Yumi Iwaki
Yumi Iwaki is a Tokyo-based electronic sound artist.
Her work traces immersive soundscapes that feel like drifting through imagined landscapes.
Since encountering modular synthesis, she began shaping her practice around organic textures, where her voice, acoustic instruments, field recordings from daily life, and electronic sounds intertwine and dissolve into one another.
Since 2019, she has released works on labels in Japan and abroad, including collaborations and compilation albums.
Her releases include Juniper and Spin a Tale on Muzan Editions, and Nocturnal and Carpet & Sound Rec Vol.2 on Kankyō Records.
Based in Tokyo, she continues to create music and perform live.
Her work traces immersive soundscapes that feel like drifting through imagined landscapes.
Since encountering modular synthesis, she began shaping her practice around organic textures, where her voice, acoustic instruments, field recordings from daily life, and electronic sounds intertwine and dissolve into one another.
Since 2019, she has released works on labels in Japan and abroad, including collaborations and compilation albums.
Her releases include Juniper and Spin a Tale on Muzan Editions, and Nocturnal and Carpet & Sound Rec Vol.2 on Kankyō Records.
Based in Tokyo, she continues to create music and perform live.
Artist Interview
What are your musical roots?
One of the piano collections I listened to frequently as a child had a profound impact on me, especially Chopin's Étude in A minor, Op. 25 No. 11. I was so captivated by it that I kept listening to it until I knew it by heart.
Which artists or labels are you most excited about right now?
- 1.Jan Jelinek
- 2.Andrew PeklerBoth artists have a distinctive style, whether in their live performances or recorded works, and they've continued to inspire me over the years.
Tokyo's Local Scene
What is happening in your local music scene right now?
Since the pandemic, Tokyo has seen a growing number of music events of all sizes. The sense of community has also become stronger, and I feel that musicians are steadily pushing themselves to new levels.
What local spots would you recommend?
Label / Series
ato.archives
A Tokyo-based label that actively releases fascinating works ranging from ambient and experimental music to traditional Japanese music, all with a distinctive artistic vision.
Which local DJs/artists would you recommend?
grrrden
grrrdenHer selections are always full of new discoveries. I find her taste in music incredibly inspiring.
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