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Fishmans

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Dream popReggae

Fishmans is a Dream pop and Reggae act. They run in the same orbit as Candy Claws, Dean Blunt, Meaningful Stone, Beach House and Cocteau Twins, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Their influence carried into Aspidistrafly, where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 15 connections around Fishmans and forward to Aspidistrafly. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.

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Fishmans are a Japanese band formed in Minato, Tokyo in 1987. They were founded by vocalist Shinji Sato, guitarist Kensuke Ojima, and drummer Kin-Ichi Motegi. Bassist Yuzuru Kashiwabara joined the band in 1988, followed by keyboardist Hakase-Sun in 1990. Kensuke Ojima left the band in 1994, and Hakase-Sun followed suit in 1995. They are known for their unique psychedelic sound, dub rhythms, and dream-pop reverie. Their music is distinguished by the distinctive vocals of the late lead singer Shinji Sato, the textural drumming of Kin-Ichi Motegi, and rocksteady basslines of Yuzuru Kashiwabara.

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FishmansAspidistraflyCandy ClawsDean BluntMeaningful StoneBeach HouseCocteau TwinsYou'll Never Get to …Mojave 3Alvvays

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Fishmans shares an orbit with Candy Claws, Dean Blunt, Meaningful Stone and Beach House, went on to shape Aspidistrafly. 15 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.

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