An evening of experimental and exploratory music bringing together artists from Tokyo’s underground scene, spanning psychedelic rock, electronics, improvisation, drone and minimalism.
2026.06.28 (Sun)
@ Knock Koenji
OPEN 18:30 / DOOR ¥2500 + 1 drink
Shizuo Uchida and TOMO are members of the Tokyo psychedelic group Archeus, known for extended improvisation, drone and exploratory forms. Uchida has been active for decades within Japan’s underground music scene through bands, collaborations and solo performances while TOMO’s hurdy gurdy playing brings layered drone textures and acoustic resonance into the duo format.
https://www.instagram.com/shizuo_uchida/
https://www.instagram.com/tomo_hurdy_gurdy/
Takako Minekawa is a Japanese musician and composer whose work spans electronic music, experimental pop, minimalism and sound art. Active since the 1990s, she has released extensively in Japan and internationally, and has collaborated with artists across electronic and experimental music scenes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takako_Minekawa
Cal Lyall (electric guitar) + 坂口光央 | Mitsuhisa Sakaguchi (synth)
Upper Volta is a new duo by Cal Lyall and Mitsuhisa Sakaguchi. Combining electric guitar, synthesizer and improvisation, the project moves between ambient texture, repetition and open-ended song structures.
https://callyall.bandcamp.com/
https://enjyaqu.com/
HI-RAY is a Tokyo-based DJ known for eclectic selections spanning experimental electronics, psychedelic music, ambient sound, dub and underground dance music.
Previously KOENJI ONE was in the same location.
Head out the south exit of Koenji Station and go right until you reach the covered shopping arcade called Pal. Head down Pal and just after Village Vanguard, turn right. Go past the Seiyu and Bar One is on the right, in the basement of a building just after the 7-11.