Ling Tosite Sigure

Ling Tosite Sigure
Ling Tosite Sigure; from left to right: 345, Pierre, TK
Ling Tosite Sigure; from left to right: 345, Pierre, TK
Background information
OriginSaitama, Japan
Genres
Years active2002–present
Labels
MembersTōru "TK" Kitajima
Miyoko "345" Nakamura
Masatoshi "Pierre" Nakano
Past membersNoda MEN
Websitesigure.jp

Ling Tosite Sigure (Japanese: 凛として時雨, Hepburn: Rin Toshite Shigure, literally "Cold as a rain shower in late autumn", stylized as Ling tosite sigure) are a Japanese rock trio, formed in 2002 in Saitama Prefecture.[5] The band's style resembles post-hardcore and progressive rock, math-rock, often incorporating rapid changes of tempo and mood framed in complex guitar melodies and technical drumming. They utilize both male and female vocals ranging from soft singing to loud wails and screams.[2][6][7]

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  3. ^ Sawada, Daisuke; Tsuchida, Mayumi (May 14, 2009). "Various Sounds from Ling tosite sigure – 凛として時雨のサウンドに潜む多面性を探る" [Various Sounds from Ling tosite Sigure – Exploring multifaceted sound]. Tower Records Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved October 20, 2017.
  4. ^ Thea de Gallier (July 13, 2015). "Japan Night leaves its mark on London". Louder Sound. Retrieved October 20, 2017.
  5. ^ "凛として時雨 の記事まとめ" [Ling tosite sigure Overview]. Rockin'On Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  6. ^ McQuistan, Colin (July 14, 2015). "Sigure – A Most Enigmatic Live Act". The Huffington Post. Archived from the original on August 20, 2015. Retrieved April 8, 2018.
  7. ^ "Profile | Ling tosite sigure". Official website. Retrieved October 20, 2017.