The very first interview with the Japanese techno producer about the release of 2001’s “Ship-Scope,” performing live, and the evolution of his songcraft. Plus: His favorite records of all time.
Ship-Scope landing on Chain Reaction in 2001 and then essentially nothing for over a decade makes this interview feel genuinely rare in ways that most artist interviews don't. The question about performing live and how he approaches that in contrast to the studio must have been a delicate one to navigate given how protective he has always been of his process. The records themselves are so self-contained that it's almost surprising he agreed to discuss them at all.
haha love how succinct and nonchalant his responses are. he's clearly in it for a fundamental love of music and nothing else.
sleeping rules, great to meet a fellow sleep head
This was amazing, thanks.
humble king who loves music. ty joshua for the interview and list of shinichi’s favorite tracks!
What a scoop. Chapeau!
Shinichi Atobe's music is so pretty! I love the photo in the Love of Plastic video.
this interview made my day
Ship-Scope landing on Chain Reaction in 2001 and then essentially nothing for over a decade makes this interview feel genuinely rare in ways that most artist interviews don't. The question about performing live and how he approaches that in contrast to the studio must have been a delicate one to navigate given how protective he has always been of his process. The records themselves are so self-contained that it's almost surprising he agreed to discuss them at all.
thank you!
"Literally just ask all your favorite artists for interviews—it’s that simple." Fantastic!
Now i love him ever more (if that was possible)
Thanx for interviewing him
there's a lot of useful information (even for people like me who try to produce like him).
💜