| Yasuko Onuki | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Born | November 5, 1972 |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Noise rock, experimental rock, avant-garde |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, vocalist, bassist |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | A-Zap |
| Associated acts | Melt-Banana |
Yasuko Onuki (often known simply as Yako, Yasuko or Yasuko O.) is the singer from Japanese band Melt-Banana, which she founded in 1991. She has a frantic chirping and yelping vocal style which is an important part of Melt-Banana's unique sound. She writes all of Melt-Banana's lyrics, which she sings in English, stating that: