- Electronic pop
- J-pop
- Poptronica
- Digital funk
- Hi-NRG
- Hip-hop
- Rap
- Electro pop
- Remix
Comment:
this is a 6-notch of contemporary (electronic) music with distinct
Japanese pop influences. It is not surprising because J-pop had
absorbed influences from Western music during many decades. Batsu
conveys galvanized Hi-NRG/electro pop, subtle digital funk and
downbeat-inflected electronic pop and not so drawn-out electronica to
us with childish and young female-induced high-pitched vocals. The
latter element is very on its own by the Japanese side. Eventually
the whole chimes exotic and familiar at the same time. That’s very
accepted. By listening to it this evokes ambivalent sensations in me
while thinking of such artists as Merzbow, Hanatarashi, KK Null, The
Gerogerigegege who are being known as representatives of the Japanese
harsh noise scene. Indeed, Japanese music is being known by its
contrasts, at times exquisite, at times sublime, at times harsh, at
times stoned, at times seductive. In a nutshell, Batsu`s
patchwork-alike issue is exquisite, sublime, and seductive getting
inspiration both from dance floor-based entertainment and higher
aesthetical, artsy aspirations. The issue is a part of the
discography of Yuzame label.
