A new EP from Osaka's NUMBERNINE - 'New Phenomenon', has been released as of the 10th of June. The album is available on all main streaming platforms, and well, it's phenomenal in so many ways! Big respect to the band for such effortless ability to mix hardcore with melody and alternative sounds and put together such a fantastic album. Everything from the first sound is refreshingly innovative, the songs are super catchy, written so cleverly and yet keeping the hardcore spirit.
It's an album from the top shelf, in terms of song writing, execution and experimenting with different sounds, especially considering that the material for this album has been recorded over two years ago.
'New Phenomenon' - recorded at LM Studio, Osaka in March and April 2022.
Recorded , mixed and mastered by Akira Inada (!!!)
Members at the time of recording:
Vocal: Kai
Drums: Hidetatsu
Guitar: Takahiro
Bass: Masayuki, Takahiro
Current members are Kai (the only remaining founding member), Hidetatsu and Takahiro.
I asked the guys about their main inspirations and influences, and here's what Kai (vo.) said about the lyrics:
"I like to write in an abstract way and use metaphors as an art. Besides, after I went through the Corona crisis, my lyrics became more introspective."
What Takahiro (gu.) finds inspirational for song writing is: "New York Hardcore bands that expanded and evolved with their music."
Takahiro also says that there are no plans for a physical release at the moment, but it doesn't mean that the band wont consider it at all. I guess we will find out soon, as I don't believe any record label wouldn't want to pick it up.
So if you're feeling the sounds of the melodic end of things, SNAPCASE, SHELTER etc, fused with some classic NY growl check these out!
Here are official videos from the new EP, have a listen, have a watch and I hope you get the vibes.
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