Music like アーバンギャルド

Urbangarde (アーバンギャルド) is a Japanese band active since 2002. The formation is based in Tokyo and is currently composed of Hamasaki Yoko alias Yokotan (vocals), Matsunaga Temma alias Tenma (vocals), Okubo Kei (keyboards). The guitarist Zeze Shin alias Shinsama and the drummer Kagiyama Kyoichi alias Kyouchan left the band. Yachimura Kei alias Yashi (keyboard) was also part of the band in its earlier stages.

Urbangarde's music is characterized by its blend of electronic, pop, rock and various other musical styles. The mix of male and female vocals from Matsunaga Temma and Hamasaki Yoko often speak of social issues in Japan such as the high suicide rate, teen prostitution, teen pregnancy, death and disease. The name of the band is a mix of the word "urban" and part of the French expression "avant-garde" which means experimental or innovative.