“DOPE!” is a genre-mashing flex that proves why muque is one of Japan’s most exciting bands. From the anime-ready pop rush of “The 1” (ONE PIECE ending theme) to the deep-groove chaos of “Ghost” and the guitar-smashing dance-rock of “cheers”, every track hits with serious intent. It’s raw. It’s emotional. It doesn’t play by the rules.
The First Press Limited Edition packs a live recording of their tour finale at EBISU LIQUIDROOM, taken from their first-ever headline tour, “Dungeon,” this past January. This is muque in their purest form — no filters, no limits. Just DOPE!
About muque
What sets muque apart is its refusal to be bound by conventional music trends. The four-piece band, hailing from Fukuoka, Japan, was formed in May 2022. It consists of Asakura (Vocals and guitar), Lenon (Bass), Takashi (Trackmaker and drums), and Kenichi (Guitar).
The band’s name, muque, is a fusion of the French word for “music”—musique—and the Japanese word muku, meaning “innocence” or “untainted.” This name reflects the band’s ethos: a commitment to creating pure, unfiltered music free from external influence.
Drawing from global influences, especially Asian sounds, muque blends timeless melodies with innovative arrangements. Their songs are rich in lyrical depth and emotional resonance, offering listeners a unique, immersive experience of authentic, untainted.
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