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Astro aka Akihisa Takahashi (Osaka Japan)
Astro, also known as Akihisa Takahashi, began producing techno music in 1999 during his high school years, starting his career as a teenage trackmaker and DJ. At the age of 20, he became the youngest-ever resident DJ at UnderLounge, one of the most popular and largest clubs in the Kansai region at the time, supporting numerous internationally renowned artists as a front act.
In September 2004, he released a 3-track EP titled "N47" (12-inch vinyl) on Elephanthaus Records, a Chicago/Detroit-based label associated with Cristian Varela. The release gained significant attention after being supported by leading DJs such as Richie Hawtin, Christian Smith, Marco Bailey, Josh Wink, Technasia, and Kevin Saunderson.
After this release, he paused his music production activities for several years, but made a full return in November 2022. In June 2024, his work was recognized by top techno producer Christian Smith, leading to the release of his original track "Celestia" on the prestigious techno label TRONIC’s compilation album Treatment Vol.1. The track received support from DJs such as Pagano and Karotte, attracting attention within the scene.
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Astro, also known as Akihisa Takahashi, began producing techno music in 1999 during his high school years, starting his career as a teenage trackmaker and DJ. At the age of 20, he became the youngest-ever resident DJ at UnderLounge, one of the most popular and largest clubs in the Kansai region at the time, supporting numerous internationally renowned artists as a front act.
In September 2004, he released a 3-track EP titled "N47" (12-inch vinyl) on Elephanthaus Records, a Chicago/Detroit-based label associated with Cristian Varela. The release gained significant attention after being supported by leading DJs such as Richie Hawtin, Christian Smith, Marco Bailey, Josh Wink, Technasia, and Kevin Saunderson.
After this release, he paused his music production activities for several years, but made a full return in November 2022. In June 2024, his work was recognized by top techno producer Christian Smith, leading to the release of his original track "Celestia" on the prestigious techno label TRONIC’s compilation album Treatment Vol.1. The track received support from DJs such as Pagano and Karotte, attracting attention within the scene.
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Released↓ ・Tronic (SWN,2025,TR520,EP) ・Tronic (SWN,2024,TR498,VA) ・Elephanthaus (USA,2004,ER20,EP)
