Plus-Tech Squeeze Box
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Plus-Tech Squeeze Box are a Japan
ese electronic music
band
.
The frenetic sound of their first album FAKEVOX
(2000) is an example of the subgenre known as picopop, driven by rudimentary synthesized sounds and heavily-manipulated samples from a variety of sources, including 1950s jazz
and big band
recordings. Junko Kamada provides vocals throughout the album.
Their second album, CARTOOOM!, was released in 2004. Junko Kamada is conspicuously absent, having parted ways with the band. Instead, sampled vocals and a variety of guest singers are used.
They created a side project with the vocalist Tomomi Matsuda called Tropico Q in 2010. The group did picopop covers of classic rock songs.
and Powerade
commercials, using the song "early RISER". They have also appeared on the BBC Three
show Adam and Joe Go Tokyo
and on the OST to The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
. One of their songs was featured on the popular Japanese music game, Pop'n Music 14 FEVER
. They also wrote and recorded the theme tune for the cult cartoon Pucca
. Their song "TEST ROOM" was in the popular video game Dance Dance Revolution Universe
in 2007.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese electronic music
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
.
The frenetic sound of their first album FAKEVOX
FAKEVOX
FAKEVOX is the debut album by Japanese electronic music band Plus-Tech Squeeze Box, which was released in Japan on September 15, 2000, and in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2002...
(2000) is an example of the subgenre known as picopop, driven by rudimentary synthesized sounds and heavily-manipulated samples from a variety of sources, including 1950s jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
and big band
Big band
A big band is a type of musical ensemble associated with jazz and the Swing Era typically consisting of rhythm, brass, and woodwind instruments totaling approximately twelve to twenty-five musicians...
recordings. Junko Kamada provides vocals throughout the album.
Their second album, CARTOOOM!, was released in 2004. Junko Kamada is conspicuously absent, having parted ways with the band. Instead, sampled vocals and a variety of guest singers are used.
They created a side project with the vocalist Tomomi Matsuda called Tropico Q in 2010. The group did picopop covers of classic rock songs.
Notable appearances
They have been featured in British Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke...
and Powerade
Powerade
Powerade is a sports drink manufactured and marketed by The Coca-Cola Company. First introduced in 1988, its primary competitor is PepsiCo's Gatorade...
commercials, using the song "early RISER". They have also appeared on the BBC Three
BBC Three
BBC Three is a television network from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel's target audience includes those in the 16-34 year old age group, and has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent...
show Adam and Joe Go Tokyo
Adam and Joe Go Tokyo
Adam and Joe Go Tokyo was a series of eight episodes created for BBC Three . It starred Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish of The Adam and Joe Show and aired from 30 May 2003 to 25 July 2003...
and on the OST to The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie is a 2004 American animated film based on the popular Nickelodeon television series SpongeBob SquarePants. The film stars the voices of Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Doug Lawrence, Scarlett Johansson, Alec Baldwin, Jeffrey Tambor, and...
. One of their songs was featured on the popular Japanese music game, Pop'n Music 14 FEVER
Pop'n Music
, commonly abbreviated as Pop'n, PM or PNM, is a music video game in the Bemani series made by the Konami Corporation. This game is known for its bright colors, upbeat songs, and cartoon character graphics...
. They also wrote and recorded the theme tune for the cult cartoon Pucca
Pucca
Pucca is a media franchise from the South Korean company Vooz Co., Ltd. and currently owned by The Walt Disney Company. The main character, Pucca, is the 10-year old niece of three Chinese noodle house owners. The noodle house, known as the "Goh-Rong", is located in Sooga Village, a small village...
. Their song "TEST ROOM" was in the popular video game Dance Dance Revolution Universe
Dance Dance Revolution Universe
Dance Dance Revolution Universe is the thirteenth home version of Dance Dance Revolution released in the United States. It was released by Konami on February 27, 2007, for the Microsoft Xbox 360 video game console - the first DDR game on a seventh generation console. About 65 songs are available...
in 2007.
Discography
- FAKEVOXFAKEVOXFAKEVOX is the debut album by Japanese electronic music band Plus-Tech Squeeze Box, which was released in Japan on September 15, 2000, and in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2002...
(2000, VROOM SOUND RECORDS) - FAKEVOX UK Version (2002, Sur la Plage)
- CARTOOOM! (2004, VROOM SOUND RECORDS)