This account is mainly for achieving live recordings of DJ sets at Bonna Pot, Solar Pot and related parties by NUSIC.

Hiroyuki was born in Asakusa, Tokyo in 1965, an "Edokko".
Influenced by his uncle, he started listening to disco music at an early age and made his debut as a professional DJ at a disco in Roppongi in 1983.

He was the resident DJ every Saturday at Tools Bar, a club in Nishi-Azabu that triggered the club boom in Japan, and was a pioneer Hip-Hop DJ at popular clubs in Tokyo and throughout Japan.

In 1988, Hiroyuki produced Japan's first club specializing in house music, Another World, where he also became a resident DJ every Saturday, laying the foundation for the house music scene in Japan.

In 1989, Hiroyuki performed with legendary DJ Larry Levan at the New York club Choice, which was broadcast on Japanese television and made him one of Japan's top DJs in both name and reality.
After returning to Japan, he was selected to be the resident DJ every Thursday at Gold, the first large club to open in Japan.

Hiroyuki was chosen as the opening DJ for Yellow, which became the most prestigious club in Japan, and was the first Japanese guest DJ at World Connection, which was held every Saturday.
Since then, he has held regular parties at Yellow and other famous clubs such as Maniac Love and Air, always pursuing cutting-edge dance music.

On top of DJ, Hiroyuki also worked on track making.
In 1996, he released Kote moun yo on King Street label under the name DJ Hiro, which was remixed by Francois K. and Joe Claussell, and became a hit at popular parties such as Body&Soul and Shelter in New York City.
In 2019, he became the first Japanese to release on All Day I Dream, the top Organic House label.
In 2020, Phenomena was released on the UK label Everything Will Be OK and was a huge hit with Dixon of Innervisions playing it heavily for over a year.
In 2021, he was chosen as the first artist for All Day I Dream's new In Waves label, which released a 12" single.

Hiroyuki is also known for his accomplishment as a merchandiser of vinyl records.
In 1989, he opened OM Records, Japan's first record store specializing in House music, in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo.
In 1995, he opened a second-hand record store, Real Music Records, in Shibuya. He frequently went overseas to buy records and became one of the world's leading collectors of disco 12-inch singles released in the 1970s.
In 2003, he produced Stylus, a next-generation record store that became a hot topic when world-renowned artist Tokujin Yoshioka designed the interior.

Currently, he has moved from Tokyo to Shonan, where he organizes Shonan Balearic and is building an original culture from Shonan linked to the world's most advanced club scene.

Bookings:
alma@lb-agency.net
ralf@vdhaardt.com (Classical Ensemble Requests)

Management: niko@starling.works

Music and more:  https://linktr.ee/sebastianmullaert

When you listen to Sebastian Mullaert’s music you will feel something enchanting, a resonance that delivers truth, integrity and reminds us to simply be. The Swedish artist has a distinct approach to life, as well as music, which is centred around tranquillity, stillness and the convergence of Zen meditation, nature and creativity. Known for his work as one half of Minilogue, Sebastian is also an accomplished solo artist with new material ready to roll. As an artist that is constantly evolving he has taken a bold new direction in his sonic exploration, immersing himself in the neo-classical scene and joining forces with one of the top 10 philharmonic orchestras in the world - Tonhalle Zürich. Working with great care and innovation he has created a truly immersive audio-visual performance experience, combining a mesmerising integration of electronic and classical instrumentation, with a visual art installation based on breath taking nature landscapes shot from a helicopter perspective. With such an innovative approach he aims to bridge the gap between classical and electronic music and introduce a whole new generation to the neo-classical concept. 

Sebastian's deep connection with music can be traced back to his formative years; from playing the organ and violin as a child, to performing in orchestras, string quartets and pop band, progressing into electronic music in his late teens. Discovering house and techno in the mid-nineties was the catalyst behind a revolution in his life, he set out on a new musical pathway, to promote the simplicity of being. Throughout the late nineties he experimented with electronic sounds, forming cult duo Minilogue with a friend and releasing with Crosstown Rebels, Traum Schallplatten, Wagon Repair and more, plus two albums via Cocoon – ‘Animals’ (2008) and ‘Blomma’ (2013). In 2014, the duo decided to take a break and invest their time in solo projects and Sebastian has since been hard at work cultivating a collection of new music already snapped up by hugely influential labels such as R&S sub-label Apollo, Drumcode, Hypercolour and Minus.

Sebastian Mullaert’s live performances are awe-inspiring, combining technical wizardry with energy, atmosphere and euphoria, you only have to watch his “Interpretations” performance for XLR8R or Boiler Room appearance for examples of his prowess. Recognition of his aptitude has led him to perform at institutions and festivals such as Panorama Bar - Berlin, Labyrinth Festival - Japan, Fabric - London, Concrete - Paris, The Block - Tel Aviv and Blackmarket - NYC. 

Sebastian’s collaborative work runs parallel to his solo endeavours and he has teamed up with several figures in the techno world to produce some unforgettable releases. Collaborators include Mathew Jonson, Eitan Reiter, Aril Brikha and Ulf Eriksson, and releases have come via underground platforms such as Hypnus, Mule Musiq and Kontra Musik. He also produces under the alias Wa Wu We, offering a serene, understated take on the techno aesthetic. Furthermore he is involved in the new Be Yokai project, a trio formed of Sebastian, Douglas Holmquist and Kristoffer Ström. The three men formed a natural alliance, finding their flow after several sessions together. Their first EP is signed to Hypercolour sub-label Space Hardware, with a live show and more music in the pipeline.

Sebastian Mullaert is already established as a potent force in the world of electronic music. Serious about reminding people to BE on the dance floor, or in the comfort of their own home, the music he makes is deep, progressive and utterly unique. Whatever the future holds, you can be sure he will continue to channel the infinite energy that surrounds us into every facet of his life.

The Labyrinth 2025

October 11-13
Hodaigi Camp Ground, Gunma

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Experimental music is for everyone.
Inquiries: ramonpang@tabularasarecords.com
"Vulnerable yet powerful IDM-influenced dance music." - Resident Advisor
Co-Head of @tabularasarecords

SHOW ARCHIVE:
04/09 • LA ▸ Daddy Kev pres. Scenario (w Regal86)
03/08 • San Diego ▸ Daisy Chain
11/15 + 11/16 • Oakland ▸ Opening for STS9
04/06 • Brooklyn ▸ G Jones @ Avant Gardner
10/01 • SF ▸ Skrillex b2b Jyoty Portola Afterparty
09/29 • SF ▸ Villager
07/27 • LA ▸ Daddy Kev pres. Scenario (Headline set)
06/09 • Brooklyn ▸ Tabula Rasa NYC (w Gaszia, Kelbin + Kinoteki)
03/24 • LA ▸ Holding Space (w Baseck + Eureka the Butcher)
11/30 • LA ▸ Daddy Kev pres. Scenario (w Ivy Lab + Sage Introspekt)
10/28 • Denver ▸ MAYBEFOREVER (w Salute + Ballads)
10/15 • SF ▸ 1015 Folsom Anniversary (w Troyboi)
04/23 • VRC ▸ Ghostclub (ゴーストクラブ.コム)
04/18 • Online ▸ Bopfest (w Baauer, Good Times Ahead + X&G)

https://linktr.ee/XTAL_JP

XTAL’s music career took off in 1995. He teamed up with his friend k404 as the DJ duo Traks Boys, who also produced numbers of their own music including “Starburst / Yellow Birds” released under Internasjonal, a Norwegian record label organized by Prins Thomas.
Crystal, his solo project, maintains constant releases from labels such as Crue-L Records, Beats In Space Records .
As a DJ, he keeps the weekend floors floaty, euphoric and groovy. In 2016, he not only renewed his alias to XTAL –still the same pronunciation as Crystal– but released his 1st solo album “Skygazer” from Crue-L Records. The album is conceptually experimental but still clearly shows his endless interest in and love for House, Techno, Disco, and Japanese City Pops.

95年からDJを開始。川崎工場地帯の某工場屋上にて行われているインダストリアル・レイブパーティー「DK SOUND」で、k404とのTraks BoysとしてレジデントDJを務める。Jun Kamodaとのバンド(((さらうんど)))、Your Song Is Goodのギタリスト吉澤成友とのユニット、様々な海外レーベルで活躍する岡山在住のダンスミュージック・プロデューサー、KEITA SANOとのユニットでも、精力的にリリースを重ねる。ソロとしては、Crue-L Recordsからの1st『Skygazer』（2016年）、自主レーベルCizimaからの2nd『Aburelu』（2020年）に続き、カクバリズムより3rdアルバム『EKO』を2024年にリリース。

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