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WIRED CLASH with Richie Hawtin, Takkyu Ishino, Radio Slave, Joel Mull, & More

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Some exciting news just hit the front steps of Tokyo’s music scene. WIRED Clash, one of Japan’s most well respected techno gatherings, is hosting another event next month at Ageha with techno icon Richie Hawtin, the man behind the ENTER concept and techno label Minus.

Alongside Richie will be local legend, Takkyu Ishino, who has hosted many WIRED Clash events in the past as one of Japan’s forefront techno pioneers . DJ Sodeyama is another rising talent rising of the country who has been making waves in recent years. Sodeyama will be making a appearance at ULTRA in Japan at the techno stage dubbed RESISTANCE.

The lineup keeps getting better from here. Also joining from abroad is Radio Slave, a producer and DJ with decades worth of experience and talent from the UK. Sweden’s shining star Joel Mull will also be making an appearance for the night. He is currently jet setting around Europe but will squeeze some time for Japan in his busy schedule. From the U.S., we have JIA of Los Angeles. JIA is the curator of Electric Island Festival (EIF) based in Guam, and is hard at work developing a electronic music scene on the island. Other than JIA, all of these DJ’s have made past appearances at WIRED Clash. This is a true testimony of Japan’s love for techno and house music. October 24th is a day to come prepared and excited. Get your dancing shoes ready.

WIRED Clash: Official Website | Facebook Event | Event Listing
ageHa: Official Website | Facebook

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Labyrinth Japan Reveals Full 2015 Lineup

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Labyrinth Festival in Japan is heralded as one of the most anticipated events in Japan, if not the world. Taking place in the middle of September each year, Labyrinth eloquently fuses the breathtaking landscape of Neaba Greenland in Niigata with the cutting edge and futuristic sounds of the best that techno has to offer.

Labyrinth 2015 will see a heavy roster of both live acts and DJ sets, and is scheduled to run from Saturday September 19th until Monday the 21st. As a festival, Labyrinth prides itself on the serene atmosphere in the mountains and incredibly thought out bookings. It’s a special event for everyone involved, year after year – from the artists and organizers to the fans and world travelers.

Labyrinth DayOver the weekend, Labyrinth will feature live sets from the likes of Voices From The Lake, Atom & Tobias, Mathew Jonson (pictured above), Mike Parker, as well as a special presentation of The Colundi Sequence by Aleksi PerÀlÀ.

The DJ sets are equally impressive. Labyrinth is bringing in the usual suspects such as Peter Van Hoesen, Scuba, and Sebastian Mullaert (of Minilogue), and will also feature artists such as Patrick Russell, Nuel, John Elliott, SO, and Hiyoshi.

With amazing musical programming in the luscious setting of Niigata, Japan, it comes as no surprise that Labyrinth is considered one of the best festivals in the world. For more information, see the Labyrinth Official Website.

Labyrinth Festival: Official Website | Resident Advisor

Labyrinth 15 Lineup

Sensation Japan is Coming this October

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Fifteen years ago at the turn of the century, the festival known as Sensation was introduced to the dance community. Here were are in 2015 and since then, Sensation has landed in over 30 countries, and stands atop as one of the leading events on the festival circuit. This October Sensation takes their vision to Tokyo, Japan for what is sure to be another extravagant and memorable festival production.

On October 10, 2015, Sensation will present Wicked Wonderland at the Makuhari Messe venue in Tokyo. Sensation Japan is open to everyone ages 20 and over, and has a run time from 9:00PM to 5:00AM. Sensation is yet to release a lineup for the Japanese edition, but that hasn’t stopped people from securing their ticket for the monumental festival soon to take place in Tokyo.

Stay up to date with Sensation Japan for more information as we draw closer to the event.

Sensation Japan: Official Website | Tickets 

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[Photos Courtesy of Sensation]

 

 

DJ Shu-ma: What You Feel [Bass Works]

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Sugiurumn has established a phenomenal outlet for releasing underground dance music through his label, Bass Works Recordings. Making it’s home in Japan, Bass Works Recordings has put out over 100 releases, and counting, while releasing an array of talented artists such as: Satoshi Otsuki, Hito, Satoshi Fumi, Ken Ishii, and many more.

The label has brought in DJ Shu-ma for the 105th release on Bass Works Recordings, and he delivers two slabs of optimal hypnotic and Balearic techno.

What You Feel is a two track EP that brings you in to full on terrace vibes. The original mix utilizes chopped up vocal samples and carries through with a deep FM sine wave groove, while playful drums and pads act as the foundation of the break. Lush chord stabs are soon to follow propelling this one right to the heart of clubbers on the dance floor.

The Ibiza mix of What You Feel is where DJ Shu-ma’s Balearic roots really shine through. The track remains relatively unchanged, but it’s with the inclusion of an underlying piano melody that gives it an airy atmosphere and one perfectly suited for early mornings on the White Isle.

What You Feel EP is currently out on all major music retail outlets. You can preview the tracks below, and make sure to stay up to date with DJ Shu-ma and Bass Works Recordings for more music.

Release Information

Release Date: July 15th, 2015
Available on: Beatport | Juno Download

DJ Shu-ma: Facebook | Soundcloud | Beatport
Bass Works Recordings: Facebook | Soundcloud | Beatport

Insomniac Announces EDC Japan 2016

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Pasquale Rotella, founder of Insomniac Events, recently announced that he will be bringing EDC to Japan next year. EDC, short for Electric Daisy Carnival, which began as a modest festival in Los Angeles in the late 90’s, has been growing exponentially ever since, now boasting events all across the U.S. and in Mexico, Brazil, and the U.K. Little information has been announced; all we know is that the event will take place in July 2016.

Hopefully the lineup will be announced soon, but don’t let that stop you from making travel arrangements early (before flight and hotel prices go up). As one of the world’s premiere dance markets, Japan (and the rest of Asia in general) is an excellent place for EDC, and we can imagine that it will be one hell of a party. For more information, click here to visit the official site.

Circoloco Goes to Japan

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Circoloco JP Day Event

On May 30th the iconic clubbing brand, Circoloco, will be taking their vision to the Makuhari Seaside Park in Chiba, Japan. Famous for their parties at DC-10 and an expansive roster of A-list underground artists, Circoloco isn’t just a brand it’s a lifestyle.

The Japanese edition of Circoloco will feature the usual suspects such as: Matthias Tanzmann, Cassy, Tania Vulcano, Peter Dundov, D’Julz, Clive Henry, Martin Buttrich, with a special appearance from Japan’s Satoshi Otsuki. The festivities will begin at 11:00 am and will be followed by a special after party that night at Womb, Tokyo. The after party lineup is yet to be announced, but picking a few artists off the Circoloco day lineup might provide a solid starting point.

Circoloco is always at the forefront of creating special events, and the Japanese edition of Circoloco will be no exception. Expect nothing but the best for both the day and night programming.

Circoloco Japan: Day Event | Official After Party at Womb

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Circoloco at DC-10, Ibiza

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Makuhari Seaside Park in Chiba, Japan

 

AgeHa, Japan hosts WIRED CLASH with Chris Liebing & Guests

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Let the techno marathon begin. In two weeks one of the top Japanese clubs, ageHa, will open their doors for a very special night of techno with guest Chris Liebing and Rebolledo. But it wouldn’t be a WIRED Clash party without a heavy roster of Japanese residents that know how to curate the perfect atmosphere for a night like this.

Leading the charge throughout the evening will be Japanese techno veterans Takkyu Ishino, Ken Ishii, Sugiurumn, DJ Nobu, A. Mochi (Live), amongst many, many others. Needless to say the strong industrial techno sound of Chris Liebing will be complimented nicely by the rest of the lineup. Located in the Shin Kiba area of Tokyo with a capacity of about 2,400 people, ageHa is an ideal location to host WIRED CLASH. Big enough to feel epic, yet intimate enough to really take a journey with such excellent musical curators.

WIRED CLASH is the type of event that exemplifies such strong musical pride within the country, and year after year WIRED continues to provide Tokyo with a legendary nightlife experience. Come April 28th, this event will be the definition of Techno Tuesday. And while it may not be the official video, sometimes a good old fashioned crowd video is the best way to get excited for an event.

WIRED CLASH: Official Trailer | Facebook | Event Listing 
ageHa: Official Website | Facebook

Preview a Track from Satoshi Tomiie’s Second Album, New Day

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The immensely talented Satoshi Tomiie has revealed the details for his second album, New Day. With a release date set for May 18th on Abstract Architecture, New Day will end a sixteen-year album hiatus for Satoshi Tomiie. He is a true artist dedicated to his craft, and chances are he will deliver on a very memorable second album.

Thursday, 2am is the first single to be revealed off the new album, and from the first echoing chord we realize that every sound and texture has been carefully sculpted to perfection. Thursday, 2am is an excellent way to set-up the rest of the album, and leaves us excited for the full release.

New Day will be released first on April 20th as a limited edition vinyl sampler with remixes from Ron Trent and DJ Sneak. All other formats will be available on May 18th

Satoshi Tomiie on: Facebook | Soundcloud | Resident Advisor | Beatport

New Day Tracklist

  • Last Night (In This Dream I Watched A Film Of A Dream Within This Dream)
  • Landscape
  • Odyssey
  • New Day feat. John Schmersal
  • Nature Abstraite
  • Thursday, 2AM
  • Calm Me Up
  • Momento Magico
  • Wave Side Back
  • 0814
  • Sinfonia
  • Cucina Rossa

WOMB Hosts Stage at Electric Island Festival in Guam

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With two successful years under its belt, Electric Island Festival continues to follow through on a vision that can change the music tourism landscape in Guam. For their third installment, Electric Island Festival is proud to announce WOMB (Tokyo) as the official host of the festival’s techno stage.

The WOMB Stage at Electric Island Festival will feature a Japanese techno roster made up of Sugiurumn, Ko Kimura, Takkyu Ishino, and TECHRiDERS with more to be announced soon. This partnership shows the musical progress that Guam has experienced over the years, and everyone on the island this year will take part in something very special at the WOMB Stage.

WOMB Mainroom

WOMB, Tokyo is one of the premier destinations throughout Asia. Each week the club plays host to the finest house and techno through both their headlining guest as well as their incredible roster of resident DJ’s. The energy that WOMB brings combined with the enthusiasm and excitement amongst attendees at Electric Island Festival is the essential pairing for an incredible summer festival.

The anticipated event is set for Saturday June 27th at Paseo Riverside in the heart of the capital village of HagÄtña where it is expected to welcome over 5,000 local, military, and off-island attendees.

Electric Island Festival: Official Site | Facebook
WOMB: Official Site | Facebook | Resident Advisor

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D’Julz Live from WOMB (Halloween 2014)

Henrick Schwarz To Release Album with Japanese Orchestra

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henrik-schwarzGerman based DJ and producer, Henrik Schwarz, has just finished his new album. Its unlike the usual albums we’ve seen before. His album titled ‘Instruments’ features a Japanese orchestra playing his self composed musical pieces. His work has been a culmination of 4 years of hard work, inspiration, and imagination.

The album was recorded at the Tsukiji Honganji Temple in Tokyo by the Tokyo Secret Orchestra. His seven track album will be released on April 10th by Sony Music. Henrik will also be playing three consecutive shows in Asia from March 20-22, with stops at Mystik (South-Korea), Womb (Tokyo), and the Namura Zosen Atochi Creative Center in Osaka.

 Henrik Schwarz on: Facebook | Soundcloud | Resident Advisor

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