the pillows

Artist

The pillows are one of Japan's most influential alternative rock bands, formed in Hokkaido. With a long-running lineup centered on Sawao Yamanaka, Yoshiaki Manabe, and Shinichiro Sato, they built an international cult following after supplying the entire soundtrack to the anime "FLCL." Their wistful, melodic guitar rock has consistently defined the sound of Japanese alternative music, inspiring countless younger bands who cite them as pioneers.