eastern youth
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Japan
- Born: Sapporo, Japan (1986)
- Active: 1986–present
Biography
eastern youth is a Japanese three-piece punk and indie rock band formed as Scanners in Sapporo in 1986 by singer-guitarist Hisashi Yoshino and drummer Atsuya Tamori. After an early Oi period they moved to Tokyo, founded #Sakamoto-Shoten#, and toured America with *Cursive* and others. Bassist Yuka Muraoka replaced long-serving Tomokazu Ninomiya in 2015. Albums include 'Kumoinukekoe' and 'Kanjyuseioutouseyo'. The band remains active in Japan with a catalogue spanning more than three decades.
Genres
eastern youth Discography
- Tabiji ni Kisetsu ga Moeochiru (1998) - Album
- Kumoinukekoe (1999) - Album - rated 3.71/5
- Kanjyuseioutouseyo (2001) - Album - rated 3.99/5
- 踵鳴る (2001) - Single - rated 3.96/5
Members
- Hisashi Yoshino - lead vocals, guitar (1986–present)
- Atsuya Tamori - drums (1986–present)
- Tomokazu Ninomiya - bass, backing vocals (1992–2015)
- Yuka Muraoka - bass (2015–present)