Suichu Spica: stiffslack - Belgian Beer Weekend + Underwater + EarthQuaker Devices + JAMMIN

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Suichu Spica (水中スピカ)

Band Members & Lead / Tap Guitarists

  • Chiaki (千愛) – Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals (Renowned for intricate two-hand tapping techniques while singing)
  • Takehisa Noguchi (野口岳寿) – Lead & Rhythm Guitar
  • Jun Uchida (内田潤) – Bass Guitar
  • Shiori Ishikawa (石川栞) – Drums, Percussion

Note: Suichu Spica features a dual-guitar configuration where frontwoman Chiaki drives the band's signature math-rock texture through advanced guitar-tapping, complemented by guitarist Takehisa Noguchi. The band has strong ties to the Japanese independent and math-rock landscape, including physical releases distributed via Nagoya's prominent indie label **stiffslack**.

Extensive Biography

Suichu Spica (水中スピカ) is an innovative Japanese math-rock and post-rock band formed in Kyoto in 2018 and currently based in Tokyo. They have carved out a distinctive niche in the international underground music scene by fusing complex, interlocking math-rock rhythms, emo textures, and shoegaze atmospheres with catchy J-pop vocal hooks. At the core of their sound is lead guitarist and vocalist Chiaki, who is globally celebrated for her sophisticated two-hand guitar tapping technique executed simultaneously while delivering pristine lead vocals. Her unique playing style and technical mastery have earned her official endorsement status with major international and domestic gear brands including Ibanez, Walrus Audio, EarthQuaker Devices, Cream Guitars, and Altero Custom Guitars. After building underground momentum through early self-released works, Suichu Spica released their debut studio album mEq in 2021 and sophomore album Osm in 2022 via Friend of Mine Records, with the latter later receiving a specialized LP release through influential indie tastemaker label **stiffslack**. Known for high-profile domestic festival appearances—such as Fuji Rock Festival’s "Rookie a Go-Go"—and supporting international math-rock royalty like LITE and Covet, the band embarked on massive global touring across Asia, the United States (including SXSW), and Australia.

Studio Albums & Major Discography 

  • mEq (2021 / Friend of Mine Records)
  • Osm (2022 / Friend of Mine Records; 2024 LP release via stiffslack)
  • Lux (2025 / Independent / Self-released)
Selected Digital Singles & EPs
  • "beyond me" (2024)
  • "MIYAKO" (2024)
  • "Spica" (2024)
  • "MATHRHYTHM" (2025)
  • "361°" (2026)

水中スピカ『Belgian Beer Weekend』2026.04.29

水中スピカ Nagoya JAMMIN' LIVE 2026.07.11

Chiaki (Suichu Supika) Board To Death: EarthQuaker Devices
This is live footage of Suichu Spica from stiffslack on 2022.07.31. More information about Suichu Spica can be found here ↓ Twitter: @suichu_spica / suichu_spica ) HP https://suichu0spica.thebase.in/ #SuichuSpica #Tapping

Here are the chapters:
00:00 Triage
05:32 Oshiroi
09:48 (Cat song)
13:45 Flower Language
18:37 (Mostly instrumental song)
21:44 Someday (tentative title)



Underwater Spica stiffslack LIVE 2022.07.31