Pom Poko (band)

Pom Poko was formed in 2017 and quickly gained a reputation for their live shows, earning them a spot on NME's "100 Bands to Watch" list that year. In 2019, they signed to Bella Union. They released their debut album, Birthday, to positive reviews that same year. In 2021, they released their second album, Cheater, to critical acclaim. The band is named after Pom Poko, a Japanese animated film released by Studio Ghibli in 1994. Lead guitarist Martin Tonne has cited K-pop and hyperpop as genre influences for the band; his performances incorporate "buzzes, metallic rattles, squeals and moans," contributing a distorted layer to the group's sound. ==Members==

;Current • Ragnhild Fangel – lead vocals (2017–present) • Martin Tonne – guitar (2017–present) • Jonas Krøvel – bass (2017–present) • Ola Djupvik – drums (2017–present) ==Discography==

;Albums • Birthday (2019, Bella Union) • Cheater (2021, Bella Union) • Champion (2024, Bella Union) ;EPs • This Is Our House (2022, Bella Union) ==References==