The Mae Shi have a new LP out now called HLLLYH, and will be touring the U.S. in a few weeks to support it. The video for "Megamouth" was directed and edited by Michael Mohan.
Los Angeles Guitar Snakes
The Mae Shi have gotten a lot of press for their association with L.A.'s The Smell and all the bands known for playing shows there regularly (No Age, Mika Miko, Abe Vigoda, BARR, etc.). Their style is not very far removed from their contemporaries: trebly guitar lines, primitive drumming, and shouted vocals are mainstays. Here's a video for an older song, "Megamouth."