Masahiro Takahashi

Chanoyu in May Fri, May 15 21:30 - 23:30 @tranzac292 Guest producer: @matthewbaileymusic Guest improvisers: @missngmusic and Ted Crosby ---- The title "Chanoyu" refers to the Japanese tea ceremony 🍵 , where host and guest are equals, focused on creating a singular time and space together (Ichigo Ichie).

Big shout out to @klassic_kool_shoppe and @sloweditions for collaborating on the art and design for In Another. The inspiration was based on Zhangzi’s parable “Butterfly’s dream.” A man became a butterfly in his dream, and when he woke up, he didn’t know whether the butterfly was dreaming of being a man or a man was dreaming of being a butterfly. I love how the cover artwork evolved from 2D to 3D, and back to 2D again. Alicia and Eunice experimented with an overhead projector to create a hybrid image. From the vantage point of a basement studio, an out of focus butterfly and collaged characters from the dream world and nature blow in from the window, in and out of frame. To me, the artwork captured a moment where imagination and reality blur.

This May, Midnight In A Perfet World is bringing some of your favorite artists and DJs on to share small piece of their personal music library: 5.3 | @chineseamericanbear (@moshimoshimusic ) 5.10 | @ohjeseul of @plashband (@porchlightcofffee ) 5.17 | @amy.g.adiaga (@pschichotline ) 5.24 | @jumpsource (@anaffisanaff ) 5.31 | @ttmasa (@telephoneexplosionrecords ) Listen live Sundays at midnight PT or later in the archive on the KEXP mobile app.

Coming up in just 1 month, singular songwriter Eric Chenaux (with Ryan Driver) and experimental guitar maverick Rafael Toral (Drag City Records) co-headline a special TONE concert on May 14th at Standard Time. Local electronic avant pop vibe setter Masahiro Takahashi opens the night in duo with saxophonist Brodie West. Come for the sonic delights, stay for the hang. $30 Adv in the linktree 8pm All Ages See you there!

I’ve been looking forward to hosting my monthly residency Chanoyu @tranzac292 , again! This season, I’m taking a more collaborative creation approach—guest producer, improvisers, and myself experimenting together. Sometimes well-prepared, sometimes that “Against The Clock” vibes. Fri, April 17 21:30 - 23:30 Tranzac Southern Cross Guest producer: @leeparadiso (electribe) Guest improvisers: @islacraigmusic & @vicsanointedfavourites (voices, etc) Host: Masahiro (ableton) 2 sets of spontaneous jamming, likely leaning to Downtempo. ---- The title "Chanoyu" refers to the Japanese tea ceremony 🍵 , where host and guest are equals, focused on creating a singular time and space together (Ichigo Ichie).

My new album "In Another" is out today! 新譜『In Another』リリース日です！ Over the past few years, I've been looking for inspiration in the world around me — going to shows, having conversations, playing with people. Thinking about what I actually want to make, and what I might offer to music right now. I think this album captured that human warmth. It started in the spring of 2025, sitting in co-producer Joseph's studio Aytche, listening to demos and talking through arrangement ideas. Over the following months, a group of friends (also known as The Wrecking Crowd!) shaped these songs into what they are. When Chris and Doro added their voices in September, I could see what this record wanted to be. Alicia and Eunice made the music visible 🦋 Huge thanks to Joseph for shaping this into what it is. To Sandro, who became more than a mastering engineer — my artist counselor lol. To Nick, for the mentorship. To Eunice, for keeping me true to my art. And to Telephone Explosion for supporting local music! Thanks for listening. I hope this album finds its way into your everyday! Masahiro Available on all platforms. LP available worldwide through @redeyeworldwide co-produce / engineer / mix / sax / flute / ewi : Joseph Shabason mastering : Sandro Perri artwork : Alicia Nauta & Eunice Luk album bio / cello : Nick Storring bass / keys : Bram Gielen vocal arrangement / vocals / keys : Chris A. Cummings lap steel : Christine Bougie vocals : Dorothea Paas vibes : Michael Davidson percussion : Philippe Melanson guitar / keys : Thom Gill trumpet / flugelhorn : Vincent Spilchuk Special thanks to: Tania Gill, Matthew Bailey, Madeleine Ertel, Masayuki Tomita, Ruoh and Takao Made Possible with the support of FACTOR & Ontario Creates. Produced with the support of the City of Toronto through Toronto Arts Council. @factorcanada @torontoartscouncil @ontariocreates #poweredbytac

“No Kings,” the 3rd single is out now! Huge thanks to @markerstarling for the incredible vocal arrangements. New album “In Another” Releases March 20 (In-store worldwide March 27th) on @telephoneexplosionrecords . Available worldwide through @redeyeworldwide “No Kings” Credits co-produce / engineer / mix /sax / flute : Joseph Shabason mastering : Sandro Perri artwork : Alicia Nauta & Eunice Luk bass: Bram Gielen vocal arr. / vocals : Chris A. Cummings vocals : Dorothea Paas vibes : Michael Davidson percussion : Philippe Melanson guitar / keys : Thom Gill trumpet : Vincent Spilchuk Made Possible with the support of FACTOR & Ontario Creates. Produced with the support of the City of Toronto through Toronto Arts Council. #poweredbytac @factorcanada @torontoartscouncil @ontariocreates

I'm honored to be opening for Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore. So happy to be sharing the stage with Mary again. Brodie West (sax), Thom Gill (guitar), and Blake Howard (percussion) will join my set! March 17 at The Great Hall

Join me for the "In Another" Bandcamp listening party this Friday! It's the first chance to listen to the entire album together. Let's chat, hang out and have a great time :) Online! Free! Friday, March 6th 9 pm (EST) / 6 pm (PST) Saturday, March 7th 11 am (日本時間) / 1 pm (AEDT) RSVP (👇 or link in bio) masahirotakahashi.bandcamp.com/merch/in-another-listening-party

The 2nd single 'Queen West Butterfly" is out now🦋Link in bio. Save the date! Bandcamp listening party on March 6. New album "In Another" Releases March 20 (In-store worldwide March 27th) on @telephoneexplosionrecords . LP/digital pre-order is available. Available worldwide through @redeyeworldwide bass : Bram Gielen @braaaaaaaam vocals : Dorothea Paas @dorotheapaas sax / co-produce / engineer / mix : Joseph Shabason @josephshabason vibes : Michael Davidson @md_vibes electronic percussion : Philippe Melanson guitar : Thom Gill @isthisthomas artwork : Alicia Nauta & Eunice Luk @klassic_kool_shoppe @sloweditions mastering : Sandro Perri @sandro__perri Made Possible with the support of FACTOR & Ontario Creates. Produced with the support of the City of Toronto through Toronto Arts Council. #poweredbytac @factorcanada @torontoartscouncil @ontariocreates

I’m excited to announce my new album In Another. This album has been made with the inspiration and friendships I found in Toronto. I've experienced so many amazing performances and learned so much from the community. The first single Dreamies is out. LP/digital pre-order is available. Link in bio. Releases March 20 (In-store worldwide March 27th) on Telephone Explosion @telephoneexplosionrecords . Available worldwide through @redeyeworldwide 3/20に新しいアルバム『In Another』をLP/デジタルでリリースします。 co-produce / engineer / mix : Joseph Shabason @josephshabason mastering : Sandro Perri @sandro__perri artwork : Alicia Nauta & Eunice Luk @klassic_kool_shoppe @sloweditions words : Nick Storring @nickstorring musicians: bass / keys : Bram Gielen @braaaaaaaam vocal arr. / vocals / keys : Chris A. Cummings @markerstarling lap steel : Christine Bougie @christinebougie vocals : Dorothea Paas @dorotheapaas sax / flute / ewi : Joseph Shabason cello : Nick Storring @nickstorring vibes : Michael Davidson @md_vibes percussion : Philippe Melanson guitar / keys : Thom Gill @isthisthomas trumpet / flugelhorn : Vincent Spilchuk @vincent_spilchuk Made Possible with the support of FACTOR & Ontario Creates. Produced with the support of the City of Toronto through Toronto Arts Council. #poweredbytac @factorcanada @torontoartscouncil @ontariocreates

東京の古着屋 @paletown の１０周年(おめでとう!)コンピレーションに @hotspring.music とのコラボレーションで新曲を提供しました。LP/デジタルで。 @hotspring.music and I collaborated on a compilation celebrating the 10th anniversary of @paletown , a lovely vintage shop in Tokyo, which is now available on LP and digital! V.A. / SOUNDS OF THE BLUE GREENS /album/sounds-of-the-blue-greens A 1.Intro 2.Bob Desaulniers – Inoshishi 3.Unity (feat. Cher Strauberry) – Big Things To Come 4.Aki Tsuyuko & Ippei Matsui – Sweet Cycle 5.Norio – Chiri B 1.Itasca (feat. Nicole Lawrence) – Carolina Man 2.The Stone Rollers – The Shell Song 3.Satomimagae (feat. Glacis) – Susumu 4.Masahiro Takahashi & Hotspring – Dreams 4 5.5AM – Amo Mastered by Takenori Goto Cover Art by Jen Shear Design by Shuichi Kawabe BG Logo Design by Ippei Matsui