Semi-On

Who is Semi-On?

Semi-On is a funk, folk-rock band, formed in August 2007 in Nagoya, Japan. Its members hail from England, Australia, Canada, and Japan, and at present, they continue to call Nagoya home.

Their style is difficult to categorize into one genre, which is unsurprising, considering their varied backgrounds in music. The drummer brings jazz, swing, and bossa; the lead singer, a European chanteuse feel; the guitarist blends rock rhythm and licks with blues overtones; the bassist is solidly grounded in funk; and the violinist combines old-time fiddle with Eastern European melodies. The result is an eclectic milieu of tunes - disco, rock, country, and folk – all with a lilting gypsy-esque feel.