Leading the lo-fi movement of the early 90s burgeoning indie rock scene, Half Japanese's lasting influence and prolific output has seen them experiment with alternate tunings, chords and melody and in recent years they've produced more cohesive offerings.

Wildly eccentric and humorous, the energetic 'Hear The Lions Roar' is an art rock record where Jad's expertly thrown out lyrics remain optimistic and fresh alongside a fierce and compelling rhythm section.

Featuring a cohort of past musicians from the 90's, their dexterous instrumentation brings further depth to Jad's songs.