- MIX CD
- Recommended =
- New Release
Takeshi Kouzuki
one's love in music
VAIN堂
- Cat No.: VD3006
- 2026-10-31
The third installment of the DJ MIX Series from “VAIN-do,” run by HANKYOVAIN, features Takeshi Kouzuki, owner of Zipangu Records and DJ/producer! A 62-minute set that draws on a variety of dance music—starting with Chicago house that leads back to Jamal Moss—and is liberated through passion (love) and joy. It’s a mad and good mix that tickles your endless curiosity. (Adachi)
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“Label Information”
VAIN-do presents DJ MIX ARCHIVE, Volume 3: a DJ mix showcasing the sharp sensibility of Takeshi Kouzuki, who runs “Zipangu Records”—a record store in Shioya, Hyogo Prefecture that embodies a unique aesthetic—while continuing his musical activities.
Takeshi Kouzuki
A DJ and producer based in Kobe. He began ...Read moreDJing around 1994 while working as a hairstylist.
He cultivated a musical perspective that spans New Wave, Industrial, and Chicago House.
In 2008, he released *Japanese Rhythms* via MATHEMATATICS in Chicago. He develops a unique sound centered on warm grooves created by vintage synthesizers and drum machines, combined with minimalist structural beauty.
In 2024, he released the “Electric Language EP” via 〈Alley Version〉.