Mount Asama, Japan-based alt-rock/art rock duo ASAMASAMA features two acclaimed Japanese artists — singer/songwriter Rie Fu and producer Hikaru Ishizaki. After stints with anime theme songs and J-pop production, the pair have decided to break the mold and create a rebellious, hybrid sound that crosses musical and geographical boundaries while blending sharp wit, bold satire and a twisted love for Japanese culture.

The Japanese duo’s latest single “123” is a fiercely feminist anthem that features glitchy electronics, boom bap-like beats and bursts of slashing power chord-driven guitars serving as a woozy bed for Fiu’s unhinged delivery, which sees her alternating between spoken word/sing-songy passes and bratty, J-pop-meets-Fever to Tell-era Karen O-like crooning. Interestingly, “123” showcases the duo’s ability to craft a mischievous, forward-thinking sound and approach anchored around remarkably catchy hooks.