Yousuke Yukimatsu
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Yousuke Yukimatsu (stylised as ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U) is a Japanese DJ and producer.[1][2][3]
Yukimatsu is from Osaka, where he became a known name in the underground DJ-scene of the 2010s.[4] After debuting as "¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U" alongside DJ Nobu in 2014, he quickly gained attention in Japanese clubs, before playing alongside American musician Oneohtrix Point Never,[2] who introduced Yukimatsu to a wide Western audience.
Especially known in online video, Yukimatsu gained a cult following of international fans, not only because of his particular appearance as a bald, fit and topless DJ, but also because of his diverse choice of music and use of internet culture.[5]
In 2020, he released the mix album Midnight is Comin' under the Singapore label Midnight Shift.[6][1]
He originally worked in construction, and then abandoned his job to DJ full-time after being diagnosed with brain cancer in 2016.[2] He has performed regularly at the Berlin Atonal festival.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Sherburne, Philip (3 June 2022). "¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U: Midnight Is Comin'". Pitchfork. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d Townsend, Megan (4 November 2022). "Aural renegade: ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U's bewildering blends will touch your heart and blow your mind". Mixmag. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ Russell, Chris (30 March 2020). "Tokyo DJs and owners say closing clubs to curb virus is easier said than done". The Japan Times. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ Asanuma, Yuko (9 June 2020). "The End Of Fantasy: Tokyo's New Rebel Music Culture · Feature ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ "¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U". Unsound Festival. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ Kahan, Kim (8 June 2022). "Top New Albums from Japan: May 2022". Tokyo Weekender. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
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