Umegatani Yuta (Murder Channel)

https://murderchannel.bandcamp.com/

Q. What is your favorite music in 2021?

The following are the most listened to albums/EP this year outside of my label. I chose only those released in 2021.(Of course, there are still good releases out there!)

Thanks and respect to all the artists, labels and people involved.

G36 Vs JK Flesh - Disintegration Dubs (Pressure)

Deafheaven - Infinite Granite (Sargent House)

TORIENA – デコイ(MADMILKY RECORDS)

Drumcorps - Better Days

V.A. - Now Thing 2 (Chrome)

Tripped – Drop Stuff (Hong Kong Violence)

GOTH-TRAD – PSIONICS (Back To Chill)

Whitehouse - Dedicated To Peter Kurten(Remastered) (Susan Lawly)

The Outside Agency - The Hardcore Party EP (PRSPCT)

The Bug – Fire (Ninja Tune)

Duburban / FFF - Back For More EP (3AM Eternal)

JUBEE - Mess feat. HIYADAM (Manhattan Records)

Kilbourne – Seismic (Evar Records)

Mick Harris - HedNod Six

Shackleton - Departing Like Rivers

グッバイ宣言／まふまふ【歌ってみた】

14Anger & Dep Affect ‎– Blood Shower (Totentanz Recordings)

N-Vitral - Hardcore Power (MASTERS OF HARDCORE)

Coco Bryce - Sound Dimensions EP (PRSPCT)

DJIPE – Prism (The Third Movement)

SHERELLE - fabric presents SHERELLE (fabric Records)

Ben Pest - Actual F Vol. 1 (SLUG WIFE)

Lu2k - ODDWORLD.1999 (Hangman Satellite)

Scotch Rolex – TEWARI (HAKUNA KULALA)

Limewax – Untitled (Evar Records)

Q. What is your favorite Movie, Book, Game, etc for 2021?

Lords of Chaos (Movie)

WRATH OF MAN (Movie)

Eternals (Movie)

Suicide Squad 2 (Movie)

GENESIS P-ORRIDGE memorial program "GURU of TOPY" Industrial Guru's Ascension (DOMMUNE)

UNTOLD Vol 1: Malice at the Palace (Documentary)

Archivio #1 – Records store ads and paper ephemera from Rave fanzines of the early 90s (Book)

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure STONE OCEAN (Anime)

Q. What was your most memorable experience in 2021?

I finally got my book published. I sorted through my records, listened to them again, bought more records, collected materials from all over the world, and even went to the Library of Congress. It took a lot of time and money, but it gave me a really good experience.

and I got to hear Dub and Stepper/Reggae on my town's sound system again this year. (With a selection by Mr Coji of Mighty Crown!)

It is truly unfortunate that some of our great Jamaican predecessors passed away this year. I feel that their music has always had a positive influence on us, and it has made me realize once again that Dub is an important part of my musical roots. Thank you and respect to all our predecessors.

Q. What was 2021 like for you?

The months have gone by really fast. It feels like it's only been about 7 months.

I had a lot of experiences and learned a lot this year. But...In terms of my life, there was little change every day. I hope to be more active next year.

Q. What do you want 2022 to be?

Personally, I want to get a motorcycle license to expand my range of activities. And I want to know more Indian restaurants! I want to be able to support my friends, family and relatives more.

When it comes to music, I want to ignore genres and territories and work together. I think we can do more. It would be great if we could all share our knowledge, ideas, and skills to make something good.

2021.12

Best of 2021