Last night my friend Taylor had me listen to Yellow Magic Orchestra, a Japanese band from the late 70s, early 80s. I really can’t explain how excellent they are, except to say that they may be the Japanese DEVO (although, slightly subdued). Check this video:

Yellow Magic Orchestra - Rydeen

After exhausting all of their videos on youtube, I ran into this band. A more modern, pop version of YMO, Polysics. Self described as “technicolor pogo punk”. There are no words, just watch.

Polysics - I My Me Mine

Polysics - Black Out Fall Out

1. 1. Daniel Anderson Jul 19, 2008 11:41 PM

   Karl, I am so happy about this, this is my new favorite band

2. 2. stefanie p. warmouth Jul 20, 2008 12:37 PM

   speechless.

3. 3. karli a. fairbanks Jul 27, 2008 1:25 PM

   i wish i could dance like that little girl.