Photo: Violent Magic Orchestra - promo
MUTEK celebrates the fusion of electronic soundscapes and digital art, providing a global platform for groundbreaking artists in music and visual experimentation. This year, MUTEK Tokyo amplifies that tradition in its 9th edition, transforming Shibuya into a digital and sensory realm.
On Saturday, November 23rd, Nocturne 2 unfolds at Spotify O-EAST, immersing audiences in an electrifying night of raw energy and intense audiovisual experimentation. Featuring genre-defying artists who delve into the realms of noise, industrial, and multimedia art, this program promises a visceral experience for all the senses. From the intense fusion of metal and electronic music by Violent Magic Orchestra to the musical rhizomes of Aho Ssan powered by Sevi Iko Dømochevsky’s CGIs, each act is designed to leave a lasting impact. We invite you to explore them:
VMO (Violent Magic Orchestra)
Local heroes of Japan's extreme music scene, VMO aka Violent Magic Orchestra take the live experience to its limits. Known for fusing black metal with intense electronic music and shocking visuals, they’ve captivated audiences at the world's most daring festivals. Brace yourself for DEATH RAVE, a full-body experience that immerses audiences in smoke, strobe lights, and visceral sounds. Prepare for an unforgettable night of pure energy and visceral experience as VMO delivers an evolving version 3 exclusively for MUTEK.JP 2024: one of the most intense live acts out there!!
Here’s a glimpse into the chaos:
Meuko! Meuko! & NONEYE
Taipei-based Meuko! Meuko! partners with multimedia artist NONEYE in Invisible General, a performance exploring Taipei’s urban spirituality through experimental soundscapes and mythological visuals. Inspired by ghost-worshiping temples, this show combines electronic music and traditional beliefs with contemporary technology, creating a rich, haunting ritual that captivates the senses.
Taste their unique universe here:
Aho Ssan & Sevi Iko Dømochevsky
Rhizomes AV is an audiovisual journey rooted in fluidity and connection. Inspired by the ever-expanding structure of rhizomes, this piece by Aho Ssan & Sevi Iko Dømochevsky explores modern creation through a collaborative fusion of sound and visual artistry. Expect a dynamic, organic universe where sound and image grow and intertwine without limits.
Enter their world via this collab set with KMRU:
Yuko Araki & JACKSON kaki
Japanese noise artist Yuko Araki and 3DCG visual artist JACKSON kaki blend sound and visual art to explore the “excluded” aspects of human existence. Their project delves into the visceral realms of violence, sexuality, and mortality through gritty, immersive visuals and soundscapes. This performance promises a raw, transformative experience that reflects the complexities of the human body and city life.
A sample from Yuko’s music by FACT mag:
Albert.DATA (Albert Barqué-Durán)
Slowly Fading into Data is an exploration of identity, artificial intelligence, and hybrid realities. Through a unique blend of 8-bit graphics and AI-driven experiences, Albert.DATA reflects on human cognition and the fading line between the virtual and real. This performance invites audiences on a thought-provoking journey into the future of identity and human experience.
Check the Slowly Fading into Data trailer:
Ready to experience the full immersive journey?
Secure your Full Festival Passport and enjoy all three days of groundbreaking performances, installations, and workshops at MUTEK.JP. From November 22-24, join us in Shibuya for a revolutionary celebration of electronic music and digital art!
Nocturne 3: Alchemic Textures and Beats
Nocturne 1: Ethereal Contemplations
ETERNAL Art Space Exhibition - Presented by MUTEK.JP
MUTEK.JP Unveils Its Complete Music Lineup For The 2024 Edition
