RINN-NE 輪廻 Vol.26 with Toru Ikemoto

DJs: Toru Ikemoto Began his musical career in 2002 with the release of "Start EP" and "002" on the renowned label Monoid Recordings. Since then, he has steadily gained recognition in the fields of Hard Techno and Minimal Techno. In August 2021, he launched his own imprint, Chimera Recordings. The label has hosted a number of releases featuring remixes by major artists, and has grown to its 22nd release to date, earning strong support from artists both in Japan and abroad. In August 2022, he co-founded Aum Recordings and released the EP NUMBER BLACK, which featured both original tracks and remixes by emerging talents—showcasing a fresh and forward-thinking musical direction. The following year, in 2023, he released Paper Was White EP on Suara, including a remix by Keith Carnal, which received international acclaim. As an Ableton Certified Trainer, he is also committed to nurturing the next generation of artists through his DJ and music production school “yell0w,” based in Shinsaibashi, Osaka. His tracks continue to be played by top-tier artists such as Richie Hawtin, Rødhåd, MARRØN, Joseph Capriati, and Hito at clubs and festivals around the world ⸻ Goodrug (RINN-NE Reincarnation) A Brisbane-based DJ and organizer known for sets rooted in acid, industrial, and trance. As the founder of the rave series RINN-NE, he curates events that bring together diverse local and international artists. Blending European techno with the spirit of 90s rave culture, his sound drives the floor into a state of pure intensity. ⸻ KCD Based in Osaka since 2024, KCD moves freely across Hard Groove, Schranz, and Electro, delivering dynamic sets that transcend genre boundaries. His performances are defined by intricate rhythmic construction, high-energy grooves, and a distinctive atmosphere that only he can create. Carrying his own raw energy and spirit into the music, he pulls the entire room into a powerful sense of unity. ⸻ Rikuto Starting his career in Brisbane, Rikuto is deeply influenced by 90s rave culture. His sound reinterprets acid techno and trance through a modern lens, driven by fierce acid lines that reignite the intensity and euphoria of classic rave energy. ⸻ taisuke (CRACKS) A DJ focused on deep and acid-driven techno, taisuke reads the floor with precision and draws listeners into his immersive sonic world. With careful control over atmosphere and flow, he creates a hypnotic experience that is hard to escape once locked in. Officially launching his DJ career in 2025, he began expanding his presence with his first international gig in Brisbane, Australia. He has since joined the rising techno crew CRACKS as their deep techno DJ, quietly commanding the floor with deeply immersive sets. ⸻ オーストラリア(Brisbane)を拠点に活動するGoodrugがオーガナイズするイベントは、アシッド・インダストリアル・トランス・ミニマル・パーカッシブ等の音を使ったセットが特徴で、国内外問わず多彩なアーティストを招待している。 この国で留まらざるを得ない勢いを持ち、新しいテクノのシーンを体験するために相応しいこのイベントは日本の若者を率先し、新たな動きを作る可能性を秘めている。 Organized by Goodrug (based in Brisbane, Australia), the events focus on acid, industrial, trance, minimal, and percussive sounds. He invites artists from various countries. With an energy that transcends borders, the platform offers a new techno experience and the potential to inspire the next generation of the Japanese scene.