MELT-BANANA announce first album in 11 years: ‘3+5’

Japanese noise rock duo MELT-BANANA have announced ‘3+5’, their first full-length album in 11 years, set for release on August 23rd via their own A-Zap Records.

‘3+5’ will showcase MELT-BANANA’s signature chaotic energy, amalgamating various genres and experimental soundscapes. The album features nine tracks that fuse elements of extreme music, hyper-pop, classic punk, vintage metal, and noise. Yasuko Onuki’s hyperactive vocal delivery and Ichiro Agata’s glitchy, cyberpunk guitar work, combined with aggressive electronic sounds, promise to continue the band’s tradition of unpredictable and exciting music.

The album will be available in digital, CD, and vinyl formats. As of the announcement, no singles have been released, but the band have shared a trailer for the album on their YouTube channel.

While the meaning behind the album’s title, ‘3+5’, remains unexplained, it is speculated that the prime numbers symbolize the band’s uniqueness and independence.

RELATED: MELT-BANANA announce extensive ‘3 + 5’ UK tour

Currently, MELT-BANANA are on their North American tour, which kicked off earlier this month and will run through late June before they head to the UK.

MELT-BANANA “3 + 5” TOUR – USA 2024

21st May (Tue) – Sacramento, Goldfield Trading Post
23rd May (Thu) – Seattle, The Crocodile
24th May (Fri) – Portland, Hawthorne Theatre
25th May (Sat) – Boise, Neurolux
26th May (Sun) – Salt Lake City, Urban Lounge
27th May (Mon) – Denver, Meow Wolf
29th May (Wed) – Des Moines, xBk Live
30th May (Thu) – Minneapolis, Fine Line Music Hall
31st May (Fri) – Madison, High Noon Saloon
1st June (Sat) – Chicago, Bottom Lounge
2nd June (Sun) – Cleveland Heights, Grog Shop
4th June (Tue) – Cambridge, The Sinclair
5th June (Wed) – Brooklyn, Elsewhere Hall
6th June (Thu) – Philadelphia, Underground Arts
7th June (Fri) – Baltimore, Metro Gallery
8th June (Sat) – Richmond, The Broadberry
9th June (Sun) – Asheville, Eulogy
10th June (Mon) – Atlanta, Terminal West
12th June (Wed) – Baton Rouge, Chelsea’s Live
13th June (Thu) – Houston, White Oak Music Hall Upstairs
14th June (Fri) – Dallas, Deep Ellum Art Co.
15th June (Sat) – Austin, Empire Control Room
18th June (Tue) – Santa Fe, Meow Wolf
19th June (Wed) – Phoenix, The Rebel Lounge
20th June (Thu) – San Diego, Music Box
21st June (Fri) – Los Angeles, El Rey Theatre
22nd June (Sat) – San Francisco, Great American Music Hall

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