Chai

Japanese band CHAI take their influences from a wide range of sources; everything from '90s hip-hop and bouncy alt-rock to scratchy post-punk, smooth soft rock, and gleefully bumping R&B goes into their energetic, fully realized sound. They call their music "neo-kawaii" and aim for authenticity and inclusion while also making eye-catching videos that express their empowering vision. The band's two albums, 2017's Pink and 2019's Punk, were energetic, wide-ranging introductions to the guitar-heavy, punky side of the band. Later releases take a more measured musical tack -- 2021'...