S/S17

S/S17 is a specialized EP release from Anamanaguchi that serves as a comprehensive exploration of their collaboration with the virtual singer Hatsune Miku. While the band is primarily known for their fusion of pop-punk and 8-bit hardware, this release leans heavily into the 'Art Pop' and 'Vocaloid' spheres, showcasing a more polished, electronic-forward sound. The EP is anchored by the original Japanese version of 'Miku' and its 'NES version,' which strips the track back to its chiptune roots. The remainder of the tracklist features a curated selection of remixes from prominent electronic producers like LLLL and Carpainter, each reinterpreting the source material through lenses of glitch, electro-house, and ambient pop. This release is a significant marker in the band's transition toward a more expansive, internet-native pop sound that would eventually culminate in their later full-length works.