POLYSICS
Electronic · JP · Active since 1997

POLYSICS

Hyper-kinetic synth-punk that feels like a sugar rush in a robot factory. High-voltage energy for when you need to move faster than humanly possible.

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Listening to POLYSICS is like being plugged directly into a high-voltage circuit board that only outputs joy. Their sound, which they famously call technicolor pogo punk, is a relentless collision of jagged New Wave synths, frantic punk drumming, and sharp, angular guitar work. It is music that refuses to sit still, characterized by a manic tempo that rarely dips below a sprint and a sense of fun that borders on the absurd.

What truly sets them apart is their commitment to the bit. From their trademark orange boiler suits and rectangular sunglasses to lyrics that frequently dissolve into phonetic gibberish or rhythmic shouting, they treat the human voice as just another synthesizer. They take the robotic precision of Devo and the experimental synth-pop of P-Model and inject them with a massive dose of modern adrenaline, creating a sound that is both meticulously structured and completely chaotic.

For the uninitiated, For Young Electric Pop is the perfect entry point, offering a slightly more melodic take on their signature frenzy without sacrificing the speed. If you want the full, unhinged experience, dive into Neu or ENO. It is the ultimate soundtrack for high-intensity activities, whether you are trying to power through a workout or simply need to shake off a mental fog with a blast of pure, neon-soaked noise.

Polysics (ポリシックス, Porishikkusu; typeset POLYSICS) is a Japanese new wave/electronic rock band from Tokyo, who dubs its unique style as "technicolor pogo punk". It was named after a brand of synthesizer, the Korg Polysix. The band started in 1997, but got their big break in 1998 at a concert in Tokyo. They create high energy music, fusing conventional guitar music with synthesized and computer generated sound to create a unique mixture of punk and synthpop heavily inspired by the American bands Devo and the Tubes, as well as Japanese bands such as P-Model and Yellow Magic Orchestra. Their song lyrics often consist of Japanese, English, or even gibberish. The band has been noted for their extremely energetic live performances and their wild gimmicky outfits, notably their straight-bar sunglasses and trademark orange boiler suits stamped with a simple "P".
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Our Catalog18 Albums · 1999 · 2019
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