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4 disco DJ events observed in Tokyo, centred on Shibuya, Jimbocho and Gaienmae. Featured venues: OTO, RECORD BAR JBC and VENT.
MUSIC / GUIDE
Disco brings vocals, bass, strings and horns into an uplifting rhythmic flow. DJ transitions can combine the familiarity of a song with the pleasure of staying on the floor. Original records, edits and contemporary disco-influenced releases give different sessions different reach.
80steps brings an 80s disco party to OTO on Friday night. Guests Maru of HONDALADY and Kamaida join a six-DJ lineup. It is a four-hour dose of disco energy at an accessible door price.
Fuckin' JAY's Groove Heaven spans hip-hop, R&B, soul, funk, disco, and jazz. Seven DJs join food vendor Aro to Pan for the evening. It is a Saturday OTO session for drinking and dancing around the groove.
NON-FICTION brings guest DJ theoretic to RECORD BAR JBC in Jimbocho. DJ CELORY, YOKE aka DJ REDBLOOD, ENO, and SOMEKEN join a program spanning hip-hop, R&B, disco, and soul. It is a compact record-bar night built for settling into a deep groove from early evening.
Melbourne's CC:DISCO! comes to VENT. Her anthem “Chez Moi” has earned support from DJs including DJ Harvey and Palms Trax, while her Boiler Room appearance helped launch her international profile. Her music-first approach promises a vibrant disco and house dance floor.
