Japanese three-piece tricot - Ikkyu Nakajima (vocals / guitar), Motoko “Motifour” Kida (guitar / backing vocals), and Hiromi “Hirohiro” Sagane (bass / b...
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Japanese three-piece tricot - Ikkyu Nakajima (vocals / guitar), Motoko “Motifour” Kida (guitar / backing vocals), and Hiromi “Hirohiro” Sagane (bass / backing vocals) - are gaining a cult fanbase here in the UK. Arriving on our shores this summer with a new album and a bunch of tour dates, they're well worth catching while you can.
How long have you guys been together, and how did you meet?
Ikkyu: Myself and Motoko have been friends since high school, and we met Hiromi at a local venue when we were in local amateur bands. Then we started tricot together in 2010.
How did you decide what kind of music you wanted to make?
Motoko: We didn't have a clear image of what we wanted to be at all. We just enjoy playing what we think is cool and interesting musically, which resulted in our current style.
What topics do you most enjoy writing about?
Ikkyu: I like to write about some quite mixed topics. It's usually some situation that exists, or that I'm hoping for in daily life, or some feeling that's either in my heart or missing.
And what's your new album '3' about?
Hiromi: We are three piece band, and this is our third album. That's it!
How has your sound developed during your time in the band so far?
Motoko: I think the complexity of the rhythms has definitely increased. But on the other hand, the degree of freedom we all have is getting higher. I think that the fun side of our music is becoming way more conspicuous now.
What are you most proud of with '3'?
Ikkyu: ‘18,19' is the most difficult song I've ever written, and it took a long time to get my head around. I think that '3' is definitely our most complex album. But on the other hand, it's a very smooth album to listen to.
You're a very hands on band, what's your favourite part of running your own record label, Bakuretsu Records?
Hiromi: It's really fun because everyone shares ideas. We're always trying to think of something interesting and new to do, and we love having the freedom to do whatever we want.
You're in the UK soon for ArcTanGent - are you looking forward to the trip? Is there anything you're keen to do while here?
Motoko: I'm really looking forward to the tour. I get to come back to Europe for the first time in a year and a half! I have more free time to spare than last time, so I'd like to go to looking for delicious food and nice restaurants.
Taken from the July issue of Upset - order your copy below. tricot's album '3' is out now. They tour the UK in August.
