Sexy Sushi

Sexy Sushi is a seminal French electroclash duo consisting of Julia Lanoë (Rebeka Warrior) and David Grellier (Mitch Silver). Formed in Nantes in 2002, the project emerged as a visceral reaction against the polished 'French Touch' house music of the era, instead drawing from the aggressive minimalism of 80s synth-punk and the DIY aesthetics of the CD-R underground.

Rebeka Warrior provides the project's lyrical backbone, utilizing a mix of deadpan narration, screaming, and satirical social commentary, while Mitch Silver (also known for his synthwave project College) handles the primitive, distorted electronic production. Their career is marked by a transition from self-released, burned discs to becoming cult icons of the European alternative circuit. Influenced by the punk ethos of Bérurier Noir and the electronic experimentation of Daft Punk and Plaid, Sexy Sushi occupies a unique space where performance art meets club music. Critical consensus highlights their role in keeping the electroclash spirit alive through sheer confrontational energy and a refusal to adhere to industry standards of high-fidelity production.