MU is British electropunk musician Mutsumi Kanamori and is produced by Maurice Fulton.[1][2] They have released three albums: Afro Finger and Gel,[3] Out of Breach (Manchester's Revenge), which featured the minor hit "Paris Hilton"[1][2] and Mu. Their debut album received critical acclaim from Pitchfork Media. It was given the "Best New Award" when first released. In 2010, Mutsumi announced that they would go by Mutsumi rather than "Mu" and that their first album in five years was in the works. Their third, self-titled album was released digitally on 31 October 2010 with a CD release following in 2011.[4]

MU
Mutsumi Kanamori performing in Los Angeles in 2005
Mutsumi Kanamori performing in Los Angeles in 2005
Background information
OriginSheffield, England
GenresElectronic
Electropunk
Years active2003-present
LabelsTigersushi, Output, BubbleTease Communications
MembersMutsumi Kanamori
Websitewww.myspace.com/mutsumiakamu

References

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  1. ^ a b "BeatBox - Page 1 - Music - San Francisco". SF Weekly. 27 July 2005. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
  2. ^ a b "Mu: Out of Breach (Manchester's Revenge) | Album Reviews". Pitchfork. 7 February 2005. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
  3. ^ Andy Kellman. "Afro Finger & Gel - Mu | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
  4. ^ "Mutsumi Kanamori & Mauice Fulton – New Album + Exclusive Interview!". The End Of Being. 30 October 2010. Retrieved 21 July 2013.