Nav Katze
Tokyo duo known for electronic remixes and Luna Sea collaborations.
Nav Katze (ナーヴ・カッツェ) was a female music duo from Tokyo, Japan, consisting of guitarist Naoko Iimura and vocalist/bassist Miwako Yamaguchi. Formed in 1984 with an original third member, the duo is noted for their independent releases on the SWITCH label before making a major debut on Victor Music Industries, and for later collaborations with the famous rock band Luna Sea.
- Formed
- 1984
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Field
- Music
- Genres
- Not specified in source
- Known for
- Collaborations with Luna Sea and remixes by Aphex Twin, The Black Dog, Autechre, and Global Communication
- Original members
- Naoko Iimura, Miwako Yamaguchi, Shino Furutachi
Lore & Background
Nav Katze was formed in 1984 with a third member, Shino Furutachi, on drums. After releasing two records on the SWITCH label, they made their major debut on Victor Music Industries (Victor Entertainment) with the album *Kanki*. Shino Furutachi left the band in 1991 after this album. Later, they collaborated with the famous rock band Luna Sea, with members of Luna Sea participating on the albums *OUT* and *Uwa no Sora*.
Reader's Guide
Nav Katze's significance lies in their bridging of Japanese indie rock and electronic music. Several of their songs were remixed by prominent electronic musicians such as Aphex Twin, The Black Dog, Autechre, and Global Communication, appearing on remix albums like *Never mind the distortion* and its sequels. Their collaborations with Luna Sea, particularly on the albums *OUT* and *Uwa no Sora*, further cemented their place in the Japanese alternative music scene of the 1990s. The duo's discography includes original albums, compilation albums, and video releases, reflecting a career that evolved from independent beginnings to major-label releases and cross-genre experimentation.
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