"HYPER GAL's songwriting formula is bracingly simple: Kurumi Kadoya loops a keyboard phrase, pushing the volume until the melody grinds into a thick harmonic paste."
"Their third album, Our Hyper, takes the opposite approach, dialing back the melodies in favor of hefty bass and gritty texture."
"On the former, Kadoya manipulates like she's producing old school hardcore techno, manipulating the backing track to create a club-ready sound."
"Free-improv legend Taka Unami mixed and mastered the record, leading to HYPER GAL's most conventionally well-produced record to date."
HYPER GAL, an Osaka-based duo, combines pop influences with noise music, creating a unique sound. Their debut album, Pure, featured harsh distortion and eccentric mixing. After signing with Skin Graft Records, they refined their style, leading to their 2024 album, After Image, characterized by rapid arpeggios. Their third album, Our Hyper, shifts focus to heavy bass and gritty textures, showcasing a more polished production. This record emphasizes club-oriented rhythms, with tracks like 'I do me' and 'Fade Out' featuring acid basslines and grounded drum fills.
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