Born in 1987, Tokushima. Based in Kanagawa Prefecture. [.que] is a solo project by musician Nao Kakimoto.
He creates the fragile and clear sound style using an acoustic guitar as basic tone layered with delicate electronics textures.
Started his project as [.que] in Osaka, since April 2010.
His composition was awarded as a best composition at the “FRED PERRY / WHY?” a music contest organized by FRED PERRY x MySpace, which welcomed Yukihiro Takahashi (YMO, pupa) as a judge.
Until now, he has released four albums.
The third album “drama” released in 2013 has been renowned as the masterpiece of folktronica.
Works in a various fields as a composer and sound designer, and provided tracks for advertisements, TV commercials, radio, and visual works.
From 2014, he moved from Osaka to Tokyo.
First concept album “Water’s Edge” released in September, 2014.