Japanese shoegaze band formed in 2012
Uchu Nekoko (宇宙ネコ子, Uchū Nekoko), also known as Universe Nekoko, is a Japanese dream pop duo from Kanagawa formed in 2012.[1] It was formed by Nemuko Yamanaka and Kо̄hei Tanabe, but currently comprises Yamanaka and Kano. The duo have never released their faces, instead choosing to identify themselves through anime avatars.[2]
Background
Uchuu Nekoko was formed in 2012 by Nemuko Yamanaka (vocals, guitar) and Kо̄hei Tanabe (bass). Their cover artwork is made by Tomoko Ōshima.[1] In 2014, they collaborated with Lovely Summer Chan, releasing in December Uchuu Nekoko and Lovely Summer Chan.[3] On 17 August 2016, they released their debut album Hibi no Awa (Japanese: 日々のあわ). Earlier in the year, on 20 July, they released a compilation of four remixes of their song Online Love (along with the song itself) in the form of Online Love -Remixes-.[4] Between these releases, on August 3, Uchuu Nekoko released an EP titled Summer Sunny Blue EP (comprising four songs from Hibi no Awa).[5] On 2 August 2017, Kano announced they were joining the band as a vocalist.[6] After Kano joined, Tanabe left the group.[7]
In 24 May 2019, Uchuu Nekoko released Kimi No Youni Ikiretara (Japanese: 君のように生きれたら). It was named as an "essential release" by the Bandcamp Daily Staff, who connected the sound to My Bloody Valentine.[2]
On 28 September 2021, the band released Hino Ataru Basyo Ni Kiteyo (Japanese: 日のあたる場所にきてよ).[8]
Discography
Albums
- Hibi no Awa (2016, P-Vine Records, LOOM Records)
- Kimi no Youni Ikiretara (2019, LOOM Records)
- Hino Ataru Basyo Ni Kiteyo (2021, LOOM Records)
Singles and EPs
- Uchuu Nekoko and Lovely Summer Chan (2014)
- Online Love -Remixes- (2016)
- Summer Sunny Blue EP (2016)
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