POLYSICS

In 1997, Hayashi, still then in high school, and great admirer of DEVO forms POLYSICS. The band experiences various members changes but their very orginal "look"-the sunglasses and uniforms, origianl live performance, the blasting guitar sound, synthesizers and vocoders attracted many. Plus their fusion with computer music made them sound very orginal and astonishing. They easily become the main band of the TOKYO NEW WAVE OF NEW WAVE scene. In1998, Kayo joins the band. They make their independent debut in 1999, releasing their first album "1st P". The next year, are signed to the Japanese major record company Kioon plus begin playing outside Japan. As well as touring the U.S, they perform at the SXSW2000, and release "Hey! Bob! My Friend "in both the U.S and in the Republic of Korea. In 2001, Fumi still then a support member, formally joins the band. Sugai, the drummer since their debut leaves in 2003 and Ishimaru(from Japanese band SNAIL RAMP) takes place as their support. This is when their activites abroad start on a regular basis and do their first coast to coast US tour. Release "POLYSICS OR DIE!!!!" in 2004, hold "7DAYS TO DIE!!!!!" playing seven days straight. ... more...