SAICOBAB, NIKO NIKO TAN TAN, and HUGEN to Perform at Major Music Festivals in Australia — Three Cutting Edge Acts from Japan’s Contemporary Music Scene —

SAICOBAB channels the vital energy of living music traditions through ecstatic performance. The quartet brings together four musicians whose understanding of ancient musical forms is matched only by their thrilling contemporary resetting of such styles. YoshimiO’s experiments in this field are well documented, from OOIOO’s incorporation of Javanese gamelan into their kaleidoscopic soundworld, to Boredoms’ electrifying modern rituals. Multi-instrumentalist Yoshida Daikiti reveals the human hand that shapes living traditions, as much through his fluid playing as his own collection of handmade instruments, while percussionist and multi-instrumentalist Motoyuki “Hama” Hamamoto embodies the metaphysical power of rhythm. The group initially coalesced around hyperkinetic, improvised live performances, but have since expanded into an increasingly daring series of studio albums.

An alternative dance act consisting of OCHAN (Vo, Synth & Gt), Anabebe (Dr), and Drug Store Cowboy (Creative Director / Movie / Artwork).
Their live performance, featuring VJ visuals that have driven dance floors into frenzy around the world, is highly acclaimed, creating immersive stages where music, visuals, and artwork merge seamlessly. They also perform DJ sets under the alternate style name Hohoemi Tantan, expanding their presence within the club culture.

Formed in 2024.
A music project centered around TP (Vo/PC).
Rooted in electronic music, the project creates alternative sounds infused with elements of traditional and folk music. TP’s lyrics are another defining feature, expressing themes of connection, love, and kindness — capturing familiar emotions and everyday scenes with an unpretentious honesty.
In just their second year, they were selected to perform at the FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ’25 “ROOKIE A GO-GO.” They also co-wrote and performed the theme song for the NHK E-Tele drama Kikenakatta Ano Koto alongside Saho Terao.
Currently active in both live performances and music production.