Yousuke Yukimatsu (stylised at ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U), is a Japanese DJ and producer.[1][2][3]

He is from Osaka, Japan, and is known for having participated in the underground music scene of that city.[4] He first played alongside DJ Nobu in 2014, and later played alongside Oneohtrix Point Never.[2] In 2020 he released the mix album Midnight is Comin' under the Singapore label Midnight Shift.[5][1]

He originally worked in construction, and then abandoned his job to DJ full-time after being diagnosed with brain cancer in 2016.[2] He has performed regularly at Berlin's Atonal festival.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U: Midnight Is Comin'". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  2. ^ a b c d "Aural renegade: ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U's bewildering blends will touch your heart and blow your mind". Mixmag. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  3. ^ Russell, Chris (2020-03-30). "Tokyo DJs and owners say closing clubs to curb virus is easier said than done". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  4. ^ "The End Of Fantasy: Tokyo's New Rebel Music Culture · Feature ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  5. ^ Kahan, Kim (2022-06-08). "Top New Albums from Japan: May 2022". Tokyo Weekender (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-05-04.