Buffalo Daughter
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Buffalo Daughter is a Japanese rock
group formed in 1993. The three main members are suGar Yoshinaga (ex-Havana Exotica) on guitar, Yumiko Ohno (ex-Havana Exotica) on bass, and Moog (later changed to MoOog) Yamamoto on turntables and graphic design. The group originally had a drummer, Chika Ogawa, but after her departure they've had no permanent drummer and have hired different people to fill in as needed. In addition, the band is well known for using a number of electronic instruments, such as the TB-303, TR-606, Minimoog
, shortwave
radio, etc.
Though less well known to most of the world than other similar Japanese bands such as Pizzicato Five
or Cibo Matto
, Buffalo Daughter is considered to be the linchpin of the so-called "cut-and-paste" rock Shibuya-kei
movement from Japan. The band was created in the early 1990s when it was signed to independent Japanese label Cardinal. Seeking wider exposure, they continued under the Beastie Boys
' now-defunct music label Grand Royal
, bringing their discography up to a total of four full-length album releases, an EP, and a handful of remixes. The band's style, always a variety grab-bag of different sounds and genres, evolved slowly but surely into a more cohesive and restrained melodic style. In 2002 Buffalo Daughter released their fifth full-length album I in the United States
on Los Angeles-based label Emperor Norton Records
.
According to band member Ohno, "We call ourselves Buffalo Daughter because our sound is very strong. And the buffalo is strong." In a 1998 interview, the group explained that "Buffalo" projects a pleasing image of American culture and countryside and at the time of the group's original formation, all the members were girls, so "Daughter" was appropriate. Also, the sound of name itself appeals to the group. http://www.toazted.com/artistinfo.php?artist=17
In 2006 Buffalo Daughter collaborated with pop singer Ami Suzuki
. They released the single "O.K. Funky God" together on February 28, 2007, and it was later included on Suzuki's Connetta
album.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
group formed in 1993. The three main members are suGar Yoshinaga (ex-Havana Exotica) on guitar, Yumiko Ohno (ex-Havana Exotica) on bass, and Moog (later changed to MoOog) Yamamoto on turntables and graphic design. The group originally had a drummer, Chika Ogawa, but after her departure they've had no permanent drummer and have hired different people to fill in as needed. In addition, the band is well known for using a number of electronic instruments, such as the TB-303, TR-606, Minimoog
Minimoog
The Minimoog is a monophonic analog synthesizer, invented by Bill Hemsath and Robert Moog. It was released in 1970 by R.A. Moog Inc. , and production was stopped in 1981. It was re-designed by Robert Moog in 2002 and released as Minimoog Voyager.The Minimoog was designed in response to the use of...
, shortwave
Shortwave
Shortwave radio refers to the upper MF and all of the HF portion of the radio spectrum, between 1,800–30,000 kHz. Shortwave radio received its name because the wavelengths in this band are shorter than 200 m which marked the original upper limit of the medium frequency band first used...
radio, etc.
Though less well known to most of the world than other similar Japanese bands such as Pizzicato Five
Pizzicato Five
Pizzicato Five was a Japanese pop group best known to audiences in the West in their later incarnation as a duo of Maki Nomiya and Yasuharu Konishi...
or Cibo Matto
Cibo Matto
Cibo Matto are a New York City-based band formed by two Japanese women, Yuka Honda and Miho Hatori, in 1994...
, Buffalo Daughter is considered to be the linchpin of the so-called "cut-and-paste" rock Shibuya-kei
Shibuya-kei
is a sub-genre of Japanese pop music which originated in the Shibuya district of Tokyo. It is best described as a mix between jazz, pop, and electropop.- Overview :...
movement from Japan. The band was created in the early 1990s when it was signed to independent Japanese label Cardinal. Seeking wider exposure, they continued under the Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys are an American hip hop trio from New York City. The group consists of Mike D who plays the drums, MCA who plays the bass, and Ad-Rock who plays the guitar....
' now-defunct music label Grand Royal
Grand Royal
Grand Royal was the Los Angeles, California based vanity record label set up in 1992 by the Beastie Boys in conjunction with Capitol Records after the group left Def Jam Recordings....
, bringing their discography up to a total of four full-length album releases, an EP, and a handful of remixes. The band's style, always a variety grab-bag of different sounds and genres, evolved slowly but surely into a more cohesive and restrained melodic style. In 2002 Buffalo Daughter released their fifth full-length album I in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
on Los Angeles-based label Emperor Norton Records
Emperor Norton Records
Emperor Norton Records, was a Los Angeles-based electronica, hip-hop, and dance-music record label. Among the artists featured on the label were Ladytron, Arling & Cameron, Money Mark, Ugly Duckling, and Fantastic Plastic Machine...
.
According to band member Ohno, "We call ourselves Buffalo Daughter because our sound is very strong. And the buffalo is strong." In a 1998 interview, the group explained that "Buffalo" projects a pleasing image of American culture and countryside and at the time of the group's original formation, all the members were girls, so "Daughter" was appropriate. Also, the sound of name itself appeals to the group. http://www.toazted.com/artistinfo.php?artist=17
In 2006 Buffalo Daughter collaborated with pop singer Ami Suzuki
Ami Suzuki
is a female singer, songwriter, actress and DJ from Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.Having been discovered at the talent TV show Asayan, Suzuki was one of the most popular female singers as an idol in the late 1990s....
. They released the single "O.K. Funky God" together on February 28, 2007, and it was later included on Suzuki's Connetta
Connetta
Connetta is the second studio album of Japanese singer and actress Ami Suzuki on the Avex Trax label. It is the first album released from the "Join" project of Suzuki, that consisted of collaborations with different artists and different genres....
album.
Members
- SuGar Yoshinaga (vocals, guitars, TB-303)
- Yumiko Ohno (vocals, bass, keyboards)
- Moog Yamamoto (vocals, turntables)
Discography
- Full length albums:
- Captain Vapour Athletes (1996) (a compilation of Shaggy Head Dressers and Amoebae Sound System)
- Jungle Park Original Soundtrack with DelawareDelaware (band)Delaware is a Norwegian indie/alternative rock band from Drammen.-Early History: The start as Beyond:Delaware started out in 1994 in Drammen, Norway as the band Beyond, a punk/hardcore band who later developed a more pop/melancholic rock sound...
(1997) - New Rock (1998)
- I (2001)
- Pshychic (2003)
- Euphorica (2006)
- The Weapons of Math Destruction (2010)
- EPs:
- Shaggy Head Dressers (1994)
- Amoebae Sound System (1995)
- Legend of the Yellow Buffalo (1995)
- Socks, Drugs and Rock and Roll (1997)
- A Long Life Story of Miss Cro-Magnon (2002)