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Shigeto Takes Over At UC Berkeley Show

Electronic artist Shigeto played on campus April 8.

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Shigeto Takes Over At UC Berkeley Show
Nina Gomez

As part of a free concert series put on by UC Berkley’s Superb Productions, Shigeto graced the campus’ Upper Sproul on April 8 with his absolutely ethereal mixtures of synth, beats and rhythm. Currently based in Detroit and New York, and not known to tour extensively, Shigeto’s presence in the Bay Area came as a rare gift to those who are regular listeners of the likes of Tycho, Shlohmo and Gold Panda.


Most of Superb’s free shows are held on Upper Sproul, and Shigeto’s is just one of many shows that were hosted this year, along with Mistki and an upcoming Built to Spill event. As for Shigeto, his sound is composed of a variety of different genres, hinting at influences of jazz and hip hop, as well as electronic. His latest release dropped in October 2015 and proved to be a landmark album for him. It's a mix of both dance and ambient tracks, “Pulse” being a significant piece showcasing his evolved sound.

Japanese, now Los Angeles-based, electronic artist Qrion opened the show with well-received poppy, synth-filled dance beats that seem to reflect her collaborations with artists Ryan Hemsworth and Skylar Spence. Qrion’s recent uprising brought her to the SXSW scene last month and she’ll be playing along with SOPHIE and SEIMEI later this April at 1015 Folsom.

Shigeto immediately followed Qrion’s set and went about impressing the audience with his use of not only his laptop and synth equipment but a complete drum kit as well. Being trained in jazz, the use of the drum kit compliments his well-known beats and soundscapes in a way that creates an entirely unique experience for the audience.


He powered through an entire approximately 45-minute set, only pausing occasionally for a few seconds to thank the audience. Not only did the students seem completely entranced by every song Shigeto effortlessly performed, but so did the artist himself. His concentration on syncing his drumming and beats on both digital and physical platforms testifies to his dedication to his performance and music. A truly talented yet humble musician, Shigeto’s live performances are relative to those of another dimension, blending traditional and futuristic sounds into unforgettable pieces.
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