[ About THE MOLICE ]
THE MOLICE is a Tokyo-based indie rock trio known for their genre-blending sound that merges alternative rock, post-hardcore, dance, shoegaze, and classical influences. With performances across North America, Europe, and Asia, THE MOLICE's music resonates globally through its balance of edgy experimentation and melodic hooks. Frontwoman Rinko, whose vocals are primarily in Japanese, delivers emotional and cinematic lyrics often inspired by science fiction classics like Blade Runner and Fahrenheit 451. THE MOLICE’s sound offers a bold departure from Japan’s mainstream pop, embracing an East-meets-West sensibility that is as catchy as it is distinctive.
THE MOLICE is a Tokyo-based indie rock trio known for their genre-blending sound that merges alternative rock, post-hardcore, dance, shoegaze, and classical influences. With performances across North America, Europe, and Asia, THE MOLICE's music resonates globally through its balance of edgy experimentation and melodic hooks. Frontwoman Rinko, whose vocals are primarily in Japanese, delivers emotional and cinematic lyrics often inspired by science fiction classics like Blade Runner and Fahrenheit 451. THE MOLICE’s sound offers a bold departure from Japan’s mainstream pop, embracing an East-meets-West sensibility that is as catchy as it is distinctive.
Our music is “music that immerses your entire body in physical rhythms and heat.
・The sense of speed found in live performances by The Police and The Beatles
・The folk-music feel of songs by Led Zeppelin and The Doors
・The memorable atmosphere of The Pixies
・We’ve been told time and again by our audience that we “remind them of Talking Heads”
We are a band that lets you experience all of these elements.
[ Selected Discography & Milestones ]
2007: Formed in Tokyo; performed at Summer Sonic Festival (Chiba, Japan)
2008: Released debut album Doctor Ray; videos aired on Space Shower TV (Japan) & NOLIFE TV (France)
2009: UK mini-tour
2010: Released Catalystrock (2nd album); signed with Good Charamel Records
2011: Appeared on Yan TV (Vietnam); performed at Go! Go! Japan! (Hanoi)
2012: Released 3rd album Neugravity
2014: Released Resonance Love (4th album), crowdfunded by fans
2015: Joined by drummer “Paro”; Resonance Love+ released by Good Charamel
2016–2019: Released albums 5, Signs, Live at Silo City, Gate; toured extensively in the U.S.
2020–2021: Pandemic forces a return to Japan; continued production of new material
2022: Began releasing new monthly music/videos via Bandcamp and YouTube
2023: Released Prototypes, Sessions, Re-Sing; resumed live performances
2024: Released “Ride the Wind” charity single
2025: Released “Prototypes (2025)” and continuing new productions and collaborations
Released “PLANETS”
2026: Released “DIMENSION”
2008: Released debut album Doctor Ray; videos aired on Space Shower TV (Japan) & NOLIFE TV (France)
2009: UK mini-tour
2010: Released Catalystrock (2nd album); signed with Good Charamel Records
2011: Appeared on Yan TV (Vietnam); performed at Go! Go! Japan! (Hanoi)
2012: Released 3rd album Neugravity
2014: Released Resonance Love (4th album), crowdfunded by fans
2015: Joined by drummer “Paro”; Resonance Love+ released by Good Charamel
2016–2019: Released albums 5, Signs, Live at Silo City, Gate; toured extensively in the U.S.
2020–2021: Pandemic forces a return to Japan; continued production of new material
2022: Began releasing new monthly music/videos via Bandcamp and YouTube
2023: Released Prototypes, Sessions, Re-Sing; resumed live performances
2024: Released “Ride the Wind” charity single
2025: Released “Prototypes (2025)” and continuing new productions and collaborations
Released “PLANETS”
2026: Released “DIMENSION”
[ Major Festival Appearances ]
Summer Sonic 07 (Tokyo)
C.A.M.A. Festival (Hanoi, Vietnam)
Anime Weekend Atlanta (Atlanta,GA)
Go! Go! Japan! (Hanoi, Vietnam)
Sakura Matsuri Festival (New York City)
Cherry Blossom Festival (Buffalo, NY)
Blackout Festival (Athens, OH)
Infringement Festival (Buffalo, NY)
Music Is Art Festival (Buffalo, NY)
Dayton Music Festival (Dayton, OH)
Fallout Festival (Athens, OH)
Otto Festival (Otto, NY)
Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Festival (Buffalo, NY)
Summer Sonic 07 (Tokyo)
C.A.M.A. Festival (Hanoi, Vietnam)
Anime Weekend Atlanta (Atlanta,GA)
Go! Go! Japan! (Hanoi, Vietnam)
Sakura Matsuri Festival (New York City)
Cherry Blossom Festival (Buffalo, NY)
Blackout Festival (Athens, OH)
Infringement Festival (Buffalo, NY)
Music Is Art Festival (Buffalo, NY)
Dayton Music Festival (Dayton, OH)
Fallout Festival (Athens, OH)
Otto Festival (Otto, NY)
Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Festival (Buffalo, NY)
[ THE MOLICE について ]
THE MOLICEは、東京を拠点とする音楽グループ。
オルタナティブ・ロック、ポスト・ハードコア、ダンス、シューゲイザー、そしてクラシックの要素を融合させたジャンルを超えたサウンドで知られています。
北米、ヨーロッパ、アジア各地でライブを行い、エッジの効いた実験的な音楽とメロディアスなフックが絶妙なバランスにより、THE MOLICEの音楽は世界中で共感を呼んでいます。
主に日本語で歌うボーカルのRinkoは、『ブレードランナー』や『華氏451度』といったSFの名作からインスピレーションを得た、情感豊かで映画的な歌詞を紡ぎ出しています。
THE MOLICEのサウンドは、日本のメインストリーム・ポップとは一線を画す大胆な試みであり、キャッチーでありながら独特な「東洋と西洋の融合」という感性を体現しています。
【THE MOLICEの音楽のメインテーマは「本能、ダンス、身体性、熱」】
・ザ・ポリスやビートルズのライブパフォーマンスのようなスピード感
・レッド・ツェッペリンやドアーズの楽曲のような民族音楽感
・ピクシーズのメロディーような印象感
・観客には「トーキング・ヘッズみたいだ」とよく言われる。
これらすべての要素を体験させてくれるバンドです。