HERBALISTEK

Herbalistekは、東京を拠点に活動するプロデューサー/DJデュオである。

ダークでディープなベースミュージックに重点を置き、サウンドデザインの実験と絶えず変化しながらも一貫したグルーヴで知られている。

テクノ、ダブステップ、トラップ、ダウンテンポ、トランスなど様々なジャンルからインスピレーションを受け、濁った低音と鮮やかなサウンドスケープを織り交ぜたDJセットで、変則的でサイケデリックな体験を演出する。

Herbalistek活動を通し、日本のベースミュージックシーンをリードし、基盤を構築することであり、世界中の実験的ベースミュージックを通してポジティブな体験を作り出すことである。

Herbalistekはまた、東京のアンダーグラウンド·ベース·ミュージック·シーンに光を当てることに焦点を当てた、独自のイベント’SECTOR’を企画。彼らのミックス·シリーズにちなんで制作されたイベントはこれまで3度開催された。

第二部では、日本のダブステップ界の重鎮OGであるGOTH TRADをスペシャルゲストに迎え、Sound Museum Visionで開催。

第三部では、東京で最も定評のある会場のひとつであるWOMBにて、日本で最も広く尊敬されているDJ そしてプロデューサーであるDJ KRUSHをスペシャルゲストに迎い入れた。

Herbalistek is a Producer/ DJ duo based in Tokyo, Japan.

With an emphasis on dark, deep bass music, the duo are known for their sound design experimentations and continuously shifting yet consistent grooves.

Drawing inspiration from multiple genres such as Techno, Dubstep, Trap, Downtempo and Trance, their DJ sets weave through both murky bass and vibrant soundscapes to create an anomalous psychedelic experience.

Herbalistek’s goal is to lead and build a foundation for the bass music scene of Japan and create positive experiences through experimental bass music around the world.

Using original tracks, intricate transitions, and trippy rhythms, Herbalistek have continued to establish their esoteric yet strangely familiar sound.

Herbalistek has also released through various labels, including Bassrush, Spicybois, Quality Goods Records, Wormhole Music Group, Wubaholics and Japan’s leading Dance Music Label TREKKIE TRAX. They have also featured collaborations with some of the biggest names in Trap music such as Australian producer Oski on UZ’s label Quality Goods Records.

In May 2019, Herbalistek was selected as the winner of the discovery project for EDC Japan, and performed on the mainstage, kineticFIELD alongside worldwide known artists.

In September 2022, they have performed at Ultra Japan Music Festival in a B2B set with Allen Mock, and in the same year performed on the same stage as Japan’s legendary DJ KRUSH at Incubus Camp.

Herbalistek has also made their debut in 2019 at Chinese Laundry, one of Australia’s most iconic underground clubs as a guest artist, They have also made their second appearance in January 2020, also as a guest artist.

In 2019, December, Herbalistek also performed at Alison Wonderland’s ‘Wonderland Warehouse Project’, an underground warehouse tour curated in dark industrial spaces across the globe. Herbalistek has directly supported Alison Wonderland during her Tokyo gig, at Cross Dock Harumi.

Herbalistek has also curated their very own event, focused on shining light on the underground bass music scene of Tokyo. The event titled “Sector” named after their mix series, has been hosted twice, receiving praise throughout the Tokyo dance music scene and community.

Sector Part II welcomed the esteemed GOTH TRAD, an undisputed heavyweight OG in the realm of Japanese dubstep, as a special guest at the esteemed Sound Museum Vision.

Continuing their ascent, Part III has featured the illustrious DJ KRUSH, widely regarded as one of the most revered DJ Turntablists of our era. Taking center stage at the prestigious venue, WOMB.