visual kei
movement among Japanese musicians defined by a strong focus on visual expression through outrageous costumes, makeup, and hairstyles
51 artists in the catalog.
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Frontiers
Psycho le Cému · 2003
Top visual kei albums
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Miyavi
Golden Bomber
J-pop
Kagrra,
pop rock
Megamasso
pop rock
SOPHIA
alternative rock
Rentrer en Soi
Vivid
alternative rock
Janne Da Arc
alternative rock, progressive rock
Pierrot
alternative rock
DIAURA
alternative metal, alternative rock
D'erlanger
alternative rock, heavy metal
Raphael
art rock, progressive rock
Psycho le Cému
Madmans Esprit
black metal, depressive black metal
Dué le quartz
alternative rock
Reita
About visual kei
What is visual kei?
movement among Japanese musicians defined by a strong focus on visual expression through outrageous costumes, makeup, and hairstyles
Where should I start with visual kei?
Start with "Frontiers" by Psycho le Cému. It captures what makes visual kei worth exploring.
How many visual kei artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 51 visual kei artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.