In a city better known for Tejano rhythms and country twang, San Antonio’s Roshii is busy proving that weeb culture and math rock can coexist peacefully.
And yes, they’re named after Master Roshi from Dragon Ball Z, which is a decision that current members still scoff at, considering the anime-obsessed former singer who christened the band is long gone.
“Everyone else in the band at the time outvoted us,” bassist and band co-founder Joey Patino explains with a hint of lingering mock frustration. “Which is funny because they’re not around anymore.”
The irony isn’t lost on anyone, but like getting a tattoo on a dare, sometimes you just have to own it.
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