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The Enigma of Fujii Kaze’s Demeanor and Sound
Fujii Kaze just released his sophomore album, Love All Serve All, and is currently on tour. We investigate what makes his music attract so many people. -
Kuunatic, the Spellbinding Japanese Trio Building a Tribal, Shamanistic Soundscape
Kuunatic is a band that makes tribal, shamanistic music based on mythologies and moon-worshipping. They released their first LP last October through German label Glitterbeat Records and successfully played at 30 venues for their European tour this summer. We explore who Kuunatic is. -
Interview with the musician Hatis NoitCapturing the Energy of Voice Before the Formation of Words: Progressing into a “Primal Song”
London-based Japanese musician Hatis Noit weaves together experimental/primal music with her voice only. We asked her about the origin of her creative process and about her new album Aura, her first since moving to London. The album was released on Erased Tapes, a significant label in the post-classical scene. -
30th Anniversary of DJ KRUSH’s solo career DJ KRUSH’s Paths and Memories: the Function of the MC and Thoughts On the Future – Part.3
In 2022, DJ Krush celebrated the 30th anniversary of the start of his solo career. We take a look at the path he took to become a worldwide DJ and sound creator. Part.3. -
Jazzanova, the DJ and live band collective from Berlin explores their recent reimagining of Detroit Jazz and reflects about Japan
We spoke to the Berlin-based jazz group, Jazzanova about their latest album and thoughts on Japan. -
How the “Japambient” Works were Born – Yutaka Hirose Interview – Part Two –How the Sounds of “Nature = Fear” Differ From Both Ambient and…
We interviewed sound designer Yutaka Hirose about his album Nostalghia, 36 years after the release of his historic Japanese ambient music masterpiece Nova. Part two covers Brian Eno, the “fear” that lies in Hirose’s new works, and Japan’s unique view of ambient music. -
The Coexistence of Anger and Composure; an Interview with the Charismatic Haru Nemuri
An interview with Haru Nemuri, who’s attracting listeners not only in Japan but also abroad. -
30th Anniversary of DJ KRUSH’s solo career DJ KRUSH’s Paths and Memories: Becoming a Major Label International DJ – Part.2
In 2022, DJ Krush celebrated the 30th anniversary of the start of his solo career. We take a look at the path he took to become a worldwide DJ and sound creator. Part.2 -
The Possibilities of the World’s First Android and Music Laboratory in Osaka — “Massive Life Flow; Inside the Mind of Keiichiro Shibuya” Part 6
In the sixth installment, we report on the Android and Music Science Laboratory opening at the Art Science Department, Osaka University of Arts, where Keiichiro Shibuya recently started working as a visiting professor. -
30th Anniversary of DJ KRUSH’s solo career DJ KRUSH’s Paths and Memories: A Teenage Fascination with Hip-Hop ~ Mid-1990s – Part.1
In 2022, DJ Krush celebrated the 30th anniversary of the start of his solo career. We take a look at the path he took to become a worldwide DJ and sound creator. Part.1