Ever heard of an alternative rock band that pulls from nu-metal and electronic sounds and references? Meet Inkakai who have recently just released their latest single ‘Drown’ on the 31st October. Composed of a mix of new Japanese and US members, Inkakai have returned to the music industry to dominate with a new sound that is not only dynamically interesting but fresh to the ears, with a definitive sound.
In the case of ‘Drown’, Inkakai delve deep into their creativity and bin the traditional structures and patterns of modern music. With an ongoing journey of dramatic dynamics and twists and turns, Drown is a summary of their talent as a band. The electronic elements that feature in the introduction of the song hel;p to build up to the nu-metal references and clashing heavy guitars. Blended vocals help guide the song and tie together the fusion of genres that can be heard throughout.
Being featured across films played across the globe, Inkakai have previously had sync deals with movies such as Priest of Evil released in 2010 and Jade Warrior released in 2006. Inkakai’s mark on the industry has not gone unnoticed as one of their previously released singles entitled Halo was one of Finland’s most played songs of 2010 and went on to win the Best Nordic Song award in NRJ Radio Awards 2007.
Fully cloaked and conceived, the true identity of the band is hidden when performing live. The chosen black and red colour scheme is used to symbolise their name 陰火会 (shadow, fire, society) that originates from Japanese legends, honouring their heritage and background in their performance. As a treat to fans on Halloween, new single ‘Drown’ is now available on all streaming platforms.
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Words by Carmen Lees-Green