David Minton a.k.a HANJŌ @Rubyroom, Shibuya © Jacob Kali’a Gonsalves
Artist Biography
David Minton, also known as HANJŌ is producer/sound designer based in Tokyo. The artist explores music creation with a small footprint. His soundscapes are driven by this same philosophy.
The scarcity of space in Tokyo was the sparkle, in 2020, for the birth of HANJŌ, aptly named after a Japanese term meaning “a half tatami mat.” Since HANJŌ embraces minimalism and resourcefulness, resulting in a distinct sonic identity to resonate with his listeners.
Prior to the current explorative project he was involved in the rock scene in Spain for over 10 years. Where he played in several bands and founded Carcosa Records with his former band members of Laverge.
Currently in Tokyo he collaborates with a small community of artists in the Electronic and Modular scene.
graphic design by ©Sergio Membrillas
Story Behind the EP
'In Shibuya', HANJŌ’s upcoming EP, released in November 2023, is conceived as a collection of tracks. Captured sparks of creative energy that meander in unexpected directions. Among the eclectic structures and styles, you will find a common thread, David's sonic know-how. The songs all share the improvised and expressive musical approach as a fundamental principle.
The recording process, in alignment with the artist’s music making ethos, was experimental in nature and explored different approaches. Some of the tracks included are hardware performances captured in 1 take and others the complete opposite, meticulously crafted in the box compositions.
The reason behind all the unconventional production choices?
A passion for music, exploring sound and a commitment to share and pursue it no matter where and how.
A passion for music, exploring sound and a commitment to share and pursue it no matter where and how.
In addition, the artwork is designed by the internationally acclaimed illustrator Sergio Membrillas. He has collaborated with brands and artists worldwide, including Future Islands, Apple, Vans, Addidas, The New Yorker,... just to name a few.
The release will come out in November under a label collaboration between Far Future- Tokyo, JP and Petit Victory Collective- Copenhagen, DN.
If you want to hear more please feel free to reach out for a more in depth discussion about the music!
Affiliated labels and music collectives:
Far Future - Tokyo, JP
Petit Victory Collective - Copenhagen, DN
Carcosa Records - Valencia, SP
In Shibuya EP - Released on Petit Victory Collective, Copenhagen
Traces Single - Released on Far Future, Tokyo
Derailed single - Released on Minimal City Vol. 3 Compilation
Terminal 3 - Single released on Get in and Drive Compilation
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More About the Affiliated Labels
Petit Victory Collective
”I like to see PVC as decentralized Label and Collective. We owe much of our existence to our artists, fans, and collectors who share this common view of the ideal Label. Most of the artists today have been conditioned to expect one-sided relationships with the organizations they interact with. We’re slowly but surely trying to redefine a path suiting our vision of the modern Label. PVC is still young but we’ve seen big interest coming our way in such a short time. What matters the most to me is our general mindset. We’ve been good at keeping things going with the same strength and vision since the very beginning. We’re excited for the future and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for rocking with us.”
Guillaume Blanjean, CEO at PVC
Far Future
Gaze into the beyond, and carry back with you fragments of distant stars.
Echoes of days yet to come, millenia as yet unknown.
Echoes of days yet to come, millenia as yet unknown.
A limited space. To truly connect with the grand oceans of time. To wade deep into their waters, leaving behind shores to dive into their cool depths, weightless in the present.
Gaze with us into eternity.
After all, no two days will ever be the same.
After all, no two days will ever be the same.
And above all else,
Believe in tomorrow.
Believe in tomorrow.
Nox Ipso, Co-Founder at Far Future
Carcosa Records
We are an independent record company that when it did not understand its world, it preferred to create its own universe.Luckily we opened a small portal in Valencia to communicate using sound waves.
Carcosa is not a business in itself, it is a way to support the bands around us that we are passionate about, a tool to make them visible, an illusion ironed on each vinyl and above all a way to experience music, stay active and continue. learning day by day from each initiative we encounter.
Igancio Aznar, Co-Founder at Carcosa Records
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