Mika kitten provides a powerful crispy three tracks to remember , including a remix from our label boss called 'Chase the Mirage'.
This EP reminds us of the early techno scene in Europe with her unique Japanese melodic touch.
All three tracks are more on the deep side. 'Chase the Mirage' is a very good choices to close the summer season.

The Higher The Better - Original Mix - Mika Kitten [EVR065]

KOICHI SATO [DJ / Producer / Radio DJ]
Bookings: dj.panorama055@passinbox.com

KOICHI SATO was born in Osaka, Japan and began expressing his love of music during his high school days by collecting and playing his favourite record. 
At just 17 he started his own rock event that grew from a small club with only 20 guests to become a trendsetter in the Osaka 
rock scene by not only hosting members of bands like Tahiti 80 and Passion Pit as guest DJs, 
but also hosting the official Japan Tour parties for bands such as Radiohead, Coldplay, Muse and more. 

Koichi began focusing on dance music began shortly after graduating high school. Spinning mostly Tech House, House and Techno tracks, he held several residencies at clubs in both Osaka and Tokyo. 
He also opened for international acts like Pendulum, Basement Jaxx, Sven Väth, Daddy G (Massive Attack), UNKLE, Darren Emerson, Feeder and many others. 
Not content with just working the club scene, Koichi expanded into performances at the famous Fuji Rock Festival, at fashion shows for some of the world's top brands and even hosting a regular show on one of Japan's most popular radio stations, FM802. 

-Koichi has since gone from strength to strength and here are just a few of his achievements-
2010・Begins his own record label, Sugar Recordings, from which he releases original music, creates songs for use in major companies' commercials, presents compositions to major Asian artists, and produces background music and sound effects for use on the radio.
2015・Partners with Mika Kitten to produce music and so far they have released remixes and original tracks on labels from around the world including Italy, Spain, Russia, Germany, Dubai and America.
2016・Wins a Ken Ishii Remix competition sponsored by Spanish imprint Different is Different Recordings.
2017・Relocates to Dubai 
        ・Xuclar EP / Reload Records, Berlin. Climbed to 62 on the Beatport Techno Top 100. 
2018・Breaks 1 million plays on SoundCloud with his release on California’s Digital Records, Sunset Drive. 
        ・In the summer goes on to host DAYDREAM, a villa party in Ibiza, Spain. 
2019・Collaborates with Dubai techno imprint Evolvement Recordings on their compilation ANALOGUE Volume 1 and plans to take part in label release parties and tours. 
        ・Noor / Pachira EP / YOMO Records, Berlin. Continues to climb the Beatport charts, reaching 29 in Melodic House & Techno and 44 in Techno Top 100. 
2020・Breaks 2 million plays on SoundCloud with his release on California’s Digital Records, “Sunset Drive”. 
        ・Breaks 1 million plays on SoundCloud with his release on California’s Digital Records, “Mojave”. 
        ・ “Shani EP” was picked for Mixmag Asia and Rated 8/10. 
2021・He started an online DJ Show on Club House and Twitch and created a popular show that attracts one of the top audiences in the Club House music genre.
2024・Starts a new regular party “波’-NAMI-“ featuring Japanese culture at CONRAD DUBAI Secret Garden by VII with Mika Kitten. The party is held every Monday and attracts more and more people each time, making it a big hit on Dubai's night club scene.
        ・Breaks 4 million plays on SoundCloud with his release on California’s Digital Records, “Sunset Drive”. 
        ・Breaks 2 million plays on SoundCloud with his release on California’s Digital Records, “Mojave”. 

His intense grooves reminiscent of Latin music and uniquely unrestrained set constructions are characteristic of Koichi’s DJ style which has grown organically from a wide-ranging musical sense informed by his eclectic record collection comprising over 10,000 selections.

Roku Recordings curated under the visionary guidance of TekanismTheory & Mika Kitten , stands as a beacon of innovation within the realm of electronic music. Carrying a distinct sonic identity, the label's journey will be mark by its commitment to curating a collection of tracks that delve into the deepest corners of melodic and progressive soundscapes.

Steered by the artistic sensibilities of TekanismTheory & Mika Kitten Roku Recordings is going to take the path of  instrumental in shaping the contemporary electronic music landscape. Each release within its catalog is a testament to the label's unwavering dedication to sonic exploration, a pursuit that has garnered a fervent following and earned the label a revered place among enthusiasts.

At the intersection of innovation and artistic expression, Roku Recordings will continues to push the boundaries of electronic music. 

The script of Roku Recordings is one of musical discovery, where innovation meets emotion, and where each release speaks volumes about the label's enduring impact on the electronic music scene.

Contact: info@taomorec.com

Mika Kitten is a DJ/Producer born in Kobe, Japan, and based in Dubai, UAE. She has been interacting with music since the age of 3 when she began piano lessons. As a DJ, Mika started out spinning trance in underground Japanese clubs in 2010 but now focuses on techno/tech house with a style that is sometimes melodious, sometimes groovy and features a hypnotic layer that permeates her sets. Her unique style has earned her performances not only in Japan but also around the world including Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas, Sweden, France, Switzerland, Dubai, Maldives, Oman, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Korea and more. 

Not content to simply rock dancefloors, Mika began producing in 2015. Underground record labels from Italy, Spain, Russia, Germany, Dubai and the U.S. were quick to sign her tracks. Her release on California’s Digital records has been streamed over 4 million times on SoundCloud and her EP with Reload Records reached 62 on Beatport’s Techno Top 100 chart. She soon reached 44 on the same chart with a release on Berlin’s YOMO Records. Mika’s ability to interlace heavy sounds with seductively beautiful melodies keeps fans enthralled and record labels hungry for more.