Wata Igarashi lands on Dekmantel with the full techno velocity of ‘My Supernova’

Wata Igarashi’s debut album for Dekmantel, ‘My Supernova’, presents a clear statement of where the Tokyo-born, now-Amsterdam-based producer stands in 2025.

Thirteen years into his career, Igarashi brings together the looping structures and layered synth work that have defined his sound, shaping them into a cohesive nine-track record.

He describes it as “a self-portrait of me in 2025”, reflecting the influence of his relocation to Amsterdam and the busy touring schedule that has informed his recent output.

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His first single, ‘Shockwave’, introduces the album’s energy perfectly. Its buzzing synths form a looping, high-speed melody that feels like a chase in motion, constantly shifting direction as layers of percussion build around it.

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The second released track, ‘Unleashed’, takes a darker approach. Static tones and warped pitches ride over a dense percussive framework, creating a dizzying sense of disorientation in the best possible way.

From tunnelling rhythms and psychoactive arpeggios to ecstatic propulsion and dizzying introspection, ‘My Supernova’ captures Igarashi at full velocity.

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Amira Waworuntu is Mixmag Asia’s Managing Editor, follow her on Instagram.

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