oaqk

oaqk

They started their activities in 2002. Incorporating factors such as sound, noise, dissonance, and roaring noise, they express their unique worldview through instrumental music, creating a blend of tranquility and intensity. Since their formation, they have organized independent events and collaborated with their close ally "OVUM" in the joint project "amber dawn" (featuring instrumental artists only), which has received significant attention. In 2007, they held the event "CLOSER" at Shinjuku MARZ and MOTION, where a total of 11 bands performed in a system that allowed free movement between the two venues, resulting in a great success. The second installment took place in November of the same year in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. They have supported the domestic tours of overseas artists such as "KINSKI," "BELLINI," "SHIPPING NEWS," "Adebisi Shank," and "Saxon Shore." Additionally, through their encounter with MONO, who actively pursue activities overseas, they participated in "THE MIXING OF LANDSCAPE," a compilation album featuring domestic artists, which marked the debut release of MONO's label, human highway records (2005). They have also contributed to two self-produced EPs and two compilation albums.