This is FAR EAST MENTION MANNEQUINS, or FEMM for
short, a feisty mannequin pop duo crafted around one idea, world
domination. How? By combining some of the best aspects of Japan's
underground, high-fashion, and otaku cultures, tracks produced by a
handful of the most prominent producers behind A-list popstars such
as Beyonce, Deadmau5 and Lady Gaga, along with moves choreographed by
Hidali, the geniuses behind Genki Sudo's suited and booted robotic
smash hit WORLD ORDER.
This neophile's dream duo made their first
appearance in October of last year with a teaser trailer similar to
that of a budget Hollywood sci-fi (along with trademark gruff
voiceover) directed by creative unit IKIOI, whose previous works
include music videos for hardcore troop FACT and POP DISASTER. Though
it wasn't until February with the release of the intensely pink video
for 70's revival track 'UFO', a cover of the 1977 hit by pop duo Pink
Lady, featuring Fz (half of electronic rockers sfpr), that FEMM was
truly announced to the world.
FEMM are SW-000000 (a.k.a RiRi) and MS-000000
(a.k.a LuLa), mannequin divas that have been causing quite a stir
around Tokyo, appearing in art performances with graffiti artist
COOKONE, and even performing at French Champagne brand Veuve
Cliquot's yearly event on top of Shinjuku's Isetan Department Store.
The concept of a plastic pop duo taking to the scene may seem odd at
first, but it's almost genius, opening the door to endless
possibilities not confined by one set sound or image, allowing them
to work with an array of artists across all genres, and change their
style within the blink of an eye.
On April 2nd FEMM's debut EP 'Astroboy'
dropped on the Japanese iTunes store, featuring their first A-list
collaboration with Brian Lee, known for his work with the likes of
Icona Pop and Owl City. Expect to see a lot more from this
up-and-coming mannequin dance duo over the next few months as they
attempt to turn the world of pop on its head!
UPDATE: Check out our interview with agent Honey-B and W-Trouble!
LINKS:
- FAR EAST MENTION MANNEQUINS | FEMM
- FEMM - UFO feat. Fz from sfpr vs Invaderous (Music Video)
- iTunes - FAR EAST MENTION MANNEQUINS 'Astroboy' EP
UPDATE: Check out our interview with agent Honey-B and W-Trouble!
LINKS:
- FAR EAST MENTION MANNEQUINS | FEMM
- FEMM - UFO feat. Fz from sfpr vs Invaderous (Music Video)
- iTunes - FAR EAST MENTION MANNEQUINS 'Astroboy' EP
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