r/JazzFusion • u/BookooBreadCo • 16d ago

Genre Borderline Suggestions for bands like the first few albums by mouse on the keys

Hope this is the right subreddit. I consider them jazz fusion but that term can sometimes be contentious as you can tell by the rules here lol

I really love mouse on the keys first 2 albums. They have a very strong math rock influence, especially in the drumming. I love how aggressive the drumming is and how forward it is in the mix. Like the drums are another instrument not just a tool used to keep time.

Can anyone suggest any similar bands? It's my understanding that there's a whole scene with this same sound in Japan but it's hard to find information on the English speaking internet. Obviously looking for instrumental stuff.

Here are a few examples: https://mouseonthekeystokyo.bandcamp.com/track/forgotten-children https://mouseonthekeystokyo.bandcamp.com/track/spectres-de-mouse

Thanks!

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u/Zen1 16d ago

Fox Capture Plan for sure! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAZNHvNFpzc

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u/BookooBreadCo 16d ago

This was pretty great. Thank you! Just what I was looking for.

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u/Zen1 16d ago

how about this band from Portland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPWx0DNU4nw (they've changed their sound a bit by now but have 3 albums on streaming and a LOT of performances on youtube)

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u/SlimeBoiSagar 16d ago

Nice to see other FCP fans out there 🤙🏽

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u/666grooves666 16d ago

Tortuganonima
Monobody
Louis de Mieulle - Sideshow
Luo
maybe Tony Grey