Have you been listening to electronic music lately? If you have any interest in this genre you’ve probably noticed that France is one of the innovative leaders in contemporary dance music. With the success of the two record labels Ed Banger and Kitsune there has been an injection of punk vigor and attitude into the realm of electronic music that makes for a very energetic formula.
I was surprised to hear just how much impact this French sound has on Japanese artists like Ikio Ayaka with her latest album, RE: Acid Queen. It borrows heavily from a largely underground sound while balancing it up with enough pop smartness to appeal to an even larger audience.
Read more about this cross cultural mini album after the jump. (more…)
