Whilst wandering through the crazy land of wonderful things that is the Internet, I came across Perfume (パフューム< ), an up-and-coming techno/electro-pop group from Hiroshima, who has recently released a rather catchy new track “Polyrhythm” (ポリリズム). The heavily synthesised style shares a striking resemblance to two of my other favourites – Polysics and Capsule. [via]

I always find it interesting to see how technology (past, present or futuristic) permeates into popular culture and, in particular, Japan, where it seems to be embraced unlike anywhere else. Art mirroring life, life mirroring art or commercialism wrapped up in a placebonic package?

Chocolate Disco (チョコレイト・ディスコ)

Electro World (エレクトロ・ワールド)

Computer City (コンピューターシティ)

Linear Motor Girl (リニアモーターガール)

Even more here, and their official site if you’re interested in learning more.