Kenya Kanazawa
Originally from Yamagata, lived in Tokyo, and based in New York since 2014.
He mainly explores electronic music such as techno, experimental, and ambient, while interpreting a wide range of sounds in his own way.
He is also active as a synthesizer player in the experimental band ROOMTEMPERATURE.
He mainly explores electronic music such as techno, experimental, and ambient, while interpreting a wide range of sounds in his own way.
He is also active as a synthesizer player in the experimental band ROOMTEMPERATURE.
Artist Interview
What are your musical roots?
BCD - Basic Channel
Endtroducing... - DJ Shadow
Early Works - Steve Reich
Endtroducing... - DJ Shadow
Early Works - Steve Reich
Which artists or labels are you most excited about right now?
- 1.blundar
- 2.Mantis
- 3.TRULEThey release modern, minimalist music.
New York's Local Scene
What is happening in your local music scene right now?
The atmosphere at the Brooklyn club Nowadays is incredible. Mister Sunday, their daytime party held every Sunday, is always a great time as well.
What local spots would you recommend?
Listening Bar
Nightmoves— Williamsburg, Brooklyn
It's close to my workplace, so I stop by occasionally after work. It's more of a club-oriented listening bar, but the sound system is excellent and the wine selection is great as well.
Record Shop
Boom Service Records— East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
A good balance of new releases and second-hand records.
Café
Silence Please— Bowery, NY
A hi-fi listening café. The music they play in the space is often quite interesting, and they also sell used records and their own custom speakers.
Label / Series
Ceramic Records, Earth Dog
Sure Thing
A highly curated label based in New York.