Japanese Experimental

Japanese experimental music is an eclectic and avant-garde genre that defies easy categorization, embracing an array of sounds and influences. It often incorporates traditional Japanese instruments and musical concepts with cutting-edge technology and unconventional production techniques. Artists like Otomo Yoshihide and Midori Takada blend noise, jazz improvisation, and minimalist textures, while others like Yosi Horikawa rely on intricate field recordings to create complex, layered soundscapes. This genre can range from the ambient, ethereal rhythms of Mariah and El Fog to the challenging, almost abstract compositions of Ikue Mori, reflecting a willingness to explore the limits of sound art. The unifying thread among these artists is a relentless pursuit of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what music can express.

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As Planetary Dreams
Album - 15 Tracks - Released August 9, 2024

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Ai Aso
Asusu
Daisuke Tanabe
El Fog
Ikue Mori
Maher Shalal Hash Baz
Mariah
Masaki Batoh
Midori Takada
Non Band
Otomo Yoshihide
Pale Cocoon
Phew
Reiko Kudo
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Taeji Sawai
Toiret Status
Yasuaki Shimizu
Yoshio Machida
Yosi Horikawa
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Yasuaki Shimizu
Yosi Horikawa
Satanicpornocultshop
Daisuke Tanabe
Otomo Yoshihide
Mariah
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Maher Shalal Hash Baz
ni-hao!!!!
Reiko Kudo
Phew
Midori Takada
Taeji Sawai
Ikue Mori
Ai Aso
Asusu
Toiret Status
Pale Cocoon
Non Band
El Fog
Masaki Batoh
Yoshio Machida