MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS

MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS

Artist

MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS is a post-hardcore/shoegaze trio formed in Kobe, Japan in 2002 with members 小倉直也 (Naoya Ogura) (guitar and vocal), 宮本菜津子 (Natsuko Miyamoto) (bass and vocal), and 吉野功 (Isao Yoshino) (chorus and drums). They are also popularly known by a shortened form of their name, Masu Dore. They are known for a tightly arranged, guitar-driven style, melodic pop vocals and a high-energy stage presence at their live events. They have been signed to the Japanese indie rock record label AVOCADO Records since the release of their self-titled EP in January 2008, to Capitol Records with their major-label debut record ゼロコンマ、色とりどりの世界, followed by going independent after their reformation in 2015 following a brief hiatus in 2012.