A sonic journey through rhythm and abstraction by the cult Japanese post-rock ensemble goat (jp). Originally composed as the score for Cindy Van Acker’s eponymous dance piece Without References, this release expands the group’s radical approach to rhythm and structure into the realm of contemporary performance.
Casting & credits
Digital album, released on March 14, 2025 / Latency
Composition, guitar, percussion : Koshiro Hino
Bass, percussion : Atsumi Tagami
Drums, percussion : Takafumi Okada
Mixing : Bunsho Nishikawa
Recording : Koshiro Hino
Mastering : Rashad Becker
Cover art : Magali Dougados
Creative direction : Souleymane Said & Sidney Gerard
Distribution : K7
About
Hailing from Osaka and led by Koshiro Hino (YPY, Kakuhan, Boredoms, Mark Fell), goat (jp) has redefined minimalism by prioritizing pure percussive interplay over melody—using guitar, bass, drums, and percussion. Their intricate rhythmic architectures blur the line between mechanical precision and organic fluidity, using harmonics outside standard tonality, muted bass tones, and interlocking drum patterns. The result is a relentless, hypnotic sound—one that pulses like an urban ritual, at once tribal and futuristic.
goat (jp) elevates rhythmic composition to an extreme, creating performances that immerse audiences in a trance-like state. Their sonic explorations push the boundaries of instrumental music, making their live shows both physically intense and meticulously controlled. Recognised as one of Japan’s most compelling avant-garde acts, goat (jp) transforms rhythm into pure architecture—an evolving structure of sound that unfolds with unwaveringprecision and power.
Images
© Magali Dougados
