A cult figure of epic proportions, Japan’s DJ Nobu distils decades of experience into a sound that knows no horizons. From krautrock to abstract ambient to industrial, Nobu’s tastes are guided by his concept of a 'sonic stimulant'—music that challenges, drives, and exhilarates. One genre that remains close to his heart, however, is techno—albeit a version shattered into gleaming, kaleidoscopic forms in his deft hands. His label, Bitta, and his own standout productions stand in testament to this provocative sensibility, including 2024's '泡 (Abuku)', a split release with techno-maverick and kindred spirit Wata Igarashi. A master of boundless exploration, Nobu continues to expand the edges of the dancefloor—and the mind.