Bo Ningen

Bo Ningen is a Japanese noise rock band based in London, formed in 2006. The four-piece — vocalist/bassist Taigen Kawabe, guitarists Kohhei Matsuda and Yuki Sheraton, and drummer Monchan Monna — creates a ferocious blend of psychedelic rock, noise, and punk that has made them one of the most intense live acts in the UK underground. Their performances are legendary for their wild energy, with Kawabe's long hair windmilling as the band unleashes walls of distorted sound. The band has released four studio albums, including "Bo Ningen" (2010), "Line the Wall" (2012), and "Sudden Fictions" (2019), alongside numerous collaborations with artists like Savages, Jehnny Beth, and Faust. Signed to Alcopop! Records, Bo Ningen bridges Japanese noise traditions with British alternative rock, creating a unique sonic identity that defies easy categorization. Their ability to channel chaos into compelling musical structures has earned them critical acclaim and a devoted cult following across Europe and Japan.