download here: theindierockplaylistdotcom
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sutefanideluxe wrote:
Dear Asobi Seksu: Please don't write off Orlando. I still loved the show even though Firestone SUCKED last night. Thank you for playing your hearts out — your energy was amazing, and I'm glad I went (and could hear Thursday's vocals.) XOX
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AshenBlood wrote:
I went to see the Chimaira show last night. I ran into Asobi Seksu right as they started to play on the Hell stage, I skipped out on Chimaira to watch them. It was kind of mind-blowing. And I still got to see Chimaira play.
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thedontknowhow wrote:
These guys were awesome in D.C this past Saturday. So glad I had finally gotten a chance to see them. Yuki's voice is just as powerful and lovely live. :D
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Magist3r3 wrote:
Trails (Holy Other remix) Trails (Holy Other remix) Trails (Holy Other remix) Trails (Holy Other remix) Trails (Holy Other remix) Trails (Holy Other remix)
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OneThirtyBPM wrote:
Hey guys, we picked Asobi Seksu's Citrus as one of our albums to soundtrack the season of fall. Check out what else we picked and let us know what you think: http://onethirtybpm.com/features/seasonal-soundtrack-fall/
Videos
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My Baby
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'Trails' (from 'Fluorescence'…
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Celeste (Live on KEXP)
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Never Understand (Live on KEXP)
Events
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Feb
15
Asobi Seksu
The Bishop, Bloomington, IN, United States
2 going
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Feb
16
Asobi Seksu
Gardner Lounge at Grinnell College, Grinnell IA, United States
3 going
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Feb
17
Asobi Seksu
The Sett at University of Wisconsin, Madison, United States
17 going
News
Asobi Seksu Daytrotter Session
27 Sep 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/asobiseksu
Our new Daytrotter session just got posted! Check it out by
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http://www.daytrotter.com/dt/asobi-seksu-concert/20054991-110695.html
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Asobi Seksu Daytrotter Session
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10 May 2011 | from blog.myspace.com/asobiseksu
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