Q&A: Polysics Chats About its Frenetic New-Wave Sound and Japanese Punk

Japanese new-wave quartet Polysics can fry synapses with its sequenced vibrations, surges of thousand-gigawatt melodies, and Devo-influenced punk rock.

Chris Catania communicates with front man Hiro Hayashi to learn about the group’s inspirations, thoughts on Japanese punk rock, and using a “space language.”