TOSHIO SASAI
Born in Kyoto in 1991.
From 2014 to 2024, I was part of the DJ crew BLAST JAMS!!, organizing events focused on roots music. I love music from all over the world.
Starting in 2025, I’ve embarked on a solo career, bringing 1950s–1980s VINTAGE MUSIC into the club scene.
In 2024, I played in Australia and Los Angeles, and I plan to expand my international activities even further.
I also run a YouTube channel—hope you check it out!
[Regular Party]
a bit off beat (MITSUKI, Shibuya, Tokyo)
From 2014 to 2024, I was part of the DJ crew BLAST JAMS!!, organizing events focused on roots music. I love music from all over the world.
Starting in 2025, I’ve embarked on a solo career, bringing 1950s–1980s VINTAGE MUSIC into the club scene.
In 2024, I played in Australia and Los Angeles, and I plan to expand my international activities even further.
I also run a YouTube channel—hope you check it out!
[Regular Party]
a bit off beat (MITSUKI, Shibuya, Tokyo)
Artist Interview
What are your musical roots?
Sex Pistols were what first got me interested in music.
Which artists or labels are you most excited about right now?
- 1.Big Crown RecordsI’m really looking forward to their upcoming release.
Tokyo's Local Scene
What is happening in your local music scene right now?
Even in Tokyo, I feel that the distinction between what is considered “old” and “new” in music is gradually fading.
I think more and more people around the world will listen to music with an open mind, without being overly influenced by trends.
I think more and more people around the world will listen to music with an open mind, without being overly influenced by trends.
What local spots would you recommend?
Listening Bar
INC cockatails— 渋谷 / Shibuya
It’s the perfect bar where you can focus on the music while still enjoying conversation, all within an environment of outstanding sound quality.
Record Shop
NAT records— 下北沢 / Shimokitazawa
They’ve been teaching me a lot about punk and psychedelic music lately.
While punk is their main focus, they carry records across all genres.
Both of them are incredibly knowledgeable beyond those styles as well, and they always recommend music that matches my tastes.
While punk is their main focus, they carry records across all genres.
Both of them are incredibly knowledgeable beyond those styles as well, and they always recommend music that matches my tastes.
Which local DJs/artists would you recommend?
AKIM
akim_overdoveカントリー田村
country_tamuraHAPPY SET (カントリー田村+テンテンコ)
tentenko_oooKONBEEF (BLUNT+KON)
bluntelositoMUSE
__miyu_oishi__Yellowuhuru
yellowuhuruYAMARCHY
yamarchyThere are many, but if I had to limit it to this year, their sets are the ones that have stayed with me the most.
Showcases
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Born in 2001. Began DJing and organizing events in January 2024. Builds his sets primarily around techno, footwork, and
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Yumi Iwaki is a Tokyo-based electronic sound artist. Her work traces immersive soundscapes that feel like drifting throu
akii is a Tokyo-based DJ and selector. Moving fluidly between Roots Dub, Steppers, Dub Techno, Experimental Bass, and Am
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