Bleach

japanese

Bleach is the name of more than one band: a British shoegaze group, an all-girl Japanese rock trio and an American Christian rock group. 1. Bleach (UK) The British shoegaze band Bleach was formed in Ipswich in 1989 by brothers Neil (guitar) and Nick Singleton (bass) together with former Anglian TV researcher Salli Carson (vocals) and drummer Steve Scott. Between 1990 and 1993 the band produced two EPs, a mini-album and two full length albums, plus several singles. There was also a compilation album of singles. Bleach were often described as being at the forefront of the so-called ‘shoegazing’ scene, but despite critical acclaim never managed to achieve the popularity of bands like Curve, Ride and Slowdive. Bleach’s music is actually very varied, encompassing hard-edged psychedelia, grunge, neo-funk and mellow, almost pastoral Cocteau Twins style dreamscapes. 2. Bleach (JP) Bleach (alternatively called Bleach03 or Bleachmobile) was an all-female punk trio from Okinawa, Japan. The members included, Kanna on guitar and vocals, Miya on bass and Sayuri on drums. Kanna was the primary lyricist. Citing artistic differences, Bleach disbanded on June 10, 2009, less than a month before the release of their final album bleach stone. Several early singles were released prior to their first full length, Kibaku-Zai (Triggering Device), which was released in 2000. In 2001, the band released three EPs including Hadaka No Jo (Naked Queen) to a growing audience. In 2003, Bleach rele...