Makkuro

Marking their major-label debut after years of fiercely independent operation, the Kyoto-based quartet continues to perfect their dizzying blend of math-rock complexity and infectious pop melodies. The band navigates erratic time signature changes and explosive post-hardcore riffs with incredible precision, all while centering Ikkyu Nakajima's soaring vocals. It strikes a remarkable balance between virtuosic technicality and accessible alternative rock.