kanekoayano

kanekoayano is an indie rock band from Chiyoda, Japan. It begins in 2024 and is active as a group rather than a solo project. The band name is used for the full band activity, while the solo work of the same central artist continues separately under the name Kaneko Ayano.

Line-up

The band includes カネコアヤノ on vocal and guitar, 林宏敏 on guitar, ETAQ on bass, 坂下光 on drums, and Sei Nagahata. Earlier, Hirotoshi Hayashi, takuyaiizuka and Hikari Sakashita appear as support members before becoming official members. The group’s instrumentation is described through these roles: vocals and guitar, guitar, bass, and drums.

Style and identity

The act is identified with indie rock, and it is also associated with neo-psychedelia, slacker rock, shimokita-kei, and noise pop. Its name change marks the shift from a solo-led project to a band configuration with permanent members.