LAPTOP BATTLE TOKYO 5

MC:

DJ:

VJ:

Guest live:

Showcase Battles:

Prizes

• Cycling 74 Max/MSP/Jitter with plug-ins: Pluggo, Hipno, Mode
• Hercules - Mobile DJ MP3

Contestants

Judges

Zapan (Fourth City)

Founder of Laptop Battle!

Franck Stofer (Sonore)

Founder of the label / arts agency SONORE and co-founder of the company JAAPAN, Franck Stofer has focused on promoting Japanese contemporary artistic creativity through numerous projects for more than ten years. Editing and publishing the "Japanese Independent Music" resource index book in 2001 and curating and co-producing L'Experience Japonaise biennale in Europe in 2007 and 2009. Franck also first introduced to Japan the multitouch surface technology from JazzMutant between 2004~2006, and in 2009 became the official Japanese agent for Awdio which broadcasts live music performance from more than 150 electronic music clubs worldwide.

Coppé (Mango + Sweet Rice)

Over the years, Coppé (Co-pa’y) has worked with some of the most forward-thinking artists around, from ex-Orb Chris ‘Thrash’ Weston to British duo Plaid, DJ Vadim, The Program, Ryan Breen and many many more. Her music encompasses anything and everything from subtle ambient to hardcore techno to delicate pop to jazz tones to psychedelic lounge ambiences, each genre bent at will to accommodate her digital poetry. Yet, her work is always extremely consistent. Despite all the influences and various inputs, her music is unmistakably Coppé.

Teezva (defcon)

Tokyo artist.

DJ Hardcure (Bassmental, Tokyo Rampant)

DJ Hardcure is a Drum'n Bass DJ from Japan part of BASSMENTAL. She has being part of the Tokyo Drum'n Bass scene since the beginning and has been hugely influenced by "RHYTHM FREAK". In 1997 She started organizing the DnB party "KISARAGI" along with DJ KEIKO.Soon after,becaming well known in the DnB scene,Hardcure started to play in many clubs in Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Kobe, Nagoya, Nagano. In 2004 She organized "Only female DJ&MC" Japan tour(Tokyo,Osaka,Nagoya) with MC ASAYO (One of the best DJ in Nagoya) achieving an awsome response from the Dnb heads and clubbers. Hardcure shared stages with MAKOTO(GOOD LOOKI NG),DJ FORCE(BASSMENTAL),DX(SOI),DJ STARSCREAM(SLIPKNOT/0-SID),CAOS & JULIA SET and etc. Her style is Jungle/Drumn' Bass ,but highly contaminated by dubstep,nu skool breaks,electro,glitch hop and breakbeat. She also perform often at cos-play parties( Typical Japanese parties where the crowd and Djs dress up inspired by Manga characters).

LAPTOP BATTLE TOKYO 4

Winners

1st: Yousuke Fuyama - won Cycling 74 Max/MSP/Jitter with plug-ins: Pluggo, Hipno, Mode

2nd: COA - won Vestax VCM-100

Prizes

• Vestax VCM-100
• Cycling 74 Max/MSP/Jitter with plug-ins: Pluggo, Hipno, Mode

Contestants

Judges

edIT (The Glitch Mob)

edIT, began his music career as "The Con Artist" just before the turn of the millennium. As a resident DJ at the now defunct Konkrete Jungle Los Angeles, he shared the stage with Hive, Daddy Kev, James Tai and mic rockers Busdriver, P.E.A.C.E. and Mikah 9. It was 2003 when "The Con Artist" adopted the edIT moniker, while finishing his debut solo album Crying Over Pros for No Reason. Shortly thereafter, he shifted gears towards the dance floor and remixed Daedelus' "Dumbfound" for Plug Research, which became a party rockin' classic, and further established edIT as a force to be reckoned with in the IDM and electronic worlds. Aside from remixes, edIT garnered a lot of fame through his mash-ups of Top 40 radio jams by ridiculously cutting up a cappellas with hyper-glitch edits over original and popular hip-hop beats. Certified Air Raid Material was released by Alpha Pup Records, featuring collaborations with close allies such as The Grouch, Busdriver, TTC, Abstract Rude and D-Styles. Certified Air Raid Material raised the bar for state-of-the-art electronic music production. When the weekend rolls around, edIT stays busy rocking crowds across the globe with the Glitch Mob, an up-and-coming West Coast DJ collective.

Com.A (Romz)

Born in England (1976), raised in HongKong, U.S. and now in Tokyo,Japan. Age Yoshida gave birth to his solo project under the alias COM.A. He made many compilation and remix appearances and foundation building releases such as a split 12" on FatCat's classic split series, countless internet trading of his tracks which were also popping up on dj mixes and playlists worldwide. COM.A started his own label NOTEK REC and on January 2001,released his Debut album "Dream And Hope" and the follow up remix album "We are the pervert?". In Oct 2002, he changed NOTEK REC to Romz(running Romz with DJ Shiro The Goodman) and released his 2nd album "shot of love" from Romz and Tigerbeat6. In Dec 2003 he released singles and a remix collection as his 3rd album "My Way". Over the years he has toured through US, Europe and Australia. His fourth album "Coming Of Age" was released from Romz, Tigerbeat6, and Shanshui label in 2007. From 2008, COM.A joined the band called Wagdug Futuristic Unity(New project of Kyono from The Mad Capsule Markets) as a live support member. COM.A is one of the first and most inventive japanese electronic music hailed by many as the japanese equivalent to groundbreaking artists, Com.a is sounding the warcry as the leader of an electronic music all over Japan. (text by tigerbeat6 records)

Ahimsa (Dakini Records)

Ahimsa aka Daish Malani, started out DJing Goa trance and psychedelic progressive trance, but these days focuses on Indian Middle Eastern electronica, wafty grooves and melodic glitchy electronica. He spent most of his life in Australia but his heritage is from India with which he feels a strong connection. That is certainly apparent in his sets which showcase Indian and Middle Eastern music but he also strives to remain free to progress through genres and movements. Whilst enjoying the freedom and potential that DJing offers to express the kind of person he is, Ahimsa intends to release an album of original material some time in the future.

Goth-Trad (Deep Medi Musik, Back To Chill)

A unique producer with a unique style, Goth-Trad has emerged from the Japanese electronic scene in the last few years as one of the most arresting artists from his generation. Freely playing samplers, keyboards and even self-made instruments, ‘The Sound Originator’ Goth-Trad creates remarkable dance music with an abstract approach. Goth-Trad started making music in 1998, experimenting on his own at first before eventually forming the Rebel Familia unit in 2001 with Takeshi ‘Heavy’ Akimoto (ex-member of Dry & Heavy, a legendary Japanese dub and reggae act). In the years that followed he continued to develop his own sound alongside that of Rebel Familia, giving himself diverse avenues in which to experiment with different sounds, styles and structures. From abstract electronica to noise, from dub and reggae to jungle and rave music, grime to dubstep, Goth-Trad has always experimented and in the process developed his own unique style: blending influences and delivering music that is constantly evolving.

HASH (SAMURAI.FM)

Hash is a co-founder of samurai.fm, a cutting-edge net radio station which has attracted a large audience from around the world since its inception in 2003 and continues to help synchronize the Tokyo and overseas club music scenes. The station has hundreds of high quality recorded shows from local and international artists which are free to stream. Samurai.fm are actively seeking out new interesting artists and have many dedicated contributing DJs and musicians which enables them to provide a channel for people seeking out cutting edge music.

Laptop Battle Tokyo 3

Winners

1st: Lastboss - won Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini Pro Tools LEシステム

2nd: Yuko Ono - won Digidesign Transfuser

PRIZES

• Digidesign Mbox 2 Mini Pro Tools LE System
• Digidesign Transfuser
• FXpansion GURU

Contestants

Judges

MAYURI (METAMORPHOSE)

A pioneer of the Japanese club scene, Mayuri remains one of the most talented and influential DJs and promoters in the country. Her best known project, the "METAMORPHOSE" festival is the biggest electronic music festival in Japan. Metamorphose first began in 2000, soon establishing itself internationally as one of the best electronic and dance music festivals in the world. For the last 10 years, Mayuri has had a residency at Reboot, the most famous hard Techno party in Japan. She is also a resident at Fiercesounds, playing regularly for them in Japan & in London. She has been playing minmal / tech-house set since 2005, and released a minimal Mix CD "MUSA" in July 2007. Under the name of Red Scorpion she has made two vinyl releases and is due to release "counter current" on Dogmatit Record in Spring 2008. Mayuri's 3rd MIX CD is also scheduled to be out in July 2008. Watch out!

RIOW ARAI (LIBYUS MUSIC, SOUP-DISK, DISQUE CORD)

Artist, beat/track maker and producer Riow Arai has made breakbeat, hiphop, electronica, techno, electro releases on Japanese, English and American labels. Since 1995 he has released eight solo albums, formed a unit "RATN" with Tujiko Noriko(mego, tomlab) and collaborated with artists like rapper Nonegetic. 2007 saw the releases of "Weekend Edit Style" (Imagined Records) and his latest album "Electric Emerald" (Libyus Music). In addition to his solo work he has appeared on other compilation albums and has worked on many remix projects. He composed music for the Japanese video game "Front Mission Alternative" (Square Soft) and its original sound track album. He has performed live and played DJ sets at numerous events making his debut at NewTube. Riow Arai's latest release, is an electronic mix CD called "Electric Over Drive" (Lesson Breed) out earlier this year.

JUNICHI WATANABE (ASIANDYNASTY)

Besides live and DJ work, Junichi Watanabe is active in the production of music for film, stage and radio. He is a member of Jazz band called Tokyo Drift, who use jazz as a basis to create dancable noise music. He has covered many genres including Detroit techno, house, Drill'n'Bass etc, but now focuses on creating his own expressive style of industrial techno, noise and ambient music. In 2005 he remixed T-Square's track "Thruth" released my Sony Music. He contributed to compilation projects like "Essential Techno Vol.1" and "Perfect Strangers Electronic" (AsianDynasty). In 2006 he did a live collabortion with Broken Haze (Insector Label, AsianDynasty). Junichi Watanabe's unique DJ style challenges traditional methods by using DJ software to combine genres such as noise, modern music, industrial and hip-hop.

HIBIKI MAMESHIBA (JET SET)

Hibiki Mameshiba works in A&R for indie label One Week Records, and is a record shop buyer specializing in Electro. He has performed alongside such artists as Mr. Oizo, Para One、Towa Tei, Sinco(SDP) and Halfby, at a great number of popular events both in Japan and abroad. He spins at events including Threepee Times at Organ Bar in Shibuya and a fresh new event called Golden Eagle at Harajuku's UC The Lounge and is actively involved in Hip-Hop/Electro based, cutting edge dance music events. He adores cats.

Laptop Battle Tokyo 2

Winners

• M-Audio Torq Xponent
• Ableton Live version 6 (NFR - not for resale version)

Laptop Battle Tokyo 1

Winners

• Native Instruments Komplete 4
• Propellerhead Reason 3.0(NFR)

Laptop Battle After Party