Tomiko Van and Ryo Owatari have a knack for crafting stadium-worthy rock songs that inspire optimism in their listeners. Originally a trio, alongside Dai Nagao, Do As Infinity started off at a moment when the charts were populated with soaring numbers from artists such as Ayumi Hamasaki and hitomi. They found a space by creating guitar-centric music that takes its time to reach a huge, inspiring climax, often piling on strings and keyboards to increase the emotional impact. If you're looking to get lifted, Do As Infinity are just the right outfit.