"I think we’re definitely influenced by the underground music scene in Osaka, especially places like Namba Bears."

This interview was originally conducted in Japanese then translated in to English, the original Japanese interview can be found below the translated interview.

Since 2019, Osaka, Japan's HYPER GAL have blended artpop and no wave with punk and noise for a unique sound that is hard to articulate exactly. With their new album, Our Hyper, out on legacy label, SKiN GRAFT Records, and the duo wrapping up a spring European tour, HYPER GAL have fully cemented themselves as must-watch artists of the global underground. I recently had the privilege of speaking with Koharu Ishida and Kurumi Kadoya about their newest release, Japanese music, and the creative process behind the lean powerhouse that is HYPER GAL...