Conversation so far:
What does laptop era refer to?
At live performances, Masami Akita has produced noise music from either two laptop computers or combination of a laptop and analog synthesizers/guitar pedals.
Does Masami Akita sing?
Vocals are employed sometimes, but never in a lyrical sense.

Question: Does he have a band?
Self-contained rewrite: Does Masami Akita have a band?