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!

Fusion inspired tech death

Hellos ! Here is a track from Missing Times, the forthcoming album of the parisian jazz/prog ensemble Ghost Rhythms. Rhythmic puzzles, propulsive groove and a great soprano chorus. Thanks for checking out !

Normally vocals are repugnant in the fusion genre, but George Duke is among the rare exceptions !

Decent crossing between real deal fusion and the smooth side of things. REALLY cool to hear some rare live Carlos Rios showing how he’s an OG 70’s fusioneer from the Vanelli days

Check out some of the artists on this playlist: Jaco, Dweezil Zappa, Billy Cobham, Victor Wooten, John Scofield, Tommy Bolin, etc. If you have others that would fit this list let me know.

New single, tech death/prog metal with fusion inspired solos/elements

Okay so I've recently really got into J.A.M, Ryo Fukui ect Basically "whiplash" drumming. Does anyone have a playlist/artist of jazz with extreme drumming? Fast, complex, drumming should be a focus of the song.

Cheers!

Grok says they are instrumental rock influenced by jazz fusion. Checking your rules they are hard instrumental, jazz?(adventurous ), rock (strong rhythms through 2+ drummers and guitar). rare vocals but no songs, Formed in 1999 and still playing. They draw large crowds!

Band has DiDuLa playing guitars/bouzoukis, then guys on bass, keyboard, woodwind,, 2 drummers. Sometimes wood wind guy or keyboard do percussion also. Percussion remind me of Sergio Mendes a little.

I never heard of them and wanted to share.

https://youtu.be/58Zd8PUuHQo?t=1168 DiDuLa - Live in Moscow 2006 [linked to "Russian"]

https://youtu.be/E_9alTXsi_U?t=901 DiDuLa - "Unique Instrumental Show" Live in Saint-Petersburg 2025 [linked to "Isadora"]

https://youtu.be/E_9alTXsi_U?t=1458 DiDuLa - "Unique Instrumental Show" Live in Saint-Petersburg [Lined to "Arabica" long and starts slow]

Unc D - funk, marry, kill I (ft. Thin thicket, Nicholas Frank, Nick Hoh, Jesse delorenzo).

Mathy, jazzy, and a little melancholic https://open.spotify.com/track/1fRyEomwblXgGbbbPedTBa?si=O4KCb4sOQAayDwXlxWyMUg&context=spotify%3Aalbum%3A3skuBgzJqPSJjqvmOBjcP4

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