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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Dué le quartz
alternative rock
Kiryū
Japanese metal, alternative metal
Dolly
rock music
Der Zibet
rock music
Klaha
nil
alternative rock
Izabel Varosa
Xaa-Xaa
BIS
alternative rock
Aikaryu
Kami
Ryūtarō Arimura
J-pop
Lucifer Luscious Violenoue
dream pop, ethereal wave
Flower Boy Buddies
Danger*Gang
Desaiha
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.