Probably the most notable all-female band on the radar these days is チャットモンチー (Chatmonchy). But there is another similar band that deserves much recognition: シェリーズ(Sherrys), an all-female Avant-Garde rock trio.

シェリーズ in ROCKIN’ON JAPAN Magazine

Releasing their first indie single in 2004, Sherrys is a relatively new act that only recently signed a deal with a record company. Currently signed with Zankyo Records, Sherrys’ first nationally released album dropped on November 22, 2006. 夕暮れサイケビート (Yuugure Psyche Beat) contains 9 tracks of progressive rock (プログレ) enjoyment.

nakumu (vocals & guitar), Miyako (bass & chorus), and Maeda Saki (drums & chorus) don’t just combine well while playing their instruments, the girls’ voices blend together to form beautiful vocal harmonies and more. Musically, they often experiment with tempo changes, roaring guitar effects, and other tonal dynamics. Their music as well as their approach is Avant-Garde in every sense of the word.

Sherrys’ most stunning song from their new album is “浮く足” (Ukuashi, Floating Feet). The track begins uncomplicated and rough and progresses into a melodic intro before collapsing back into simplicity to make space for nakumu’s vocals. The song morphs into something beautiful when it arrives at its chorus. Vocals mesh with lucid guitar harmonics, a driving bass line, and “cymbalic” rhythm to produce the emotional climax for “浮く足”.

The song’s accompanying PV fits right in. It is simple yet gorgeous. The video’s dim-lit, dark room setting excentuates the mood. Watch for yourself:

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Sherrys’ Official Site, On audioleaf