Crunchyroll Expo Announces Full Music Performances Featuring SiM
Crunchyroll Expo has released the full list of bands performing this year. The main headliner will be SiM, an alternative rock band that mixes punk, metal, reggae, and ska. They will be performing the first ever live performance of the Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2 theme song, “The Rumbling.” Attendees will be able to watch the concerts as part of their ticket to the Expo. Set times haven’t been announced yet, but keep an eye out for them for the day you will be attending. Here is the full list of bands and the days they are performing:
Friday, August 5 - Sevenn
American artist/producer Kevin Brauer exploded on the international electronic music scene under the artist name Sevenn, producing hit tracks with the likes of DJ Alok, Tïësto, and Gucci Mane. He is represented by WME internationally and Plus Talent in Brazil.
Friday, August 5 - James Landino
James Landino is a music composer and DJ whose work can be found across numerous anime and video game soundtracks, including Tower of God in collaboration with Kevin Penkin.
Friday, August 5 - Shihori
SHIHORI is a Japanese pop singer/songwriter, best known for her collaborations with Yoko Kanno (Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in The Shell: Stand Alone Complex) and Kohei Tanaka (One Piece). She has written and composed for contemporary artists and for anime series including Fairy Tail, Macross Frontier and The Irregular at Magic High School.
Friday, August 5 - ATARASHII GAKKO!
ATARASHII GAKKO! Is the progressive J-Pop group bringing together elements of modern J-Pop, Showa-era kayokyoku, rap, punk, dance music, but it would be pointless to try to categorize them in any genre.
Saturday, August 6 - Young Bombs
This Canadian electronic duo has performed across blockbuster festivals such as Lollapalooza and the Firefly Music Festival, along with supporting The Chainsmokers, Galantis, R3hab, and Adventure Club on tour.
Saturday, August 6 - SiM
Japanese rock band SiM will perform a full headline set including the first-ever live performance of The Rumbling, the hit opening theme for Attack on Titan: Final Season Part 2, outside of Japan.
Sunday, August 7 - Burnout Syndromes
The poetic lyrics and electric melodies of J-Rock group Burnout Syndromes have powered the opening themes for beloved anime titles including three consecutive seasons of Haikyu!!, the opening theme for Dr. STONE, and the ending theme to Gintama.