In 1952, in Chiba, Japan, a sorcerer of musical avant-garde was born, achieving a nearly legendary status. Initially drawn to theatrical forms inspired by the writings of French poet and playwright Antonin Artaud (1896-1948), Haino discovered The Doors and their song “When The Music’s Over,” which influenced him deeply. At the age of 18 in 1970, he became the lead vocalist of the avant-garde rock group Lost Aaraaf, named after the poem by Edgar Allan Poe (1808-1849). From 1973 to 2013, he was banned by the Japanese public broadcaster NHK. After a hiatus in the 1980s, he alternated between solo and group projects starting in 1988, blending rock, noise, improvised music, and drone.

He co-founded bands like Fushitsusha, Vajra, Nijiumu, and collaborated with diverse artists such as Peter Brötzmann, Derek Bailey, Tatsuya Yoshida, Pan Sonic, Venetian Snares, Otto von Schirach, and Jim O’Rourke. In 2014, he performed at the Avant Art Festival, juxtaposing his concept of improvisational stage presence with Hungarian drummer Balázs Pándi.

Haino’s artistic spectrum is exceptionally broad: from simple blues to sharply whispered vocal forms, noisy soundscapes, and music inspired by medieval European music. His performances, often characterized by stark visual aesthetics reminiscent of surrealism, feature a palette dominated by black and white, shades of gray, and gold, mirroring his auditory world. His use of the hurdy-gurdy, layered guitar effects over instrumental and vocal parts, and richly evolving drones create an oniric music that engages audiences in intensely dissonant and hypnotic experiences.

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