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![Evaporation: An Exploration of the Quiet Wanderers of Tokyo
In modern Japan, where data defines identity, there exists a quiet countercurrent: the Johatsus. They slip through the cracks of an overconnected society, leaving behind their life and identities. The film explores their central question through Goro Koyama, a private investigator who focuses on finding the Johatsus: What do people find in the absence that compels them to disappear from society? What began for Gustav Olsson [gustav_ols] as a potential feature documentary turned into a short film as they discovered the “intensity and mystery of this hidden world”.
In Evaporation, Goro Koyama appears as himself, alongside Wataru Narita [watarunrt], who plays the role of a 21-year-old who chose to disappear. Many of the stills are often shot at the crack of dawn, or the depths of the night – times of the day when the Johatsus move through the city with the greatest freedom.
Rather than chasing drama, Evaporation moves in quiet observation. Joen Bergenrud’s [jo.en] cinematography lingers in close-ups and intimate exchanges, pulling us into Goro’s gaze as he searches for Tokyo’s “quiet wanderers.” Ronald Heu’s [gitarrzan] score drifts between tension and pockets of calmness, while Pär Davidsson’s [unitedpar] mixes in the sound of Tokyo, a rapidly moving city that does not wait for anyone. The film’s visuals and sounds build a world that feels both tender and haunted.
Blurring the line between fiction and documentary, Gustav tells the story of the Johatsus and a realm of secrecy and shadowed comfort that challenges the boundaries between presence and absence.
Director, Producer: Gustav Olsson gustav_ols
DOP: Joen Bergenrud jo.en
Sound Design: Pär Davidsson unitedpar
Composer: Ronald Heu gitarrzan
Additional Research & Translation: Mayu Yamashita mayuymst
Production Company: GADE18 gade18film
Featuring:
Goro Koyama as Himself
Wataru Narita as Lost Man watarunrt
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![NIKE x WINDOWSEN: sabu traverses the Alien World of Sensen Lii
Otherworldly imagery, haute couture craftsmanship and avant-garde potency: few brands match WINDOWSEN’s [windowsen] creative intensity. Founded in 2019 by Chinese designer Sensen Lii [sensenlii], October 13th sees the release of his first collaboration with Nike — projecting metaphysical possibilities of the future onto the Air Max Muse.
Sensen Lii’s imagination has birthed a near indescribable visual cosmos. Extraterrestrial motifs, unearthly silhouettes, bizarre palettes offer a glimpse into the other. The Air Max Muse’s innovative technology, sleek design and elegant angularity thus serves as the perfect template for Lii’s interpretation of the next reality.
Inspired by 90s rave energy and the brand’s signature aesthetic surreality, the shoes come in two colorways: Metallic Silver/Black-Rage Green-White and Metallic Gold/Chili Red-Arora Green-Racer Blue — both featuring shifting prints, detachable charms, and hidden “design riddles.” As one of the most interesting drops of the year, we at Sabu had to dive deeper. Luckily, we the chance to sit down with Lii and discuss.
Q: Tell us about the idea of the alien universe in this campaign!
Lii: It’s about escaping the ordinary. The Air Max Muse is like a portal into a wild, alien world where you can be whoever you want.
Q: How was collaborating with the Nike team on the design?
Lii: Honestly, properly exciting. They really let me push the boundaries and get weird in the best way.
Q: What makes Nike x WINDOWSEN so unique in the sneaker world?
Lii: It’s inspired by sports and style, but it’s more than that, it’s for self-expression in a whole new dimension.
Q: What’s your favourite detail, story, or design piece in this collaboration?
Lii: Love the little alien footprints hidden on the sole, like a secret only you know’s there.
A continuation of Nike’s tradition of championing culture, WINDOWSEN’s Air Max Muse are not only the transformation of a modern classic into a reconceptualization of sport, movement and individuality, but a scene of what is to come from the two’s revolutionary partnership.
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![Between Seoul and Somewhere Else: The Dreamlike Works of Nayeon Kim
Straight out of Seoul, Nayeon Kim [n.a.y.e.o.n.k] is a creative artist whose work spans creative direction, video production, and 3D design, primarily within the K-pop industry. But what sets her apart isn’t her technical ability; it’s how she folds personal memory, intuition, and cultural influence into everything she makes. K-pop has been a part of her life since childhood, long before it became her job, where she started crafting worlds for industry giants such as NewJeans. That deep-rooted connection shows in her sensibility: playful yet precise, emotionally open yet never predictable. She’s drawn to the genre’s ever-evolving nature, how it constantly absorbs new ideas and aesthetics, and she brings that same fluidity into her creative process.
Outside of her main work, Nayeon continues to build a world of her own through independent projects like TOKYO ELECTRIC LOVE, AND BLUE, and The Girl From Hayama. Where these pieces aren’t side work but rather glimpses into how she sees and feels, crafted outside commercial expectations. Her work reflects a long-standing fascination with Japanese culture, especially the music and manga that shaped her early imagination. She frequently draws inspiration from Japanese music videos of the ’90s and 2000s, a visual language rich with soft surrealism, cinematic restraint, and a sense of untold stories.
Nayeon isn’t trying to push a single message. What drives her is curiosity, a desire to imagine freely, to create things that invite others to bring their meanings. She loves the idea that someone might see her work and come away with a completely different story. It’s not about control. It’s about offering a world for someone else to wander through.]()
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![The Vision Behind Timberland’s Icons: Miyako Bellizzi
Behind Timberland’s latest campaign, sabukaru had the chance to sit down with the person working tirelessly behind the scenes: stylist & costume designer Miyako Bellizzi [miyakobellizzi].
You may already know her work without even realizing it. Miyako is the brain behind the character-defining looks of Uncut Gems & Good Time.. She describes her role as a “cultural anthropologist with a specialization in clothing,” and when you hear her talk about process, it makes perfect sense. Every project starts with total immersion: reading scripts, visualizing worlds, and pulling references not just from books or archives, but from everyday life, observing people on the street, peeking into closets, and having long conversations with collaborators.
For Miyako, costume design isn’t about chasing aesthetics or creating “cool outfits.” It’s about reality, truth, and making sure what a character wears feels lived-in and honest. That mindset has shaped her career across film, TV, editorial, and print, a journey marked by patience, resourcefulness, and a DIY attitude. It’s also what makes her so respected across industries: her ability to translate culture into wardrobe while never losing sight of authenticity.
That authenticity carried straight into Timberland. When we asked about her references for Skepta, Kiko, and Spike, Miyako told us she tapped into her own adolescence and the ’90s/early 2000s New York energy that made the yellow boot a cultural staple. To her, Timberlands mean Harlem winters, hip-hop, and a way of wearing boots that communicated identity as much as style. It wasn’t just simply about recreating a look, it was about channeling a memory and sharing it with a new generation.
After wrapping a long day on set, Miyako spoke with us about the icons who inspire her, the Japanese phrase she lives by, “仕方がない [shikata ga nai],” and how being unapologetically herself has defined her career. What struck us most was how grounded she remains: grateful, aware of the bigger picture, and always focused on truth over surface.]()
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![GROTESQUE HARDCORE: BODY BAG IN TOKYO
BODY BAG [b0dyba9], a New York-based collective, pushes hardcore EDM to its bounds. Often sitting around 200 BPM, the industrial hymns are oddly soothing with their cacophony of percussion and synths.
Transported through a cyber chamber, rays of light dash by affixed to the cylinder-like light rail. Churning from a slow crawl, the walls begin to blur with the soft whirr of the vehicle roaring to life as it bullets towards your destination. Thrown about, it brings your feet to life. One, two, three, four. One, two, three, four. One, two… four. With sirens blaring in syncopation, what once felt cold as steel finds new warmth. Grotesque yet invigorating, you let the light consume you.
Started by Nurse [r1pnurse] in 2020, he transformed his love for hardcore EDM into something more than himself. Adorned with shrieks and cutty samples, he wears his inspirations on his sleeves from gabber to trance. His influence goes beyond the sonic with him leading the helm of art direction. Drawing heavily from fantasy and gothic styles, witch-like imagery takes center stage in their visuals.
Growing up in Upper West Side, he’s cultivated a team from all over. From Texas-grown DJ Kellen [kelllllllen] who’s brought his ear-crushing mixes that light up the crowd to KING [kinginallcaps] who has brought her love of hard techno and hyperpop from Las Vegas to NYC. Bolstered by m i m i’s [mimignoh] glacier-like trance sets that dance along the ice, Kunt Cobain’s [kunt__cobain] roots in the LA rave scene, and t3chnofairy’s [t3chnofairy] hard techno background from Atlanta, BODY BAG draws from all corners of electronic music while uniting under the banner of hardcore EDM.
Coming to Tokyo, we’re hosting a show with BODY BAG on 11/3 at Circus [circus_tokyo]. Bringing friends like Eera [eera_1], ilykimchi [ilykimchi], and VIPER BLOND [viperblond] and locals like In The Pool [in_the__pool] along with sabukaru’s own ephemer [ephemer.wav], it’s a night you can’t miss.
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![sabukaru meets Paula Einfalt: A Universe Paved by Monster High
A wizard of colors and intelligently curated colorways, Paula Einfalt [paula_einfalt] is a strong minded individual, who as a young designer, walked away from the commercial success of McQueen and started her own brand, Paula Einfalt. You may recognize her as an emerging Central Saint Martins graduate. Her sense of style is an eccentric flash of presence that carries an iridescent allure of textures.
The title of a designer can refer to worldbuilding, and for Paula, that world was shaped by her Monster High dolls—her creative companions and now a lasting influence. Enunciating “her own world,” she pursues the path of a designer because it’s the closest she has come to true happiness: “In a way, I still feel like I’m that young girl who plays with her dolls.”
Taking core inspiration from the 1920s and 50s, sabukaru spoke with Paula about her inner ambition that would never have been satisfied working for a company, the guilt of always needing to give her best, her upbringing, and how she feels that the close-mindedness of her native Croatia fed into all of this.
[Full interview via Link in Bio]
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![DirtyL00ks: The King of Trash Tattoos
In a tattoo world obsessed with clean lines and heavy meaning, [dirtyl00ks] is pushing back—fast, messy, and free. Based in Montréal, Emerik has spent the last decade becoming one of the most recognizable names in the raw, scratchy “trash tattoo” style—redefining what tattoos should look like. “I don’t really know how to tattoo per se,” he says. “I just do it how I do it.”
His designs are unfiltered and impulsive—one flash sheet might show dogs kissing, the next a cowboy with a gun to his head. But behind the chaos is a clear philosophy: tattoos don’t need deep meaning or flawless execution. For DirtyL00ks, it’s about freedom—freedom from rules, from perfection and from the idea that tattoos have to mean anything at all. Whether it’s the ink blasted and layered across his own body or the flash he draws, the approach is the same. He reuses his designs, encourages others to do the same, and rejects the idea that flash should be precious or one-of-a-kind. “Flash was always meant to be repeated,” he says. “That’s the point.”
What started with stick-and-poke tattoos on his wife Anto quickly evolved into a full-time gig, leading DirtyL00ks to leave behind his career in graphic design. These days, the duo share I <3 Dirt, a tattoo studio in Montréal. She's a tattooer, florist, collaborator, and a constant source of creative push. They travel together, tattoo together, and often share the same clients. Walk into their studio, and chances are you’re walking out with a piece of both of them.
Outside of tattooing, he’s out riding motocross through the woods with Anto, walking his dog Mudd, and sketching ideas pulled from thrifted T-shirts, vintage signage, and old trad flash from the ’30s and ’40s. He’s collaborated with brands like Marc Jacobs and Jaded London, and hopes to keep finding new ways for people to connect with his work — whether that’s through high fashion collaborations, one-off illustrations, or original artworks.
Eventually, he dreams of settling on a quiet ranch, tattooing in the sun, surrounded by goats, mud, and total freedom. But for now, Montréal’s still home.
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![Tools For Masochism: February Trash Talks About Latex, Internet Personas, and Obsession
“Influencer” can be a dirty word, with a connotation of being clout-hungry, selfie-saturated, and somehow leading back to a pyramid scheme or something equally dubious. Yes, Joi [februarytrash] at first glance IS an internet persona, spawning imitators with grey contacts, pencil thin brows, and Jolie-esque pouts roaming New York’s Dimes Square. But look closer:
She’s handcuffing herself with custom chains of her own design, pole dancing on Reels for voyeurs (artistically, even sinisterly), firing guns in suburbia wearing Valentino heels, smoking in abandoned houses, and disappearing into a crowd of rubber sex dolls.
Here, the boundary between influencer and performance blurs, and that’s the nebulous space Joi inhabits, making you pause to ask: wait… is this performance art?
It all feels tongue-in-cheek, luring you in through the Insta Baddie genre and then sneaking in something veryyy strange. There’s intent: to self-awarely objectify, to question power and fetishism while documenting these actions for viewers to puzzle over.
IRL, Joi is a trained artist who studied sculpture and crafts objects of masochism: chastity belts, engraved knives, handcuffs, chainmail gowns.
She knows you are looking first at that mirror pic and that you may miss the point. But then there are some who realize she can turn social media into internet art beyond a gallery space. In her words: “On paper, it’s art. Online, it’s just a post.”
In Joi’s own words her work is about “obsession” and “constraint”, the freedom of choosing to be bound, of “voluntarily surrendering to a limit.” These themes are a reaction to her upbringing in strict boarding schools with rigid rules repressing self expression and sexuality.
Now, she’s channeling that philosophy into clothing: small-batch latex designs for her label februarytrash_latex. Complex pieces that squeeze and bind the wearer—a form of wearable confinement and overt sensuality.
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![Aftertaste of Sài Gòn: Van Anh’s World in Motion
Tôn Tôn Bo, known as Van Anh [van______anh], is a photographer, creative director, DJ, and organizer based in Sài Gòn, where the city itself becomes an invisible collaborator in her work. She describes Sài Gòn as a place of speed and decay, fake luxury and authentic heart, where broken beauty lingers like an aftertaste. That tension between chaos and control, digital and flesh, runs through everything she makes, not as a theme she forces, but as something the city leaves behind inside her.
Her practice is expansive but connected. Each role, whether behind the camera, behind the decks, or building events with crews like GÁI NHẢY [gai_nhay.vn] and Dismal [dismal_and], feels like another door into the same world. She treats collaboration as a way of opening those doors wider, seeing new angles, testing limits, and refining her vision through dialogue. From music to nightlife to visual projects, everyone she works with becomes part of her ecosystem, a living archive of perspectives that feed her own.
Bo sees herself as a kind of bridge in Sài Gòn’s underground. The scene is small but charged, driven by impulse and friendship more than structure, and she leans into that energy. By trying things without hesitation, she draws together different people, aesthetics, and disciplines, keeping alive what she calls the city’s strange honesty, a form of ghetto magic where contradictions are not erased but embraced.
Her influences stretch wide, but what matters most is the balance she constantly chases: elegance against darkness, humor against cruelty, violence against delicacy. It’s not shock for shock’s sake, but an exploration of how far beauty can bend before it breaks. Looking forward, she imagines projects that move slower but cut deeper, films, installations, worlds where silence and chaos can live in the same frame.
For Bo, the goal is simple but unyielding: to make space for work that feels alive, unstable, and brutally sincere, a place where people can come undone safely and see themselves reflected in the contradictions she holds open.
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![‘Nostalgic Modernity’ - AFB brings the past to life
Indie sleaze, y2k, Americana — today’s youth yearns for the past. Looking beyond low-rise jeans, loud graphic tees and McBling, the present lacks the hope for the future of previous generations. AFB [afb_afb_afb_afb] operates in this intersection — bringing the optimism of the bygone into the now.
Founded five years ago in Tokyo, each of AFB’s collections take inspiration from a specific time period’s film, music and art. Their first collection for the AW2020 season drew influence from 1969’s Woodstock — complete with vintage washes, tie-dye motifs, and studded accents. SS2022 “Memory of my Youth” is one of the purest examples of 70s’ Americana, with stone-washed denim, star embroideries and cropped varsity jackets.
These historical references don't mean that AFB is mourning. Marked by a distinct idealism evident in their collection names alone — SS2024 being named “POSITIVE ENERGY” — AFB celebrates the old. Bright contrasts, striking slogans, bold design elements transposed onto contemporary streetwear silhouettes transport the hopes of yesterday into today. AFB’s design language reconstructs aesthetic reminiscence from despair and longing into an optimistic outlook — and is the key to their appeal.
Spotted on the most fashion-forward artists including Lil Yachty and Young Thug, AFB has carved out a unique space in the fashion world — bridging retro influence with a forward-looking edge. Staying true to their ethos of 'nostalgic modernity,' their distinct identity has made them a partner for major cultural touchstones, with brands like Disney, Playboy, and Dickies joining their impressive collaboration roster.
In an era of nostalgia, AFB brings a refreshing contrast — honoring days before without being restricted by it. Reinterpreting iconic moments through today’s lens, creating pieces that feel both familiar and unexpected. This balance of reverence and reinvention positions AFB both as a standout force in streetwear and the brand to keep on your watchlist.
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![LATINCORE LEGEND: sabukaru Meets CRRDR
Francisco Corredor, aka CRRDR [c0rred0r], originally from Bucaramanga, Colombia and now based in Berlin, has rewritten the global club rulebook using nothing but a laptop stacked with samples and brought visibility to the work of many other Latin American producers. Shortly after pandemic times ended, he was uploading edits to SoundCloud like sonic grenades. Guaracha was torn apart and reassembled at 200 BPM, reggaetón mutated with the help of hardcore beats that ended up becoming the new global pandemic virus called Latincore.
“Latincore” is an emerging and evolving music and club scene. The term can be controversial, as it sometimes oversimplifies the rich diversity of Latin American music over the past decades. At the same time, it functions as a useful label, bringing visibility to a new wave of artists from South America. Never before have so many Latin American DJs and producers toured the world. CRRDR is one of the standout figures in this movement, firmly representing this vibrant new generation.
His debut full-length Latincore Legend is the debut full-length album from CRRDR. A 25-track odyssey distilling three years of sonic exploration into a fearless reimagination of Latin America’s musical landscapes through the lens of cutting-edge electronic music.
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Off-stage, CRRDR has built platforms too. traampaaa and co-founding muakk.xoxo, spaces for pushing Latin club intensity into new territories and giving platform to newcomer (latin) artists. On-stage, his high-energy sets have turned heads everywhere from Boiler Room’s Hard Dance Series to n_a_a_f_i, and BBC 6 Music, performing shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders of the global club underground.
It’s difficult to talk about the post-pandemic rise of Latin club and electronic music without including CRRDR in the picture. Alongside other incredible producers, he has influenced artists worldwide and proven that Latin America has a lot to offer to the global music scene.
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![Homecoming: Troubled Waters Touches Down at Nubian Harajuku
Troubled Waters [troubledwaters.co], a clothing label founded by Polo Cheng [polo__zheng] & Ken Rao [thisiskenrao], is cooking up something special to end the year with. After touring the world in the past couple of months, holding long lines in New York and maxing out Roden Gray in Vancouver, the brand is ending their exciting run in their home base, Tokyo.
Joining force with renowned fashion boutique Nubian, Troubled Waters presents the full [ACT VI] collection on display. Expect fresh drops, restocks of the sold-out items including the [Trooper Derby], and the debut of our first-ever leather outerwear — [Major’s Leather Blouson].
No compromises. Just energy, community, and the next chapter of TBW.
Location: Nubian Harajuku
Date: 2025/10/10 [Friday]
Time: 18:30–20:00
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![A Lantern of Light: Es.cher Finds Beauty in the Dark
Even in darkness, there is light. As warm guitar tones shine through; soft whirrs soothe the mind’s chaos; and breakbeats offer new perspectives on time, es.cher’s [es.cher] debut mixtape gives us a lantern to follow in the black of night. Accompanied by a “sword” and “shield,” he has been carving out his approach carefully. This time, with guitar in hand, his heart becomes a stream. Free flowing as deer come for nourishment, the current swirls and flows, free of rigid barriers. Letting the gradient meld, es.cher incorporates elements from math rock to shoegaze in order to make dream-like tracks.
The mixtape—scattered sunlight, broken glass—draws inspiration from Russian playwright and short story writer Anton Chekhov, in a letter to his brother: “In descriptions of nature, one must seize on small details, grouping them so that when the reader closes his eyes he gets a picture. For instance, you’ll have a moonlit night if you write that on the mill dam a piece of glass from a broken bottle glittered like a bright little star, and that the black shadow of a dog or a wolf rolled past like a ball.”
Working with a renowned team of photographer Joe Ward [we.1rd] and stylist Luca Wowcyzana [lucawowczyna], es.cher brought these tracks to life through somber imagery. With a hidden face and hands adorned with deposits of time, es.cher retreats from the world in “if,,”: “Don’t go. Waste away with me. All the rivers are covered in dust. Just go back and hide. Your memories stuck in my teeth.”
Based in London, he called upon ultra caro [ultra_caro]—a long term collaborator of A.G. Cook’s [agcook404] label PC Music [pcmus]—for their track “____, close to you.” Like a pair of doves, they intertwine as they spiral downwards in a crash that’s destructive yet cathartic. With superimposed fragments of light, ultra caro calls out with hands open and outstretched: “It’s so easy to take my heart. Take it for me to break it apart.”
Full of reflections and tragic, longing lyrics, it’s a fleshed-out project built from the foundation of “pinwheel.”
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![Memory, Rebellion, Continuity; Weber × KIDS
In a year full of tributes to KIDS, Harmony Korine’s screenplay turned Larry Clark’s cult classic - Weber [weber71] joins the conversation with a capsule that channels the raw, impulsive energy of that filmic world into their signature archive-informed approach.
Shot by Tokyo-based photographer Ryusei Sabi [e_can_z], who spent several years living in New York, the editorial captures the grainy tension, quiet intimacy, and chaotic beauty that defined KIDS. Skaters were cast, and a non-directive approach was embraced on set, a deliberate decision by the Weber team to mirror the emotional spontaneity of the original.
The goal wasn’t to imitate or recreate, but to let the energy emerge organically through a team who could bring that spirit to life on their own terms.
The full collection is accompanied by a curated selection of rare cultural materials, including handmade silkscreen works by artist Ryoya Nakazato [ryoya_nakazato], a collaboration photobook by NY-based label BLANKMAG [blank_mag], and two ultra-limited photo publications by Larry Clark himself: Jonathan & Tiffany (limited to 150 copies worldwide) and CALLED HOME, a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes production of the film and of a New York City that no longer looks, or feels, the same.
Each piece complements the collection’s layered design approach, which reinterprets the film’s scenes and spirit through ink, print, and texture. The collection launches October 10 at Dover Street Market Ginza [doverstreetmarketginza] with wider availability from October 11 at WEBER Tokyo and WEBER online.
Following Blue Velvet earlier this year, KIDS will be the second film featured in the Weber Cinema Club’s [weber_cinema_club] curated screening series. Starting Friday, October 17, the film returns to Japanese theaters for a limited run; restored, recontextualized, and just as haunting as it was three decades ago.
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![Sounds of Silent Hill: Akira Yamaoka’s World of Fog
Beyond the fog and iconic series’ mascot, Pyramid Head, the immersive sound design in Silent Hill has yet to be matched in survival horror. A masterclass in soundtracking our restless dreams, Akira Yamaoka’s [akira_yamaoka] multi-genre craft captures a universal appeal that has caught both acclaim and virality in the series’ newfound relevance.
Every sound in Silent Hill is disarming. From the emptiness of your footsteps to the static white noise when danger lurks ahead. Yamaoka values ambience, and the understated use of silence in unsettling the player’s own descent. Composing melodies that instill a deep sense of melancholy against the often-heavy narrative. It helps elevate Silent Hill’s psychological edge, and perfect the solitary experience found in the best of survival horror.
Unlike Resident Evil’s traditional horror score, Silent Hill strives for the unorthodox. Harsh invasions of noise pervade the player at any moment. From wailing echoes and hushed whispers to the audio-onslaught of rusty metal and air sirens of the otherworld. There’s an intent to challenge the imagination within the player, to never distinguish what’s real or a mere figment of your sanity, to merge the natural with the unnatural.
This variety in Yamaoka’s sound is informed by a wide array of influences. Between blends of trip-hop, industrial, and rock, chiefly inspired by artists such as Trent Reznor (NIN), Depeche Mode,
and Angelo Badalamenti (Twin Peaks). Regular collaborator, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn, also belts
out anthemic rock vocals for the series, with theme songs that interpret the character’s angst
and soaring emotions within the story.
There’s an undeniable appeal to Yamaoka’s work that has kept it culturally relevant throughout the years, often bridging into cross-media. Artists such as Burial, and a host of cloud rap mainstays have sampled the gloom and beauty of Silent Hill to intoxicating results. Tracks are routinely used on TikTok for a surplus of doom-core edits, viral trends for running into a misty abyss, or a quick background soundbite to a user’s disturbing revelation.
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![The Eye of the Abyss: The Legendary Japanese Shoegaze Band, Oeil
Oeil [oeilband], a band formed in Tokyo in 2007, holds a special place in history as one of the best shoegaze bands from Japan. Whether you’re a Fishmans fanatic [fishmans_official], a Pasteboard lover, or a Supercar diehard, Oeil finds itself in the pantheon of Japanese shoegaze with great company. Beginning with four members, the only original member still a part of the band is Hibino Takafumi, the heart of Oeil. From composing and producing “Urban Twilight” entirely by himself to the masterpiece of “Myrtle” he created with vocalist Hoshino Mitsuko—who joined the band in 2008 originally as a bassist—he’s crafted a discography as sweet as “Strawberry Cream.”
Heavily inspired by My Bloody Valentine [mbvofficial], Oeil’s music feels faithful to their predecessors while still making it their own. Standout tracks like “Monstersfilm,” “White,” and “Blurred Lights” nail the wall of sound that’s key to the shoegaze sound while still maintaining the enchanting yet powerful vocals that others often fall flat on.
With two albums on the way that will be released in parallel, Oeil opens their eyelid once again, sharing their view to the world.
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![Your Light ft. George Riley by versesgt
Directed by Xavier Tera
Written by Xavier Tera and Terence Teh
Produced by Twin Brains Films
Teaming up together as Verses GT, the superstar duo of Nosaj Thing [nosajthing] and Jacques Greene [jacquesgreene] come together blending their origins of electronic and house, respectively, into an atmospheric and moody record that showcases their mutual love for deep textures. Self-titled, the record illuminates the light found in the dark.
Directed by Xavier Tera [xaviertera] and written by him and Terence Teh [entertehdragon], “Your Light” finds new life on the streets of Tokyo. Following an older brother grieving his younger brother’s death, it takes a dual-perspective—shifting between a first-hand account and the perspective of the main character’s camera. Looking through multiple lenses, the theme of light (光) acts as a medium to speak on ideas of death, brotherly love, and the duty to protect. Xavier says “I truly believe [light] burns forever. I think that is the beauty of life. It is what you create now will stay forever in one way or another. Life and death are one, not two things. It is said that we might actually be the first generation to live forever. Some say through genetics, some say through an avatar that speaks and thinks like you, but one thing is certain, we are all forever.”
The world Verses GT sculpts is not something to gloss over. Aiming to slow the tempo—where your breath shifts from life-preserving and shallow to a controlled practice that takes in the crisp air—in order to combat the festering anxiety of the spectacle, Verses GT finds a new way to bend light. Taking you along the journey as sounds swirl around from ear to ear, it transports you to a new perspective. A new light. Your light.
sabukaru [sabukaru.online] spoke with Nosaj Thing, Jacques Greene, and Xavier Tera to dive deeper into the story behind the construction of the music video for “Your Light,” the approach each of these artists take in their craft, and the magic behind Nosaj Thing and Jacques Greene’s new self-titled album. To see the full interview, click the link in sabukaru’s bio on Instagram.
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![Mighty Max, Gabber, and Graphic Design: The Eclectic World of Emir Karyo
Full-time graphic designer and visual artist, part-time mischievous explorer, curious soul, mess creator, bootleg fanatic, freestyle sketcher, and high-speed sprinter: behind this not entirely unironic list of job titles hides Emir Karyo [safkan.tehlike]. Just as diverse as this list are the techniques and tools he uses for his work. Born in Istanbul, Emir eventually made his way to The Hague to study graphic design. Having only worked with traditional painting techniques before, like acrylic and oil, the transition from paper to screen intimidated him at first. But by breaking away from rigid design norms and embracing both improvisation and error as just another trick in his repertoire, he unleashed his true creative potential. After landing an artist residency in Rotterdam and freelancing for a few years, he took the next leap and moved to Berlin, where he now brings his skills to Carhartt WIP.
Emir regularly searches online and offline for obscure tools to spark creativity and unexpected outcomes. Sometimes, he visits second‑hand shops and bazaars to find and build unique tools, like attaching a marker to a drill to create dynamic drawings. His strolls often turn into treasure hunts for oddities and objects that feed his creative world. His home is a showcase for his collection, with favourites like his “Mighty Max” toys of Skull Dungeon and Nightwing (Vamp Biter), a 1994 gabber CD, “Rave The City 5”, and a rare Best of Thunderdome long-sleeve, found for just €1.
From random street finds to sci-fi cartoons, ’90s hardcore gabber graphics, party flyers, cellphone flash stickers, avant-garde graffiti, and early computer art, his sources of inspiration are as vast as they are eclectic. “I can’t quite explain what draws me to all these things, but it’s never just about the visuals. It’s always a blend of context, meaning, function, history, and style,” he tells sabukaru.
Circling back to his many job titles, the one that stands out most is probably “curious soul,” as Emir’s passion for exploring beyond the design world is what truly sets him apart.
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![Fashion Zombies, UFOs, and Hints of Tartan:
A Look Into the World ultima Oportunidad
ultima Oportunidad [first_mistake_forever_more] is a musician and designer from Buenos Aires, operating between music, visual design, and fashion design.
Being raised by a visual artist, ultima Oportunidad says it's in his DNA. For the artist, it’s all about communication—which medium is the best for the message they’re channeling. Between music, fashion and visual arts, making music is the dream, fashion is the true passion, and visual arts is blood. Nonetheless, he is constantly pushing himself to learn and evolve his art.
His artistic journey began with cover art for musicians, always feeling that music is better at engaging people/reaching them emotionally. From online music label, “Curiosity Shop” to dropping his own latest mix “Bubble Gum Violence”, an NTS radio show, to mixing live opening for “Harsh” in Buenos Aires, music is a constant inspiration for the artist.
Through his evolution, Ultima Oportunidad coined his art style: “bleak”. Bleak came from how he sees things; a way to visualize his interpretation of the world around him; a part of the “filtering machine” in his heart that he runs all of his experiences and thoughts through.
Remniciant of late ‘90s animated sitcoms, old videogrames, and software programs—like Flash, Vector, and Vocaloid—ultima Oportunidad’s visual pieces are mysterious; his characters and backgrounds slightly foreboding and sometimes apocalyptic. It’s almost as if he is composing his visual pieces as if he’s building an aquarium.
His most recent pieces for Isabella Lovestory take you into a fashionable South Park Esque world with way more fashion thrown in, mannequin/toy-like characters “creeping the empty streets like fashion zombies, a UFO in the background abducting some heels”, and hints of tartan.
These days, ultima Oportunidad is betting on himself. Continuously working on his style and design, he’s designing t-shirts, making music, and doing whatever the hell he wants; focusing on the protagonist and putting in the work for his own sake.]()
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![Ritualism meets Athleticism: An Introduction to PGNA’’s Parasound
Art and sound have always existed in dialogue. One echoes in the other, producing textures that extend beyond the ear or eye alone. This interplay between contraction and harmony becomes not just a metaphor but a methodology: it is how bodies of work are built, how environments are shaped, how shared experiences take form. One such evolving body is All Terrain Training [ATT] a long-term research and performance series by the London-based choreographer Will Pegna [pgna__].
Pegna has built a practice that spans movement, design, and collaboration. Known for merging athletic functionality with themes of spirituality and artificial harmony, his work challenges how groups move, learn, and form together. Since founding ATT [all_terrain_training] in 2020, Pegna has taken his research to international audiences in Berlin, Milan, Seoul, and The Hague, whilst development continues through revolving performances within the UK.
The latest chapter of this research is Parasound, invited to exhibit at London’s Whitechapel Gallery as part of the prestigious “London Open Live” programme. Here, Pegna and his collaborators push ATT into a new realm of “athletic expansion,”. The performance uses architecture, sonic language and detailed movement to investigate human behaviour, collective potential and digital dissonance.
Integral to this performance is the collaboration with côte&ciel [coteetciel] and London-based designer Joel Wilson [joelsp_], who together created three bespoke “Sonic Bags” for the performers. côte&ciel, known for their explorations of form and function through travel-inspired design, proposed a solution that resonated with Pegna’s themes of mobility and transition. Having already collaborated before with Pegna, on a past performance titled COURIER in Cologne, it was a perfect full circle moment for both parties.
We were lucky enough to speak to Will to get an even further insight into his vision, the ‘sonic bag’ collaboration, and speak about what could be next for him and his ATT platform.
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![Elle Shimada: The Artist Pushing Club Music Toward Cinematic Intensity and Collective Freedom
Elle Shimada [elleshimada] grew up in Tokyo, developed her sound in Melbourne, and now moves between continents with violin, laptop, and restless energy. Her music layers strings, bass, and electronic textures with vocals that shift from delicate to forceful. The result is dance music that feels cinematic, emotional, and politically charged.
On stage she reshapes the atmosphere completely. Violin lines merge with jungle rhythms, distorted beats carry her voice, and choreography pushes the intensity further. Her performances are sensual, playful, and queer, drawing the audience into a current where connection and release happen at the same time.
Her influences stretch from FKA Twigs, Arca, and Sophie to queer icons, trans communities, underground collectives, and protest movements across Asia. Music for Shimada is inseparable from activism. She treats the dance floor as a space where solidarity and joy converge, turning nightlife into a form of resistance.
The process is confrontational and uncertain. Writing music exposes parts of herself she might otherwise avoid, yet it forces curiosity. Performing creates release, breaking through boredom or numbness with moments of intensity that everyone in the room feels together. Each set becomes an experiment in collective energy, a way of connecting through sound and movement.
Her forthcoming album LULLABY FOR THE RIVER IN MY BODY moves through grief, longing, anger, surrender, and renewal. Fourteen tracks form a progression that is fragile in places and forceful in others, offering listeners an experience that is both emotional and unguarded. Shimada frames it as a journey toward honesty and courage.
Elle Shimada thrives on the instant when the bass surges, the crowd syncs in rhythm, and the room feels completely alive. That is where her work exists: building temporary worlds where music, politics, and liberation meet.
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![Tokyo Game Show 2025: What’s New with sabukaru
As the annual Tokyo Game Show concludes, sabukaru takes a look back on our time there this past weekend. Invited for the media day, it was jam-packed with people checking out the hottest upcoming titles. With games like Ghost of Yotei and Ninja Gaiden 4 drawing attention for those who love a challenge and fun exhibits featuring Katamari mascots and professional cosplayers, there was a little something for everyone.
For those on Nintendo Switch 2, Yakuza Kiwami 3 was announced which should bring excitement for such a storied franchise. Following the 2009 version originally on PS3, this is completely being remade rather than remastered. Coming out on February 12th, 2026, along with a new spinoff, Yakuza 3 Gaiden: Dark Ties, it will be on Switch 2 in addition to PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam. Using the Dragon Engine first introduced in Yakuza 6, it follows our beloved Kazuma Kiryu.
For Forza Horizon 6, it’s finally coming to Japan. Including maps with elevated roads, you’ll be able to race along the streets of Tokyo as well as the rural and mountain landscapes of Japan. Incorporating seasonal change, you’ll be able to feel the brutalness of winter and see the Sakura of spring. With more news coming in early 2026, keep your eyes peeled for more.
Other titles like Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds and Silent Hill f which we already knew about finally released. Highlighted by big booths displaying gameplay, it was cool to see it in person. What games are you most excited about?
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![Video Game’s Legendary Director: The Maestro Hideo Kojima x SPECIAL IN YOU.
Gaming has come a long way from living rooms lit by the glow of chunky TV’s and pixelated firefights. What was once dismissed as a niche pastime is now an undeniable cultural powerhouse: a form of storytelling that rivals cinema, an industry with blockbuster budgets and global fanbases, and has even become a professional sport drawing millions of spectators. It's no longer just a hobby, but an integral cog in the cultural machine.
Culture doesn't evolve by itself, it's punctuated by certain leaders that have forged legacies that shape the industry as what we know today. Pioneers, innovators, and experimentalists that dare to push their passions forward and create something new, and in return create memories for us that last a lifetime. In gaming, none come to mind more than the legend himself, Hideo Kojima [hideo_kojima].
The true legend of video games, Kojima is far more than just a video game designer and writer. He is a world-builder, a storyteller, and a provocateur. The tactical espionage brilliance of Metal Gear Solid, and the existential odyssey of Death Stranding. Few have left fingerprints as deep on the medium as he has.
That’s why it feels not only appropriate but poetic that PARCO [parco_official], a Tokyo retail landmark and a beacon of what’s next, has invited Kojima into their SPECIAL IN YOU. series. Since opening in 1969, PARCO has been more than a shopping complex, it’s been a stage for new movements across art, fashion, music, and design. SPECIAL IN YOU. is their ongoing celebration of creators who embody innovation, and incubate the next generation. Who better fits that description than Kojima.
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![Timbs in Tokyo: a sabukaru Street Snap
Timberlands-especially the iconic yellow boot-have long been a staple in Japan’s evolving youth fashion scenes, from their early identity as a rugged outdoor brand, to their embrace and adoption by emerging ‘90s hip-hop circles, to their reimagining through American-inspired workwear and street style. But Tokyo’s relationship with fashion is never static. It shifts constantly: sometimes loud, sometimes understated, always rooted in personal expression.
To explore how Timberlands are worn today, we teamed up with James Elliot [samo_tky_] to visit some of Tokyo’s most compelling voices in fashion, music, food, and art. We met chefs, makeup artists, designers, car collectors, DJs, producers, and models; each bringing their own rhythm to the city’s streets.
From post-streetwear layering to indie sleaze and Y2K throwbacks, Timbs live on across every shade, silhouette, and scene. They’re not just footwear, nor are they ‘just’ a brand; they’re part of a movement, identity, and mood. Forever adapting to the rhythm of change.
Swipe on to see how Tokyo wears Timbs, today.
Credits
Yuki [babys0uljia]
YAMEPI [yamepi_01]
Kanako [kanako_makeup]
Kei [_hsmt]
SΞTH [tsubasa__aikawa]
Maha [food_provider_]
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![Silver – ilykimchi by Traé Warren
Photographer [whatsthelocation] captured ilykimchi [ilykimchi] for Silver, a shoot that frames the California-based producer and artist in her own world, sharp and candid. The images reflect where she stands now, navigating between the underground that raised her and the new audiences discovering her sound.
Kimchi’s career began online, digging through the internet for music that spoke to her and teaching herself how to make it. That restless curiosity eventually led her to Working on Dying, where she became an official member and began producing for artists like Ken Carson [kencarson], Ski Mask the Slump God [theslumpgod], ZillaKami [zillakami], and Lil Keed [lilkeed]. Alongside production, she has built her solo catalog since 2022, culminating in her debut album agony in 2023.
Her motivation is direct. Making music clears her head, pushes her into focus, and feels more satisfying than anything else. Representation also matters to her. As she puts it, people don’t expect an Asian girl to make beats or be part of a crew like Working on Dying [workingondying], and that visibility has inspired fans who see themselves in her. Still, she insists her identity is not the only story, being an artist and producer comes first.
Her influences show the same mix of nostalgia and edge. Growing up on Ke$ha, Lady Gaga, and early 2000s pop, she now pulls from alternative rock like All American Rejects, translating those sounds into beats and songwriting that refuse easy categorization. At the center of it all is the space she wants to create live: shows full of girls and queer kids, a community confident enough to feel at home and free.
Silver mirrors that vision. The shoot highlights her as both artist and presence, standing firmly in her moment and pushing toward what’s next.
Credits:
Photography by Traé Warren [whatsthelocation]
Creative Direction by Sophie Gallagher [sphh]
Makeup by Ashley Joy Beck [ashleyjoybeck]
Hair by Jinju Bae [jinjubaehair]
Spray Paint Art by [fatal.attraction]
Editing by Seyoon Choi [seyoonchoi_]
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