Ayear after the U.K. release of their debut album "We Are The Pipettes," the band are finally bringing their 1960s-styled pop to Japan. Their live show is not to be missed: Rosay, RiotBecki and Gwenno (who each go by one name) are ably backed by The Cassettes, their all-boy band, deploying dancetastic ditties and choreographed moves with flair, passion and humor.
While some detractors call them a retro novelty act, with a sound that recalls The Shangri-Las and Tamla Motown, there's more depth and talent within the band than it may seem, what with their knack for an unforgettable tune and butter-wouldn't-melt lyrics that sometimes verge on the filthy.
We got on the phone to Gwenno, who joined the band in 2005, two years after its formation in Brighton, England, to talk about their Summer Sonic appearances this weekend.