"This limited release is a collaboration between Monkey Timers DISKO KLUBB and a Japanese record label from Amsterdam trusted by fans & artists around the world, Sound Of Vast. 

Monkey Timers are gaining support in Japan and abroad as a DJ / production unit that is pioneering the next phase of the Japanese new house and disco dub music scene. They will be releasing their long-awaited full-length album ‘KLUBB LONELY’ in collaboration with DISKO KLUBB and Sound Of Vast as a 2LP set limited to 500 copies worldwide. 

The album will be packed with collaborations with vocalists / producers / musicians from Japan and abroad including a cover of Dusty Springfield's ‘That's The Kind Of Love I've Got for You’ featuring Lisa Tomlins, who is known for her vocals on Lord Echo and Recloose albums. Also featuring are Berlin-based Mr. Ties; Keith Sano, a promising talent from Okayama who is gaining international attention; MIRRROR, an up-and-coming Japanese-American hip-hop unit; DJ Sammo Hung Kam-Bo (Omoide Baka Yarou ATeam); Marimba player Mami Tsunodou, who is a supporting member of cero, KIRINJI, etc. and many more. 

Mixed and mastered by Justin Van Der Volgen (MY RULES). The cover design was done by C.E designer Sk8Thing. " 


Monkey Timers (DISKO KLUBB) 
  
With a background in the underground new house and disco dub, which was spearheaded by DJ Harvey and the Rub-N-Tug, Monkey Timers is a DJ/production unit that is gaining support in Japan and abroad as a pioneer in the next phase of the Japanese dance music scene. 
In April 2022, the long-awaited full-length album "KLUBB LONELY" will be released in collaboration with DISKO KLUBB and Sound Of Vast. 

Web : www.diskoklubb.com 
Soundcloud : soundcloud.com/monkey-timers 

Monkey Timers 

DJ Harvey～Rub-N-Tugなどが先陣を切ったニューハウス～ディスコ・ダブを源流とするアンダーグラウンド・カルチャーをバックグラウンドに、ダンスミュージックシーンのネクスト・フェイズを切り開くDJ/プロダクション・ユニットとして国内外で支持を集めるMonkey Timersが、結成13年目にして待望のフルアルバム『KLUBB LONELY』を、<DISKO KLUBB>と<Sound Of Vast> とのコラボレーションでリリース。 

Lord EchoやRecloose作品でのヴォーカルでお馴染みのLisa TomlinsをヴォーカルにフィーチャリングしたDusty Springfield「That’s The Kind Of Love I’ve Got for You」のカヴァーをはじめ、ベルリンを拠点にヨーロッパのシーンをリードする才人Mr. Ties、ワールドワイドな注目を集める岡山の才能Keith Sano、日系アメリカ人の新鋭ヒップホップ・ユニットMIRRROR、DJ Sammo Hung Kam-Bo（思い出野郎Aチーム）、cero、KIRINJIなどのサポートメンバーとして活躍するマリンバ奏者角銅真実など、国内外のヴォーカリスト/プロデューサー/ミュージシャンとのコラボレーションを展開。 

ミキシング/マスタリングはJustin Van Der Volgen (MY RULES) 。ジャケットデザインはC.EデザイナーSk8Thingが手がけている。 
クレジット

Disko(not Disko)

Long Vacation

Call Me(featuring mirror)

Cold Days, Warm Heart

Sick Boy

Monk Episode 2

Hometown (featuring Keita Sano)

Night Clubbing

Less (featuring. Mr Ties)

Ventura

TAKEKAWA(Monkey Timers) LIVE MIX 03.12.2022 DISKO KLUBB@VENT

1.Jogada - Masambakatu (Telephones Sambalearic Street Jam)
2.Keita Sano - The Sun Is Shining 
3.Steve Miller Band - Fly Like An Eagle 
4.Monkey Timers - Night Clubbing
5.INXS - Need You Tonigh(Takemts Edit)
6.CAROL - Memphis, Tennessee
7.Ian Dury & The Blockheads - Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll(Takemts Edit)
8. Idjut Boys - Kenny Dub Headband (Original Mix) 
9.Roundtree - Get On Up (Moplen Remixes)
10.My Friend Dario - Easy Sunday
11.Mark Seven - Sunsplash Vibe
12Keita Sano - Power Money Pain(unreleased)
13.Pete Blaker - Floor Is Yours
14.Jon Nedza, Gazeebo - Mountain Nights (Organic Soul Mix)
15.GǼG - Jack(unreleased)
16.GǼG - Merpa(unreleased)
17.Pional - Tempest (Original Mix)
18.Various Artists - Not Midnight
19.Keita Sano - The Bomb(unreleased)
20.Divine Situation - Born Again 
21.Milio - One More
Mastering @keita_sano

TAKEKAWA LIVE MIX 26.6.2023 @MITSUKI 23:00-1:00

PICNIC@WOAL 2010.6.11

MONKEY TIMERS LIVE MIX Wicked 3rd Anniversary@Womb11.8.2024

TAKEKAWA(MONKEY TIMERS) LIVE MIX ” the 7hours ” @Enoshima Diner  OPPA-LA 3.8.2025

Open To Last @AMATE-RAXI 2015.5.4

MONKEY TIMERS CLOSING SET DISKO KLUBB × PUBLIC POSSESSION@Womb22.8.2025

Artist:Monkey Timers
Titile:Alabama EP
Label:DISKO KLUBB
Cat No:MTDK-005
A1 ALABAMA  45RPM 
B1 PLASTIQ (Keita Sano Remix) 33RPM 
B2 SUMMER ACE ft. Awa 33RPM 

Mix by Masayasu 
Mastering by Naoya Tokunou 
Aat Work EDA 　

B2.SUMMER ACE Ft Awa

B1.Plastiq KEITA SANO REMIX

A1.ALABAMA

大橋トリオ / HONEY(Disko klubb REMIX)

J-WAVE TOKYO M.A.A.D SPIN MIX

DISKO KLUBB@VENT LIVE MIX2019.9.4

DJ bookings: Monkey Timers
takekawa@diskoklubb.com
**MONKEY TIMERS (DISKO KLUBB)**

MONKEY TIMERS is a DJ duo formed in 2008 by TAKEKAWA and HISASHI. In 2009, they founded the collective “DISKO KLUBB,” which includes artists such as Yamarchy and Jitsumitsu. Their original tracks like “MONK” and “ALABAMA” gained acclaim and were played by notable DJs such as Eric Duncan and Justin Van Der Volgen.

They have performed at renowned events and festivals both in Japan and internationally, including Rainbow Disco Club, Wonderfruit Festival. In 2022, they released their full-length album KLUBB LONELY on the Amsterdam-based label Sound Of Vast.

In 2024, they launched a new project called GǼG with KEITA SANO, releasing music on the prestigious UK label Optimo Music, followed by further releases on Sound Metaphors, Sound Of Vast,and Lunatic Music.

By 2025, they had cemented their global reputation with a 6-hour closing set at Berlin’s legendary Panorama Bar, showcasing not only their DJ prowess but also their strength as a highly respected production unit on the world stage.

Web :  https://www.diskoklubb.com
Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/monkey-timers

MONKEY TIMERS (DISKO KLUBB)
2008年にTAKEKAWAとHISASHIによってスタートしたDJデュオ。2009年にはYamarchyやJitsumitsuらが所属する「DISKO KLUBB」を設立。オリジナルトラック「MONK」や「ALABAMA」は、Eric DuncanやJustin Van der Volgenなどにプレイされ高く評価される。Rainbow Disco Club、Wonderfruit Festival、など国内外のパーティーに出演し活躍の場を広げる。2022年にはアムステルダムのレーベル「Sound Of Vast」からフルアルバム『KLUBB LONELY』をリリース。2024年にはKEITA SANOとのプロジェクトGǼGを始動しUKの名門Optimo Musicからリリースを皮切りにSound Metaphors、Sound Of Vast、Lunatic Musicからリリース。2025年にはベルリンPanorama Barで6時間セットのクロージングを務め、DJ活動のみならずプロダクション・ユニットとしても世界中で高く評価されている。

MONKEY TIMERS

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