Atsushi Maeda
Always with the intent to “leave the floor astonished”, his DJ style focuses on taking the
audience to a state they have never experienced before.
As the founder of rural, the open air event which takes place in summer, he has consistently
provided new musical experiences for the people. The concept of rural is something he keeps
in mind when he performs.
In recent years, after some time away, Atsushi resumed his active role as a DJ. In March of
2024, in celebration of rural’s 15th anniversary, he embarked on a EU tour, presenting distinctive
sets that represent the very essence of rural. He has captivated crowds at festivals across Asia,
including Organik Festival in Taipei, Karma Kastle and Wonderfruit in Thailand, as well as clubs
such as Bassiani in Tbilisi, The Block in Tel Aviv, 1986 Gallery in Vilnius, and Ankali in Prague.
In November 2024, rural embarked on a North and South American tour, with events lined up at venues like Basement in New York, Barn Radio in Portland, Flash Club in Washington D.C, and collaboration parties with collectives in Colombia such as Move Medellin and El Rio, both of which have been gaining attention in the recent techno scene.
At Wonderfruit, as the curator for the 428 Stage f.k.a. Catch 428, he gathered influential figures from various Asian countries. While techno remained a focal point, he presented variations of the
main concept over the four-day festival. Additionally, he demonstrated his expertise by evolving
the festival's underground aspect in terms of production, including the sound team with whom
they had shared years of experiences at rural open air, which garnered positive feedback.



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