Shoko Nakagawa, a.k.a. Shokotan, is a cultural idol who has made her mark in Japan not just as a singer but also as an actress, TV presenter and illustrator. The multitalented superstar's musical output reflects her larger-than-life stage presence, with a strong J-pop backbone of furious guitars and relentless percussion supporting her showstopping vocals. Her moving timbre and technical expertise are as noteworthy as they are solid—she never wavers, and even soars as furious crescendos of sound surge to bombastic peaks of squealing distortion, tumbling synth licks and monstrous basslines.