Takahashi Gumi
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Takahashi Gumi is a trallpunk
band from Japan
inspired by bands like Asta Kask
, Strebers
and Radioaktiva Räker
. Their CD Trall I La La was jointly published by Hipcat Records and Waterslide Records. They have also participated in the 2006 compilation Tralleluja no 1 by Fundamentalismus Records.
Trallpunk
Trallpunk is a subgenre of punk music specially developed in Sweden. It is known for its fast drums, a melodic sound, and often politically-oriented lyrics. Generally, Asta Kask and Strebers are considered to be the first trallpunk bands, but opinions diverge on the matter...
band from Japan
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...
inspired by bands like Asta Kask
Asta Kask
Asta Kask is a punk band from Töreboda, Sweden. It was founded as "X-tas" in 1978, but changed to Asta Kask in 1980. In 1984 the band started working with Rosa Honung Records. After the 1986 release of the "Aldrig en LP" the band split up. In 1989 the band was reunited and played a few gigs, but...
, Strebers
Strebers
Strebers was one of the most influential punk bands from Sweden, formed in Strängnäs in 1985.Songs were conceived by drummer Johnny Rydh, who whistled melodies to guitarist Mikael "Ulke" Johansson. Johansson then in turn translated the harmonies to electric guitar...
and Radioaktiva Räker
Radioaktiva Räker
Radioaktiva räker was a Swedish trallpunk band, formed in Hofors in 1991. The first line up was Johan Anttila, Daniel Torro, Jonas Lund and Mattias Johansson. In the summer of 1992 they were signed to the record label Beat Butchers. Daniel Torro was later replaced by Jimmy Petterson...
. Their CD Trall I La La was jointly published by Hipcat Records and Waterslide Records. They have also participated in the 2006 compilation Tralleluja no 1 by Fundamentalismus Records.