SXSW: Peelander-Z

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012 // SXSW

Superheroes, Space Rainbows and Peelander-Z.

When Peelander-Z hits the stage, venues immediately become frenetic punk rock Japanese game shows. On Saturday (March 10), I had the pleasure of being tossed around in a mosh pit at the Beauty Ballroom.

Based out of New York, Peelander-Z describe themselves as a Japanese action comic punk band hailing from the Z area of Planet Peelander. On stage, Peelander-Z, has an unparalleled level of charisma that takes control of entire audiences. Their songs typically begin with cheeky skits that teach the call and response element of each song. Replete with audience participation, their show on Saturday had the audience chanting, playing limbo, bowling, and moshing.

As a special SXSW treat, Peelander-Z opened their show off by screening the music video for “Star Bowling” from the album Space Vacation. This video featured the most current lineup of the Peelanders.

To really kick things off right, the end of the show saw Peelander-Z jamming out with their Japanese tourmates, Electric Eel. To finish things off, they invited audience members on stage and staged a game of bowling.

Here are some photos of Saturday’s show:

Post by Juan Fernandez, photos by Eden Weingart