On October 7, the new visual kei rock band Ningen (人間) showcased their first track Rettosenka (劣等煽歌) on major streaming services. Beginning in October, the band’s intention is to reflect humanity’s true creative nature.

Ningen is comprised of three members: vocalist Kazuki (一稀), guitarist Riyo (リヨ), and bassist Nagi (凪). The trio aims to preserve the human touch within their music in a world of rapid technological advancement. The full quote from the biography page of their website translates as the following:

Emotions, contradictions, impulses. Expressing the “human” element that is being forgotten in the age of AI.

The above quote not only expresses the human creative process of reacting to “impulses” from “emotions” but also expresses limitless variations in human expressionism through our “contradictions” or differences from one another.

Rettosenka shows the depth of Kazuki’s compositional skills, creating a piece of music that flows effortlessly while providing all members the spotlight. Riyo’s groovy guitar riffs supplement Kazuki’s raw vocals, providing Rettosenka’s vitality. Bringing the power, Nagi’s bass lines fuel the energy-filled track further. Rettosenka contains plenty of unexpected turns in the composition, igniting a desire for more listens. The audio of Rettosenka can be found below or streamed on major streaming platforms.

劣等煽歌