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mouse on the keys is an instrumental trio consisting of Akira Kawasaki (Drums), Daisuke Niitome (Piano/Keyboards), and Takamitsu Shiraeda (Piano/Keyboards). The band has earned acclaim both in Japan and internationally for its distinctive sound, driven by two pianos and drums, and for live performances that seamlessly integrate music and visuals.
Celebrating their 20th anniversary in 2026, mouse on the keys is set to release their new EP, Portrait of Impulse, this autumn. Their creative drive remains as strong as ever, continuing to push their artistic expression into new territory.
At MUTEK.JP 2026, mouse on the keys will present an audiovisual performance that expands the world of ambient music and techno minimalism explored on their 2024 fourth album, midnight, into the realms of image and space. For this special performance, the three members of mouse on the keys are joined by violinist Shuntaro Tsuneta and VJ rokapenis. Repetition and fluctuation, the physical and the digital intersect, creating an immersive experience in which the resonance between sound and image challenges and shifts the audience’s perception.
