Boredoms
Osaka noise-rock/psych legends, wildly experimental.
Shonen Knife
Beloved all-female Osaka punk-pop trio.
Fishmans
Beloved dub-influenced Japanese rock band.
Ulfuls
Osaka rock band known for energetic performances.
The Osaka music scene
Osaka (Japan) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 4 bands and artists across 2 genres. Japan\'s comedic, rebellious second city birthed noise rock and city pop alike.
The most represented genres are rock (3) and punk (1).
The earliest year on record is Shonen Knife (1981) and the latest is Ulfuls (1989); the busiest decade on the map is the 1980s with 4 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Boredoms, Shonen Knife, Fishmans and Ulfuls. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Osaka music
What music is Osaka known for?
Osaka is known for rock, electronic music. Notable acts include Boredoms, Shonen Knife, Fishmans.
How many bands are from Osaka?
The Genesis of Sound map features 4 bands and artists from Osaka, spanning rock, punk.