Sketch Show

Right now I’m watching a performance by Sketch Show on NHK (the Japanese public broadcasting channel). Sketch Show is a new project by two members of the classic Japanese electronica trio YMO, who counted Ryuichi Sakamoto as a member. The sound is a natural progression of the electronics pioneered by YMO over 2 decades ago. It’s visually very interesting as the two members are in a black studio surrounded by video screens of all sizes, with electronic static/patterns being projected in sync with the music. Their album’s name is STRANGE FLOWERS VOL. 1, and it’s out now.