Formed in 2008 in Osaka, KANA-BOON made their mark with a style drawing from the choppy, hyperactive guitars of post-punk and the attitude of the likes of The Ramones. Albums like DOPPEL (2013) propelled them to chart success as they began to strike a perfect balance between a taste for the experimental—with rowdy choruses and unpredictable tempos—and full-on pop sensibilities, with a characteristic brightness. Their sombre, intriguing bass lines give way to charging alt-rock riffs and frenetic solos, creating an altogether heightened rock experience that's best enjoyed at maximum volume.