Artist Info: Nelke

NELKE is a Japanese five-piece rock band centered on singer-songwriter RIRIKO, originally formed in 2023 as RIRIKO BAND before adopting the name NELKE in spring 2024; the name is said to derive from the German word for “carnation,” reflecting the idea of a solo project blossoming into a full band, and the group is known for emotionally direct songwriting, melodic hooks, and live arrangements that combine intensity with a polished pop-rock sensibility. [read more...]