BO-PEEP

Originally from Fukuoka Japan and now stationed in Tokyo, BO-PEEP is an all girl indie rock power trio. Raised on a diet of '90s grunge and '70 punk spirit, BO-PEEP blends the undisciplined rage of the former with the revolutionary sound of the later.

Their three albums show a very delineated progression, from 0x3's first tentative steps into fuzzed out guitars, distorted drums and screeching vocals much like Mo'some Tonebender's early albums, to Time of Rock's full-on Guitar Wolf obliteration (the irony here being that Isamu Fujita of Mo'some Tonebender produced the album), and then to 2007's Is It Good For You?!! which is truly the best of both worlds.

Blending the razor sharp production of Time with the much more melodious Ox3, Is It Good For You?!! showcases both their abrasive balls-out rock and a new found melodic appreciation. Not that they've lost their edge over the years. Not in the least. Singer Mika Yoshimura still sings like an angry banshee while bassist Junko Himei and drummer Ryoko Nakano bring an unrelenting rhythmic barrage. While there are no concessions to anyone looking for an easily hum-able tune, there are moments of calm when the songs shine through, if only for brief moments.

Much like Mass of the Fermenting Dregs or Bleach03, BO-PEEP is part of the small but strong group of woman who aren't afraid to offend, and I mean that in a good way. BO-PEEP are unapologetically rough and raw, something both rare and desperately needed in the sometimes overly pop and plastic world of women in Japanese music.

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Members
Vocal Guitar: MIKA YOSHIMURA
Bass; JUNKO HIMEI
Drums: RYOKO NAKANO

History

2000 BO-PEEP is formed in Fukuoka
2000 First live show at CB in Fukuoka.
2001 1st album "8" is released.
2001 "Thousand-year Lighter" was released independently.
2001 Touring Tokyo, Osaka and other areas.
2002 BO PEEP goes on the road for a full tour.
2002 BO PEEP makes Tokyo their new home.
2003 Mini-album "0x3" (Mother Records) is released.
2003 "Heavy Baby", a self-produced event is regularly held at ZEPP Fukuoka.
2003 Touring Fukuoka and Osaka.
2004 Appearances at Shelter in Shimokitazawa.
2005 Performed at the "Independence D Vol. 0" event.
2005 "Time of Rock" (3rd Stone Records) produced by MO'SOME TONBEBENDER's Isamu Fujita is released.
2005 April / May Kansai and Kyushu tour was successful.
2006 April Touring in UK London, Brighton, Bornmouth and other areas.
2006 Fall Appearances at IN THE CITY in UK
2006 Fall Touring in UK London, York, Bath, Manchester and other areas.
2007 Jan. 3rd Album "Is It Good For You?!!" (3rd Stone Records) is released.