If you’re searching for one of the most exciting and versatile electronic artists in the world right now, look no further. Going by the name of ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, the Osaka-born DJ and producer has quickly garnered a huge amount of attention over the last few years, from his debut at Nobu’s FUTURE TERROR event to performing three consecutive years at Berlin’s Atonal Festival.
Zig-zagging his way through a range of genres including techno, Gabba, acid and raggaeton during his unpredictable sets, ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U has captured the hearts of listeners across the globe and now readies himself for his highly-anticpted performance at London’s ICA on 11th November (tickets available here). Ahead of his four-hour DJ set, we asked ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U to highlight Osaka in ten tracks.
Boredoms – Acid Police
“Song from their chaos era.”
Boredoms – ◌ (Circle)
“Song from their minimal era. It’s my favorite period.“
Ryo Murakami – 90,5
“A production before his moving to Osaka.“
Ryo Murakami – Untitled
“A production after his moving to Osaka.”
Corrupted – Mi Pueblo
“A 3 pieces band from Osaka. Ryo said about change of his production he was inspired by Corrupted.”
SOLMANIA – Lady Apocalypse
“Self-made guitar duo’s live performance.”
orhythmo (strings player) is my friend.
“Torary nand is in Misono Building Osaka.”
SPINNUTS is a good dj from Nara.
“There are not good clubs in Nara. So he usually plays in Osaka.”
UC EAST Live Paint
“Painted the jacket of “Midnight Is Comin'” a compilation I curated.”
YPY live with dancestudio Manchkin
“At club daphnia located in Osaka.”