Electronic · JP · Active since 1997

Ujico*

Crystalline piano melodies meeting glitchy, rain-soaked electronic beats. A pixelated blend of jazz and future bass for quiet nights and focused digital work.

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Ujico* creates music that feels like a digital watercolor painting of a rainy Tokyo night. It is a world where delicate, classically-influenced piano lines are meticulously sliced and rearranged over bubbling electronic percussion and warm, synth-heavy basslines. The sound is undeniably modern, yet it carries a deep sense of 'mono no aware' - a bittersweet appreciation for the transience of things.

What sets this project apart from the broader 'future bass' scene is the sophisticated harmonic language. Drawing heavily from jazz and impressionist classical music, Ujico* avoids the aggressive drops of EDM in favor of intricate melodic development and textural depth. There is a tactile quality to the production, often incorporating foley sounds like raindrops or soft mechanical clicks that ground the synthetic elements in a physical reality.

For those new to the catalog, 'Goodbye, Our World EP' is the essential entry point. It perfectly captures the transition from his more experimental glitch roots into the melodic, emotionally resonant style that would eventually lead to his global success under the Snail's House moniker. It is music for the introverted, the digital native, and the late-night dreamer.

Our Catalog11 Albums · 2013 · 2017
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