Tricot are a Japanese math rock band formed in Kyoto in 2010 around Ikkyu Nakajima, Motoko Kida, and Hirohiro Sagane. Few bands make odd time signatures this catchy — T H E (2013) and A N D (2015) are the entry points, all angular interlocking guitars and bright melodies sung in Japanese. Browse Tricot vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
Tricot formed in Kyoto, Japan in 2010. The core trio is Ikkyu Nakajima (vocals, guitar), Motoko Kida (guitar), and Hirohiro Sagane (bass), with several drummers over the band's history, including a period using guest and support drummers. The band has toured internationally and become one of the best-known Japanese math rock acts among Western audiences.
Tricot play math rock characterized by complex, shifting time signatures, intricate interlocking guitar lines, and dynamic shifts, paired with bright, melodic vocals sung primarily in Japanese. Their blend of technical complexity and pop accessibility has earned them a devoted international following in the math rock and indie scenes.
Tricot's albums have seen vinyl issues and reissues for international markets, of interest to math rock collectors. Japanese pressings and limited variants are sought by fans of the genre.
Listeners new to Tricot often start with T H E (2013) or A N D (2015). For related listening, see and .
