After Yuu Udagawa’s highly acclaimed EPs 'Ride It' & 'Peaceful Dawn' from last year, she’s back again in full effect presenting four classy, sophisticated, and timeless jazz-electronica-house hybrid tracks for Compost.
 
On 'Velvet City,' Yuu unleashes her soulful vocal talent and her flair for wonderfully ambitiously produced deep house. A great, uplifting jam that appeals to both the heart and the dancing leg.

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Premiere: Yuu Udagawa - Velvet City [Compost]

Yuu Udagawa - Golden Glow EP 
BUY LINK : https://yuuudagawa.bandcamp.com/album/golden-glow-ep
Label: Compost Records (https://soundcloud.com/compost)
https://www.instagram.com/compostrecords
> Yuu Udagawa (https://soundcloud.com/yuu_udagawa)

After Yuu Udagawa’s highly acclaimed EPs “Ride It” & “Peaceful Dawn” from last year, she’s back again in full effect presenting four classy, sophisticated and timeless jazz-electronica-house hybrid tracks for Compost.

The title track Golden Glow is a electric samba-infused broken beat gem, with joyful vocal melodies and a superfunky bassline creating a truly elevated vibe.

Reverie comes in smooth slow-motion house guise. Yuu's ethereal vocal interludes unfold in interplay with playful piano improvisations, underpinned by an irresistible groove.

The track “One More” seems to come straight out of a smoky jazz club. Jazzy piano sounds meet plucked double bass, underlaid with dreamy synth pads and Yuu's whispers from the twilight zone.

On Velvet City, Yuu unleashes her soulful vocal talent and her flair for wonderfully ambitiously produced deep house. A great, uplifting jam that appeals to both the heart and the dancing leg.

BUY LINK

PREMIERE : Yuu Udagawa - Golden Glow

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Ben Sinclair – Lauren
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Keldamuzik – Work
Yuu Udagawa – Velvet City 
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Her Motives Are Silent – Celestial 
YME – Game Boy
Commonsur – The Walk
Julia Mestre – Canto da Sereia

The Horizon Broadening Hour #78

Blackout Blues - 15 5 25

17 5 25

!!! These are stripped-down 192mp3 snippets of the original tracks !!!

...taken from:
Artist:  Yuu Udagawa
Release:  Golden Glow EP
Cat.No.:  CPT 654-3
UPC / Format:  673794265438 (digital)

Tracklisting:

1.	Golden Glow (6:39)
2.	Reverie (7:26)
3.	Velvet City (5:45)
4.	One More (7:20)

Info:
After Yuu Udagawa’s highly acclaimed EPs “Ride It” & “Peaceful Dawn” from last year, she’s back again in full effect presenting four classy, sophisticated and timeless jazz-electronica-house hybrid tracks for Compost.

The title track Golden Glow is a electric samba-infused broken beat gem, with joyful vocal melodies and a superfunky bassline creating a truly elevated vibe.

Reverie comes in smooth slow-motion house guise. Yuu's ethereal vocal interludes unfold in interplay with playful piano improvisations, underpinned by an irresistible groove.

The track One More seems to come straight out of a smoky jazz club. Jazzy piano sounds meet plucked double bass, underlaid with dreamy synth pads and Yuu's whispers from the twilight zone.

On Velvet City, Yuu unleashes her soulful vocal talent and her flair for wonderfully ambitiously produced deep house. A great, uplifting jam that appeals to both the heart and the dancing leg.

About Yuu Udagawa
Yuu, who studied art and philosophy in high school, has since performed at clubs, festivals and fashion shows and is now a regular in the lounges of five-star hotels like the Park Hyatt Tokyo, showcasing her versatility as a DJ. Drawing on her insights and extensive experience in creating musical atmospheres in various spaces, she continues expanding her musical creation journey. 
In 2010, she composed "Blossom," the main menu BGM for Sony PlayStation 3 (Torne and Vita), captivating gamers. After that, she released several tracks for various projects. In 2021, her music caught the eye of German artist Manuel Tur, leading to her music being released through prestigious labels such as Compost Records in Munich, Germany, Cyphon Recordings in London, founded by Jimpster and Tom Roberts, to the up-and-coming Cosmocities Records in Dijon, France, and the popular Razer- N-Tape in Brooklyn, USA. These collaborations have boosted her international visibility. She was invited by Freerange Records in London to deliver a DJ MIX on Apple Music to celebrate International Women's Day 2024. 
Links:

Yuu Udagawa

Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/yuuudagawa
Website:  www.yuu-udagawa.com 
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/yuu.udagawa88 
Instagram:  www.instagram.com/yuu.udagawa 
Soundcloud:  https://soundcloud.com/vigoomix 
Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/0HD4Fb8pIvG6kaN97kUQDC 
Bandcamp:  https://yuuudagawa.bandcamp.com 
DJ-Mix:  https://www.yuu-udagawa.com/djmix


Yuu Udagawa - Reverie (Snippet)

Yuu Udagawa - One More (Snippet)

[PSMDUB010] Yuu Udagawa - Quantum Blue

Phuture Shock Musik welcomes upcoming Japanese artist Yuu Udagawa to the fold, equipped with a tantalizing slice of future-facing, soulful electronic gear entitled ‘Quantum Blue’. Accompanying the original version of the track is a superb remix by Detroit’s very own Patrice Scott.

Born and raised in Tokyo, Yuu Udagawa has been gaining much traction of late as an exceptionally talented producer and DJ in the electronic sphere, which has seen her land past releases on labels such as Compost, Razor-N-Tape, Cosmocities, and Cyphon recordings. Drawing from a background in art and philosophy, her groovy, analog synth-laden productions elegantly blends elements of house, techno, electronica, hip hop and nu jazz, whilst being guided by Aristotle’s concept of the “golden mean” – a middle ground between two extremes: excess and deficiency.

Having started out as a highly active DJ in the early 00’s, Udagawa soon moved towards production and sound design during the same decade. With plenty of work opportunities landing her way early on, the Tokyo native has had a great deal of her immersive sound art commissioned for everything from museums and art installations to aquariums and fashion brands, not to mention having composed music for Sony Playstation 3’s main menu screen back in 2010. Since then, the artist has self-released a handful of her early productions, whilst constantly honing her craft up until present day - where she has been making a significant breakthrough in the world of contemporary dance music.

Now surfacing on Bristol’s Phuture Shock with her latest offering ‘Quantum Blue’, Yuu Udagawa once again demonstrates her vibrant artistry by further expanding her rich sonic palette. Here, skilfully fusing deep house, nu jazz, soul and 2-step to create something very distinct that transcends genre norms, and feels right at home on Josiah Hartley’s eclectic-minded imprint - to mark the tenth entry in its thriving 10-inch ‘DUBZ’ series.

Taking up the A-side is the original mix of ‘Quantum Blue’, a genre-bending romp which pairs seductive, neo-soul-esque vocals over glimmering chords, euphoric strings, and cascading synth bass grooves that bubble between skippy UKG-inspired beats via Y2K era future jazz; altogether wrapped in beautifully kaleidoscopic synthwork that gives off an otherworldly sheen. On the flip is Patrice Scott’s deeper take on the title cut - opting for a less-is-more approach, the veteran producer/DJ and Sistrum label head strips away the luminous synths prevalent in the OG; adding warm, emotive keys, dubby bass and a sparse, yet funky 4/4 drum track with an unmistakable 313 strut, whilst toying with the vocals, to create an understated rework brimming with introspective, hi-tech soul.

Label: Phuture Shock Musik
Cat #: PSMDUB010
Format: 10"
Release Date: 11th July 2025

[PSMDUB010] Yuu Udagawa - Quantum Blue (Patrice Scott Remix)

Phuture Shock Musik welcomes upcoming Japanese artist Yuu Udagawa to the fold, equipped with a tantalizing slice of future-facing, soulful electronic gear entitled ‘Quantum Blue’. Accompanying the original version of the track is a superb remix by Detroit’s very own Patrice Scott.

Born and raised in Tokyo, Yuu Udagawa has been gaining much traction of late as an exceptionally talented producer and DJ in the electronic sphere, which has seen her land past releases on labels such as Compost, Razor-N-Tape, Cosmocities, and Cyphon recordings. Drawing from a background in art and philosophy, her groovy, analog synth-laden productions elegantly blends elements of house, techno, electronica, hip hop and nu jazz, whilst being guided by Aristotle’s concept of the “golden mean” – a middle ground between two extremes: excess and deficiency.

Having started out as a highly active DJ in the early 00’s, Udagawa soon moved towards production and sound design during the same decade. With plenty of work opportunities landing her way early on, the Tokyo native has had a great deal of her immersive sound art commissioned for everything from museums and art installations to aquariums and fashion brands, not to mention having composed music for Sony Playstation 3’s main menu screen back in 2010. Since then, the artist has self-released a handful of her early productions, whilst constantly honing her craft up until present day - where she has been making a significant breakthrough in the world of contemporary dance music.

Now surfacing on Bristol’s Phuture Shock with her latest offering ‘Quantum Blue’, Yuu Udagawa once again demonstrates her vibrant artistry by further expanding her rich sonic palette. Here, skilfully fusing deep house, nu jazz, soul and 2-step to create something very distinct that transcends genre norms, and feels right at home on Josiah Hartley’s eclectic-minded imprint - to mark the tenth entry in its thriving 10-inch ‘DUBZ’ series.

Taking up the A-side is the original mix of ‘Quantum Blue’, a genre-bending romp which pairs seductive, neo-soul-esque vocals over glimmering chords, euphoric strings, and cascading synth bass grooves that bubble between skippy UKG-inspired beats via Y2K era future jazz; altogether wrapped in beautifully kaleidoscopic synthwork that gives off an otherworldly sheen. On the flip is Patrice Scott’s deeper take on the title cut - opting for a less-is-more approach, the veteran producer/DJ and Sistrum label head strips away the luminous synths prevalent in the OG; adding warm, emotive keys, dubby bass and a sparse, yet funky 4/4 drum track with an unmistakable 313 strut, whilst toying with the vocals, to create an understated rework brimming with introspective, hi-tech soul.

Label: Phuture Shock Musik
Cat #: PSMDUB010
Format: 10"
Release Date: 11th July 2025

[PSMDUB010] Yuu Udagawa - Quantum Blue (Original Mix)

> Yuu Udagawa (https://soundcloud.com/yuu_udagawa)
https://www.instagram.com/yuu.udagawa

Yuu Udagawa, who studied art and philosophy in high school, has since performed at clubs, festivals and fashion shows and is now a regular in the lounges of five-star hotels like the Park Hyatt Tokyo, showcasing her versatility as a DJ. Drawing on her insights and extensive experience in creating musical atmospheres invarious spaces, she continues expanding her musical creation journey.

In 2010, she composed "Blossom," the main menu BGM for Sony PlayStation 3 (Torne and Vita),captivating gamers. After that, she released several tracks for various projects. In 2021, her music caught the eye of German artist Manuel Tur, leading to her music being released through prestigious labels such as Compost Records in Munich, Germany, Cyphon Recordings in London, founded by Jimpster and Tom Roberts, to the up-and-coming Cosmocities Records in Dijon, France, and the popularRazor-N-Tape in Brooklyn, USA. These collaborations have boosted her international visibility. She was invited by Freerange Records in London to deliver a DJ MIX on Apple Music to celebrate International Women's Day 2024.

LYO#255 / Yuu Udagawa

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More than 30 years in business, over 800 catalogue releases, over 8000 songs + remixes and still going strong!! Compost is one of the most prolific, highly acclaimed and in demand indie labels in Europe. Compost and its sublabels Compost Black Label, Compost Disco, Drumpoet Community, Derwin Recordings and rumpelmusig standing for quality music, a sophisticated mixture of electrifying disco, house, techno, soul, jazz and a little bit of pop. XLR8R wrote: "...top address where electronica meets musicality". Besides internationally respected artist like Robert Owens, Trüby Trio, Koop, Beanfield, Christian Prommer, Felix Laband, Karma, Ben Mono, Kyoto Jazz Massive, Marsmobil, Eddy Meets Yannah, Sepalot, Alif Tree, Shahrokh, Wigald Boning a.o. the label is also well known for its praised compilation series V.A. "Elaste" (Vol.1-4), "Future Sounds Of Jazz" (Vol.1-14), "Partykeller" (Vol.1-3) or "Glücklich" (Vol.1-5). Like Gilles Peterson once said: “With great pleasure I pronounce Compost the most consistent and forward thinking record label of continental Europe.“

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