DJ James Carstensen has been into all aspects of sound editing since he was eighteen but it wasn't until purchasing his first set of turntables at the age of twenty did he realise his potential as a DJ. It wasn't long before he was hitting up residencies in various nightspots across Australia before moving to Japan in 2005. His eclectic tastes developed during his lounge DJ days playing electro, house, hip-hop, acid-jazz and deep house bring a fresh and unique style to his club performances.

James has guest DJed numerous clubs across Tokyo such as Warehouse, Womb and Velours as well as and private events for clients including Sony and the British Embassy. His recent projects include his 'Neon Noise' party (electro/house/techno) at Ultra Lounge Roppongi and Tokyo Electro, a project aimed at organising events and promoting the electro scene in Tokyo. On the production front James has released several bootlegs and is increasingly incorporating live elements into his sets, from sampling to improv sessions with live musicians throughout Tokyo. His eccentric style, love of vinyl and for sharing his music with the crowd make him a bona fide floor filler.

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