CHAI with 26fix
Since breaking out in 2018, CHAI have been associated with explosive joy. At their live shows, the Japanese four-piece of identical twins MANA (lead vocals and keys) and KANA (guitar), drummer YUNA, and bassist-lyricist YUUKI have become known for buoyant displays of eclectic and clever songwriting, impressive musicianship, matching outfits, delightful choreography, and sheer relief. At the core of their music, CHAI have upheld a stated mission to deconstruct the standards of beauty and cuteness that can be so oppressive in Japan. Following the release of 2019's second album PUNK, CHAI's adventures took them around the world, to music festivals like Primavera Sound and Pitchfork Music Festival, and touring with indie-rock mainstays like Whitney and Mac DeMarco.
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Formed in 2012 in Nagoya, Japan, identical twins Mana (voc/keys) and Kana (gt./cho.) would ask fellow high school classmate, Yuna (dr./cho.) and later, college acquaintance, Yuuki (ba./cho.) to join what we know now as CHAI.
CHAI independently released (2) EP's titled, Hottaraka Series (meaning "irresponsible series") and Homegoro Series prior to signing with Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), Inc.
As apart of entry into the SXSW, "Japan Nite" showcase, CHAI outperformed numerous Artists in Japan, subsequently securing their first US performance in SXSW 2017. In continuation of the "Japan Nite" showcase, CHAI participated in a 7-city mini tour throughout the US, including New York, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
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Since breaking out in 2018, CHAI have been associated with explosive joy. At their live shows, the Japanese four-piece of identical twins MANA (lead vocals and keys) and KANA (guitar), drummer YUNA, and bassist-lyricist YUUKI have become known for buoyant displays of eclectic and clever songwriting, impressive musicianship, matching outfits, delightful choreography, and sheer relief. At the core of their music, CHAI have upheld a stated mission to deconstruct the standards of beauty and cuteness that can be so oppressive in Japan. Following the release of 2019's second album PUNK, CHAI's adventures took them around the world, to music festivals like Primavera Sound and Pitchfork Music Festival, and touring with indie-rock mainstays like Whitney and Mac DeMarco.
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Formed in 2012 in Nagoya, Japan, identical twins Mana (voc/keys) and Kana (gt./cho.) would ask fellow high school classmate, Yuna (dr./cho.) and later, college acquaintance, Yuuki (ba./cho.) to join what we know now as CHAI.
CHAI independently released (2) EP's titled, Hottaraka Series (meaning "irresponsible series") and Homegoro Series prior to signing with Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), Inc.
As apart of entry into the SXSW, "Japan Nite" showcase, CHAI outperformed numerous Artists in Japan, subsequently securing their first US performance in SXSW 2017. In continuation of the "Japan Nite" showcase, CHAI participated in a 7-city mini tour throughout the US, including New York, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
CHAI with 26fix
Since breaking out in 2018, CHAI have been associated with explosive joy. At their live shows, the Japanese four-piece of identical twins MANA (lead vocals and keys) and KANA (guitar), drummer YUNA, and bassist-lyricist YUUKI have become known for buoyant displays of eclectic and clever songwriting, impressive musicianship, matching outfits, delightful choreography, and sheer relief. At the core of their music, CHAI have upheld a stated mission to deconstruct the standards of beauty and cuteness that can be so oppressive in Japan. Following the release of 2019's second album PUNK, CHAI's adventures took them around the world, to music festivals like Primavera Sound and Pitchfork Music Festival, and touring with indie-rock mainstays like Whitney and Mac DeMarco.
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Formed in 2012 in Nagoya, Japan, identical twins Mana (voc/keys) and Kana (gt./cho.) would ask fellow high school classmate, Yuna (dr./cho.) and later, college acquaintance, Yuuki (ba./cho.) to join what we know now as CHAI.
CHAI independently released (2) EP's titled, Hottaraka Series (meaning "irresponsible series") and Homegoro Series prior to signing with Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), Inc.
As apart of entry into the SXSW, "Japan Nite" showcase, CHAI outperformed numerous Artists in Japan, subsequently securing their first US performance in SXSW 2017. In continuation of the "Japan Nite" showcase, CHAI participated in a 7-city mini tour throughout the US, including New York, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
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Since breaking out in 2018, CHAI have been associated with explosive joy. At their live shows, the Japanese four-piece of identical twins MANA (lead vocals and keys) and KANA (guitar), drummer YUNA, and bassist-lyricist YUUKI have become known for buoyant displays of eclectic and clever songwriting, impressive musicianship, matching outfits, delightful choreography, and sheer relief. At the core of their music, CHAI have upheld a stated mission to deconstruct the standards of beauty and cuteness that can be so oppressive in Japan. Following the release of 2019's second album PUNK, CHAI's adventures took them around the world, to music festivals like Primavera Sound and Pitchfork Music Festival, and touring with indie-rock mainstays like Whitney and Mac DeMarco.
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Formed in 2012 in Nagoya, Japan, identical twins Mana (voc/keys) and Kana (gt./cho.) would ask fellow high school classmate, Yuna (dr./cho.) and later, college acquaintance, Yuuki (ba./cho.) to join what we know now as CHAI.
CHAI independently released (2) EP's titled, Hottaraka Series (meaning "irresponsible series") and Homegoro Series prior to signing with Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), Inc.
As apart of entry into the SXSW, "Japan Nite" showcase, CHAI outperformed numerous Artists in Japan, subsequently securing their first US performance in SXSW 2017. In continuation of the "Japan Nite" showcase, CHAI participated in a 7-city mini tour throughout the US, including New York, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
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