THE BEATNIKS are an innovative and influential music duo hailing from Japan, comprised of Yukihiro Takahashi and Keiichi Suzuki. They first came together in 1981, drawing from their rich backgrounds in the Japanese music scene. Yukihiro Takahashi, known for his role as the drummer and lead vocalist of the pioneering electropop band Yellow Magic Orchestra, brought a cutting-edge electronic sound palette to the group. Meanwhile, Keiichi Suzuki, a renowned composer and musician, notably from the rock band Moonriders, infused the duo’s music with a distinctively avant-garde and eclectic sensibility.

Their repertoire has evolved through the decades, showcasing a blend of electronic, new wave, and experimental music that refuses to be pigeonholed. “Exitentialist a Go Go-Beat de Iko-” demonstrated their continued relevance and creative verve in the modern music landscape, mixing electronic beats with philosophical musings. With “THE SHOW / YOHJI YAMAMOTO COLLECTION MUSIC by THE BEATNIKS,” they crossed into the world of high fashion, crafting an atmospheric soundtrack that captured the essence of the esteemed designer's collection. Their inclination towards philosophical themes persisted in albums such as “EXITENTIALISM” and their relentless innovation was evident in projects like “M.R.I~Musical Resonance Imaging.” Across their career, THE BEATNIKS have carved out a niche that is as much about sonic exploration as it is about creating an enduring aesthetic and intellectual imprint on the music industry.

Genres

Modern Mod

Shibuya-kei

Latest Release

Exitentialist a Go Go-Beat de Iko-

THE BEATNIKS

Album - 10 Tracks - Released December 22, 2021