Yoshifumi Sodeyama

Legendary Japanese music maker and ARPA Records label boss DJ Sodeyama visits the Zenaari Podcast with a whimsical hour long number. For about three decades, the Tokyo selector has been a mainstay of his local scene, pushing his laid back electronics and thumping techno ever further, and mastering each genre with equal passion and faculty. His debut album Metal Heart broke with his previous house in favour of a more percussive vision and put his name firmly on the map at home and abroad, before catching the eye of Marco Carola’s ZENIT for extra track releases there. And under his alias The People in Fog, his focus returns to house with a dubby twist, offering an expert take and tribute to Chicago’s glory days. Established as producer and jockey, Sodeyama’s free to explore the fringes of his music a little more these days: enter Zenaari Mix 022. Slow, breezy and melody-driven, this one’s a downtempo entry that winds between iconoclastic vocals and acoustic interludes, with a healthy dose of twitchy atmospherics that bring a little kick. From fuzzy instrumentals to rambling drums, Sodeyama strays from his usual beats and plays on textures and moods with the keen instinct of a longtime vet. True to Zenaari’s experimental ethos, this is a blend of jazzy tunes, obscure finds and healing ambient: a five star, off-beat and charming addition to the Podcast roster. Link in @zennaari bio.

DJ Sodeyama’s murky alias The People in Fog is up next for a very special number. The DJ/producer has been active since the 90s, reshaping his home city, extensively touring the globe, releasing music, founding record labels (Arpa) and toying with different incarnations of his palette under a few different names. The People In Fog is one such project, founded a decade ago as license to lean into his more disco and house inclinations, a means of connecting with a lighter penchant for Chicago-style and Balearic rhythms. It’s a manifestation that’s given the world several first-rate releases like debut album A Ray of Light (2013), Album: 1977 (2021) and this year’s Too Much Knobs and Cables. His whistle-stop promo tour of Japan for that latest release has been whipping up plenty of shifting grooves and phase distortions, and delivering that fresh take on sound to IRL crowds in his native land. For the rest of us, the nine-tracker’s a perfect source for summer anthems: a fuzzy, analog patchwork of synths and low-end bass. Bassiani Podcast 273 takes all of this and turns up the heat, The People In Fog’s deep reverence for underground sounds is here for a two-hour mash up of grimy percussions and sensuous urban sounds. A-game grooves from a Tokyo legend.

9月にプレイを予定してるBASSIANIのポッドキャストから新しいミックスがリリースされました。是非チェックしてみて下さい。プロフィールにリンクあります。 New mix from BASSIANI’s podcast have been released. I also received a great description (repost in below) from them for this mix. I am glad they got what I wanted to express. and hope this mix will reach many people🫡 moreover, I will play at bassiani in September. I’m really really exited, and looking forward to!!!! I have some available date in EU September, pls DM me. many thanks to @kvanchi.tiff @z1tto BASSIANI invites DJ SODEYAMA podcast #260 DJ Sodeyama’s been around since the 90s, a Tokyo-based whizz and DJ’s DJ, whose career has offered the type of sound many selectors would envy. It’s incredibly sharp, meandering along its intelligent thread in unexpected and high-minded ways. Since the early noughties he could add producer to his soubriquet too, flexing his minimal muscle with early releases, a steady stream of ensuing ventures further cementing his craft via Korean-based deep techno distributor Artscope, Dynamic Reflection, illegal alien, Daybreak and many more. He’s also explored adjacent genres and ventured into the world of house under his parallel alias The People In Fog. Pretty full plate, but the quality of his sound has suffered nothing for it. His techno is an expert tapestry of interlaced details and lingering moods, injected with raw feeling and undeniable skill. It darts from peak to peak, fusing frequencies riddled with forward-pitched elements and vivid effects, and forges a long-range feeling that abuts the realm of both man and machine. Thick and volatile techno that serves as proof that the genre can keep expanding outwards in fresh and surprising ways. Bassiani Podcast 260 moves the needle further, its quintessential Sodeyama: vivid climbs and steep descents, warped vocal samples, brave and unbending beats for prime-time raving.

FUR:THER SESSIONS : PREMIERE 426 Artist: @djsodeyama Track: Indra Album: Agni EP Label: @qillarecords Cat. No.: QR110 Mastering: Vipul at AudioSol Format: Digital Genre: Techno Release date: 18/05/2026 Released by Qilla Records, India ⚡Link in Bio⚡ Buy it here: Tracklist: 01. Soma 02. Indra 03. Agni 04. Usas DJ Sodeyama: /arparecords /djsodeyama Qilla Records: /qilla /qillarecords /qillarecords Fur:ther Sessions: /furthersessions /further_sessions /furthersessions /furthersessions YouTube: https://bit.ly/3irNAR4 Contact and Premiere Requests: furthersessions[at]gmail[dot]com #furthersessions #hypnotic #hypnotictechno #ambienttechno #deeptechno #undergroundtechno #undergroundtechnomusic #deep #dubtechno #berlintechno #dubtechnomusic #drone #dronetechno #atmospheric #atmospherictechno #vinyltechno #recordlabels #experimentaltechno #berlintechno #minimalistictechno #technomusic #deeptechnomusic #electronica #electronic #electronicmusic #premiere #technopremiere #techno

この後、日曜朝からは久々のIWAKIくん、shtくんと、朝蜂で。 アフターにお待ちしております。

@djsodeyama makes his debut at the fort with his “Agni” EP Active for over two decades, Yoshifumi Sodeyama has long been a respected force in Japan’s electronic music scene, and has long been known for his relentless dedication to pushing his craft. His vast catalogue spans over 100 releases across labels such as трип, RSPX, Konstrukt, and Sungate, while projects like The People In Fog and LO:BLOC explore deeper territories across house, ambient, and downtempo music. We're happy to welcome DJ Sodeyama for his first release with us. “Agni” releases on 18th May, and you can listen to the premiere of 'Usas' exclusively on @crescent.london . Link in bio. 🏰✨💫

🔥 MAY. 23 at @midnight_east 🎌🪇 Back in Tokyo at full power with this fire lineup! Thrilled to welcome back @iamdemuja & @g.yatso to the capital, alongside local legends and rising stars 🚀🥁 DEMUJA (MUJA) / @iamdemuja Austrian DJ & producer, he blends House, Dub, and Techno with deep grooves and high energy. With releases on his own label MUJA, RAWAX, Shall Not Fade, Nervous, and Freerange. Played at Panorama Bar, Fabric, Public Records, & REX Club. Shows with BBC Radio 1, NTS, Mixmag, and DJ Mag. GYATSO / @g.yatso Amsterdam-based, he is a rising name in Europe’s underground scene, blending ghetto house, ’90s techno, and hardgroove into high-energy sets. In 2025, he released two EPs and performed at Dekmantel, ADE, and Lowlands Festival. Mixes for Kiosk Radio and Rinse FM. KENGO GROOVE / @kengogroove Founder of @yourhouse.tokyo , blending House, Techno & Club Bass into dynamic dance floor energy. KZA (Force Of Nature) / @kza1923 One half of legendary duo Force of Nature, KZA is known for his deep roots in vinyl and sampling culture, global DJ sets, and work on projects including the Samurai Champloo soundtrack. LILY (ELLA RECORDS) / @lilyyyill A multi-instrumentalist and vinyl lover, LILY is known for eclectic sets blending house, jazz, funk, and frontier sounds. A member of Ella Records and a QUERICO favourite & regular. MAYA / @maayathe_bee Shonan/Tokyo-based DJ blending deep, organic, tribal, afro & latin rhythms inspired by life between Japan, the Netherlands & Mexico. NEKO MAFIA / @nekomafia_ A queer-majority, all-female DJ collective redefining Tokyo’s club culture through inclusive, genre-crossing from house to heavy bass music. THE PEOPLE IN FOG / @djsodeyama The house-driven alias of DJ Sodeyama, He blends hypnotic grooves, jazz influences, and rolling rhythms. A respected figure in Japan’s underground electronic scene, with releases in labels including трип and Dynamic Reflection. 🌿Ikebana @manato_itsubo 🪄Space design @makotosaito__ 🖼️Art expo @art_gallery_kohei_omae 🎵 Tokyo by DEMUJA ~ FEEL THE MUSIC ~ 📅 MAY 23 (SAT) ⏰ 22:00 - ☀️ 📍 @midnight_east & @azumaya_shibuya 🎟️ Ticket link on bio 🔗 🍇 @querico_tokyo 🍇

Our next EP is “Agni” by @djsodeyama A mainstay in the Tokyo electronic music scene since the early 90's, his work spans across a wide spectrum of music while maintaining a clear sense of precision and sonic identity. The release features a four-track excursion that morphs through realms of textural techno and psychedelia. You can listen to the premiere of “Soma” exclusively on @oslatedjeju - link in bio. “Agni” lands on 18th May. 🏰 🌀 🐦‍🔥 Artwork by @thebigfatminimalist Animation by @aman_dsgn Mastered by @shft.in at @audiosol.in

日付変わって本日火曜日の夜は久々の西麻布。 Sofiyaちゃんのパーティーに呼んで頂きました。 95’のスーパーヒットテクノトラック『Watch me now』を生み出したSecret Cinemaとも久々の再会。 是非お立ち寄り下さいませ Pls DM me if you come

今晩明け日曜朝からアフターでDJです。 場所は改装とサウンドシステムを入れ替えた新生OATHです。 OATHは意外と久々。 今晩遊び足りない人、是非お立ち寄り下さい。 お待ちしております。

AUMATRA Vol. II Next track spotlight: DJ Sodeyama – Kigal. Included on AUMATRA Vol. II, now available for pre-order on our Bandcamp. Official release date: April 24th.

おめでとう御座います🍾 あっと言う間の26年。 オープン当初からお世話になっているWOMBの26周年パーティーでDjです。 今まで、多分10回近く共演させてもらっているRichie Hawtinと、昨年10月の大阪以来の再び。 今月は3度目の共演となるOCCA。 各フロア共に素晴らしいラインアップが揃っております。 僕はオープンからリッチーまで。 混雑が予想されますので、お早めのご来場お願いします！ DM me if you come.