Jap Jap news & updates

July 4, 2011: Roberto Alborghetti's images

"Lacer/Actions" street-artworks meet Jap Jap's music in a videoclip that shows images from Roberto's huge collection of ripped advertisings. The soundtrack, a preview of Jap Jap's upcoming album "The Ever Expanding Light", inspired Roberto Alborghetti to work on images supporting the music.

The evocative, suggestive and dream-like sound goes very well together with the "Lacer/Actions" images that Roberto Alborghetti takes of city walls and ad billboards from around the world. The clip gathers and mixes up different languages, from street art to video art, from music to photography.

Check out the clip on Youtube or read the full article on Roberto's blog.

June 23, 2011: The Ever Expanding Light

This last year I've been very busy in the studio working on my 4th full-length solo album "The Ever Expanding Light". The digital only release will feature 12 new original relaxing songs. For those who want a preview: I put up the title-track as a FREE download! Another track from the album called "Wind tears" can be streamed on my Facebook page. I'm very interested in your thoughts on these tracks, so please leave me a comment. I appreciate ANYTHING you say!

November 1st, 2010: tono vala collaboration with Morgenfish

I proudly introduce the tono vala debut release! Blissful chillout electronica, a truly beautiful ambient idm project together with Michaël Jacobs (Morgenfish). The mini-album is available worldwide now! Stream the complete mini-album here, get a direct download from itunes or directly from the artist website, or pick up the special edition digipack, limited to 100 copies! Available NOW for ?9,99 including shipping from the tono vala webshop

September 19, 2010: Brim Liski - Fight (Jap Jap Remix)

Brim Liski emerged organically from my long-distance friendship and collaboration with producers Ryan Policky (from A Shoreline Dream) and Justin Gitlin (Cacheflowe) in the U.S. We have put together a self-titled EP for digital release.

"At first listen, it's easy to hear equal parts shoegaze and electronic influences, calling to mind an icy musical child from acts like Depeche Mode & Massive Attack. Imagine a treacherous night trek through an arctic setting, then soundtrack it with these four minutes. It's dark. It's atmospheric. It's beautiful." (Filter Magazine)

Check out the music video from my remix of the epic chillout track "Fight":

December 12, 2009: Veia Traversina remix for Mathon

Jap Jap is part of the Via Mala Remix album by Mathon. The digital album, released by Everestrecords, features beautiful chillout songs: ambient revisits to the infamous Via Mala trail - giving a new dimension to the original Mathon soundscapes. Jap Jap pictures an integrative piece of music in pop style, while visiting the suspension bridge Veia Traversina. This bridge leads the listener on a trail through the magically mystic woods to finally reach Zillis. Other remixes by top indie artists Mathias Grassow and Tomas Weiss, Emanuele Errante, Benfay, Fernando Lagreca, Pe Lang, Gunter Adler, Alexandre Navarro, Strotter Inst.

Listen to Jap Jap's Veia Traversina remix on Soundcloud or preview the entire album from the releasepage. Buy the album directly from the Everestrecords Shop or iTunes

February 28, 2009: New EP "A Resonant Discovery" available for FREE!

The new Jap Jap release for netlabel Monotonik is available as a free download! The EP consists of varied doses of tracky pieces coupled with evolving melodic motifs, which go through different moods: from chillout ambient to more uptempo material. Jap Jap's signature style of solidly produced minimal yet melodic style of dance...

"A Resonant Discovery" features 6 tracks and a remix by Morgenfish (NL)

December 15, 2008: Dutch Big Prize competition results

The day after my gig I woke up with a feeling of emptiness: what I've been looking forward to for such a long time is now in the past...

The performance was a thrill! Unfortunately, I didn't win the competition. One of the judges approached me after the gig. She told me that the commercial dance-acts that can be programmed "safely", made the most chance of winning. She wanted to give me a figurative pat on the back and let me know I put on a great show with lots of musicality. She also told me that they discussed my act for a long time before rendering their final decision.

The fact that I'm producing a lot of different styles is my strength, but it makes the road to recognition harder. She advised me not to focus on the Dutch market, because here they like to categorize. She mentioned Belgium and the UK. I had hoped the judges could look past this and spot talent and musicality, without questioning if the Dutch audience is ready for it. Acts who define their style so extremely tight, with no room for experimentation and innovation keep winning because it appeals to a broader audience. That's certainly not what I am about. I aspire to evolve...

I gained a great experience and my adventure only just started! I'd like to thank everyone for their support!

October 16, 2008: Jap Jap Finalist in the Dutch Big Prize!

Jap Jap is a finalist in the category dance/producers in the most important Dutch competition for undiscovered national artists: the Dutch Big Prize! After 30 minutes of airtime on national radiostation 3FM the jury selected Jap Jap to perform during the final in Amsterdams popular venue the Melkweg. Make sure you be there and support Jasper Saturday the 13th of December 2008. Thanks for everyone who voted online!

June 24, 2008: A Shoreline Dream & Ulrich Schnauss - NeverChanger (Jap Jap Remix) released!

So it begins with a quality shoegaze collective who collaborate with the master of texture and have it remixed with chillout flair. Simple enough to follow? Good. Well, this song is dynamic as all things and will pillage the depths of your mind with its swirling melodies.

"NeverChanger" is almost sold out! The first batch of the EP is selling like wildfire. The disc contains the original co-produced track with Ulrich Schnauss as well as a dubgaze mix by Cacheflowe and an absolutely blissful remix by Jap Jap, one of the best electronica songs. This is a special physical release, as it was originally slated to be digital only, but a short run of discs were made specifically for toneVENDOR.
Order now or cry later!!

June 20, 2008: Marco - A Dreamer Who Loves You (Jap Jap Remix)

Dutch singer songwriter Marco presented his debut EP "A Dreamer Who Loves You" in the P60 venue Amstelveen. A special remix of the title-track by Jap Jap was included on the release. Listen to the EP including the Jap Jap remix in the music-player on marco-music.nl

April 08, 2008: Foals - Electric Bloom (Jap Jap Electrodandy Mix)

Check out Jap Jap's entry for the Foals remix competition hosted by last.fm. An uplifting electrorock track that spreads a lot of love! Download it for FREE here!

March 25, 2008: The new full length album "This Is Where We'll End is out now!

Melodic chillout electronica with dreampop, shoegaze and postrock influences. A blend of ambient electronica and structures, melodies, and rhythms. A connection between the elongated ambience of Boards of Canada and the guitar-sourced drones and sweeps of My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive. Echoing chords, playful melodies and lush, warm sounds. "This Is Where We'll End" is enchanting and epic...



Order a high quality direct download in the japjap.net shop.

March 02, 2008: New cd releases!

The EP that was planned for a release on Ronin Collective is cancelled as Ronin Collective suddenly seized to exist: Labelowner Vince pulled the plug... The good news is that the EP has evolved to a full length album with 12 great new tracks! The album "This Is Where We'll End" will be released on Dutch online distributor DJTRX. The releasedate is set for the 25th of march. The album features vocals from Lonneke (NL), the chapman stick by Fucisticko (IT) and a remix by the talented Morgenfish (NL). The track "All For You" was inspired by a track written by good friend and fan Anto Dudgeon (UK). So... stay tuned, the waiting is almost over! Listen to previews from the tracks in the releases section!

October 31, 2007: Jap Jap's new release delayed

The new Jap Jap EP "This Is Where We'll End" on Ronin Collective is now scheduled for release in february 2008. Jap Jap will be travelling to New Zealand for 3 months. After his return the EP will released as soon as possible!

October 18, 2007: Jap Jap's relaxing songs & Animoto

Jap Jap's music is selected for use with Animoto video's. Animoto is a web application that automatically generates professionally produced videos from user-uploaded images. Go check it out! Create a free video up to 30 seconds and make sure to select Jap Jap's music!

February 28, 2007: "Jap Club's" first tryout results

Jap Jap's live project has lifted off! Yesterday evening the Jap Club did a first rehearsal tryout in Amsterdam's new Melody Line. For a first time the results were great!

February 14, 2007: "Wish For Impossible Things" relaxing music online released!

Jap Jap's 2nd full album "Wish For Impossible Things" has been released. Get your copy today! Order a direct download of the mp3's.

February 12, 2007: Jap Jap goes live!

Jap Jap has set the first date for rehearsal with brother Sebastiaan Boer (drums) and Marco Buffing (guitar). The "Jap Club" will play new material as well as existing songs. Eventually we'll get on stage and amaze everyone. It'll rock!!

February 8, 2007: Vocals from Mike Milosh

Trough Myspace I got in contact with Mike Milosh. He released two amazing albums at Plugsound. He has promised me to add vocals to one of my tracks after his 3rd album is finished in about 2 months. Another collaboration is planned with the amazing Troupe (Apegenine).

February 5, 2007: Publishing agreement

Jap Jap is exploring the possibilities of publishing work in the US. Kimgerly, founder of beatsforsale.com, music critic and former journalist for The TongueBath Tub with connections at CD Baby has been very helpful and will likely be my official publisher. This will be a serious networking opportunity into the industry.

January 18, 2007: New website

For the online release of the new Jap Jap album "Wish For Impossible Things" it was time for a redesign and restructuring of the japjap.net website. Samples of all updated releases are available as well as an exclusive preview demotrack with unreleased material.

January 10, 2007: Jap Jap signs with DJTRX.com

Jap Jap has signed a downloadcontract with DJTRX.com to release most of his work including the new album "Wish For Impossible Things" for online distribution. Among these about 25 online distributors are some well known services like Beatport and iTunes.

January 4, 2007: Sundance Film Festival

Jap Jap's remix of A Shoreline Dream's "Saturday Morning" has been added to a very special sampler that will be distributed throughout the upcoming Sundance Film Festival. If you go, make sure to pick up a copy!