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I can’t quite remember how I first stumbled upon Fujiya & Miyagi, but I do remember that I once I did hear them, they were the only band I listened to for at least two weeks.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I don’t like techno. I do, however, really like electronic music. I’m not really sure that I could properly draw the distinction between the two but my general rule of thumb is that if it sounds like it could be on Dance Dance Revolution, it’s techno and I don’t care to much for it. Fujiya & Miyagi DO NOT sound like they could be on DDR.

A band that references one of the single most important influences of my childhood in it’s very title has quite a bit to live up to in my book. Thankfully, F&M get the job done. Transparent Things, the first full length album from F&M, is full of very fun electronic pop that really makes you want to dance. The lyrics are funny and playful; it’s happy music and I love it and I think you will too!

• Fujiya-Miyagi.co.uk
• Fujiya & Miyagi on Myspace

Favorite songs include “Collarbone” and “Ankle Injuries”.

If you like Fujiya & Miyagi, try: Ratatat, Hot Chip, The Faint, The Postal Service.

Here’s “Collarbone” from Transparent Things.

They’ve got another sweet video for “Ankle Injuries”, you can watch it by clicking here.