About Tess

About Tess is an instrumental rock band based in Tokyo. On its own, that might be anything newsworthy. Add in the fact that the band is made up of not only two guitarists, but two bass players and to drummers and you have something a bit more unique.

Formed around 2004, the band has taken its time in releasing material. Swan Song, released in 2005, only contained three songs in both live and studio versions. It wasn't until 2008 that their first proper releases surfaced, and even then it was a six song mini-album. Part of the reason for this lag might be the fact that they run their own music even called Swan Song Council. Currently on their tenth event, it's a massive showcase of all sorts of indie bands, from School Food Punishment to The Telephones to Paperbag Lunchbox and far too many more to list here.

Putting public services to the music community aside, we are left with their music. First off, it's instrumental, slightly post rock but really more jammed-out and guitar fueled. They aren't real virtuoso players, but they obviously like to take their time showing you around their fret boards. There are also elements of blues, but only vaguely. They stick to the harsher sounds, tempering their heavier rock tendencies with the aforementioned bluesy jams and prog rock atmosphere. It's perfect for those who wouldn't normally touch the blues with a ten foot pole, yet who like a little more groove in their brash rock and roll.

Overall, About Tess is a little more style than substance, with their songs meandering around, putting up stylish wallpaper and dim mood lighting. They can really rock out when they want, bringing plenty of clever tricks to the fore. While they may not provide much to grab on to, the win extra style points and will maybe push those more timid listeners into a search to something with a bit more bite.

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Official Site
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Members:
TAKUTO - Guitar
KAZUYA - Guitar
MIYA-KEN - Bass
KANZ - Bass
TETSURO - Drums
DKO Drums

Albums:
Beautiful - 2008
Swan Song - 2005

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