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Stereogirl (ステレオガール) is a Japanese alternative rock band from Tokyo, Japan. It consists of lead vocalist Anju Mouri, guitarists Usami Riko and Kanako Yoshida, bassist Riku Otsuka, and drummer Yuka Tachizaki.

History
On December 3, 2019, the band released the single "Oyasumi Goodnight," their first to be released digitally on streaming services. In March 2020, the band was chosen by Tower Records as a recommended and top pick for the month of April, and on June 3, 2020, the band released their first album, "Pink Fog," which included a remix of "Oyasumi Goodnight." The release was postponed from April 15, and a planned release event in Tokyo was canceled.

Musical style and influences
Next Music from Tokyo organizer Steven Tanaka described Stereogirl for the Vancouver Sun as having a "shoegaze-tinged pop-punk sound" that was influenced by American and British bands such as Pavement, The Smiths, and The Stone Roses. He added that they were "writing incredibly catchy, heartfelt songs and are light years ahead of most bands in terms of stage presence." Ed Cunningham of the Tokyo Weekender stated that they combine "punk rock simplicity with the melodic elements of indie rock, spun through a punch of thick, alt-rock layering and shoegaze-esque feedback."

Band members

 * Anju Mouri (毛利 安寿) – vocals
 * Usami Riko (宇佐 美莉子) – guitar
 * Kanako Yoshida (吉田 奏子) – guitar
 * Riku Otsuka (大塚 理玖) – bass
 * Yuka Tachizaki (立崎 ゆか) – drums