Hidden club jams from the Tokyo underground via Arcane! The NY-based label tends keeps it low key, but flosses a special knack for spotlighting under-the-radar artists that deserve (and eventually get) more shine. Case in point with Kareem Kool's debut 12", a stunning document of experimental lo-fi house from the land of the rising sun. This one follows up the sold out Benedek EP and features four tracks of noisy yet emotive bangers that channel past, present, and future club culture through the gritty lens of the Shibuya streets. Peep the solid grooves of "Degenerate," the thick haze of "Redundancy," the heavy after hours bump of "Within Range," and the extra crunchy "Town." Fans of Shinichi Atobe, Delroy Edwards, L.I.E.S., AKIRA, etc. need this ASAP. Comes with thick printed insert with english translations of track titles and some borderline hentai artwork. Limited stock so be quick, recommended.

• printed insert
• music label: Arcane 2017

reviewed by Otakun 07/2017