nano.RIPE

They've been on the scene since 2008.

I found about about them thanks to another wonderful soundtrack from an anime.

nano.RIPE contributes several songs to Hanasaku Iroha.

My favorites include: OP2 Omokage Warp and Yumeji (which is used for the ED for episode 8 and 26).

Their music was also used for the OP for Humanity has Declined (Real World) and Sankarea (Esoragoto)

Love, love their style. Kimiko's vocals are pixie-cute. And I've found another senpai in Nobuyuki's bass play. Really enjoy playing along to their music on my bass. (~_~)

Check out their website for more info (Japanese):

http://nanoripe.com (front page)
http://nanoripe.com/pc.html (home page)