YMO becomes HASYMO

The three-member technopop band YMO (Yellow Magic Orchestra) will release their first new work in 14 years. Titled “RESCUE,” the song is a departure from the electronic and instrumental style they are best known for. It incorporates R&B elements, and vocals are provided in English by members Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi.

The group reunited in February and released a remake of their 1979 single, “Rydeen.” They also played at a charity concert in May under the name of Human Audio Sponge, which they have occasionally used since 2004. Now, they have decided that their new name will be a combination of the two – HASYMO, pronounced “hashimo.”

“RESCUE” has been chosen as the theme for the animated film “EX Machina” (the sequel to the “Appleseed” movie), which Hosono is handling the music for. The single goes on sale on August 22, but the group will perform under their new name before that, as part of the international Live Earth concert project on July 7.

Source:
Sponichi Annex