Umeda Quattro

Tom Jenkinson, AKA Squarepusher, is returning to Japan this spring and this time he is bringing along some friends to back him up. Shobaleader One is the name of Squarepusher’s band, which originally formed in 2010, but just started touring in 2016. The identities of the other band members remain a mystery because they all wear LED masks and use pseudonyms, but their musical skills are undeniable. They play a mix of original music and live versions of Squarepusher’s electronic tracks. The first live footage they released on the Squarepusher Youtube page was a performance of Squarepusher’s Theme from his debut 1996 LP, Feed Me Weird Things. It was clear from the start of his career that Jenkinson had ambition and broad taste, combining jazz bass riffs with breakbeats to create a new hybrid sound. Over the years, Jenkinson has continued to mix and match styles as he pleases, seamlessly moving from jazz grooves, to Amen breaks, to disco, to acid. It is rare to see a musician who blends so many styles attempt to reproduce their electronic music with a live band. The Tokyo show sold out quickly so be sure to grab a ticket ahead of time. It is bound to be an amazing night.

Shobaleader One (IDM/Jazz Fusion)
• Live: Shobaleader One, Nisennenmondai • Open: 6:30pm • Admission: ¥6,000 • Where: Umeda • Tel: 06-6311-8111 • club-quattro.com/umeda