The Web Trends Map Project
The Web Trends Map 4 beta is up and the promotion campaign for the online interactive version has begun. I created the sound and music for the video and the full audio track can be downloaded from the site for
Dirty Works Release Party
What: Dirty Works 12 Hour Release Party When: 2009/05/29 (Friday) Where: Rockwest How: DOOR 3,000yen(1D) WITH FLYER 2,500yen(1D) AM5:30- DOOR 1,500yen WITH FLYER1,000yen Who: RENNIE FOSTER, SHANE BERRY, KAITO
Dirty Works Release Party 2009/05/29 (Friday)
Dirty Works Records presents the launch of Rennie Foster`s second full length album “Soul Music for the Damned” at Rockwest in Shibuya on Friday the 29th of May. It is going to be a marathon 12 hr event showcasing the
Platoon Opening Party Seoul Korea
Just got back from playing a show at the opening party for Platoon`s fantastic new cultural development center in Seoul, Korea. It was great pleasure to share the stage with soni-riot from Berlin and Korean artist and musician Nakion. Looking
Yuk 2009/04/09
What: Yuk. When: 2009/04/09 THURSDAY Where: Womb How: TBC Who: Shane Berry Live (Trapez LTD), DJ Wada, Dave Twomey
Sembrado 2009/04/03
What: Angle presents “Sembrado”@club metro When: 2009/04/03 FRIDAY 22:00 start Where: Metro (Kyoto) How: adv 2000yen(w1d) / door 2500yen(w1d). Who: Shane Berry Live (Trapez LTD)
Bloom 2009/03/28
What: Bloom. When: 2009/03/28 SATURDAY Where: Tangerine How: ¥1000/1d Who: Shane Berry Live (Trapez LTD), Wata, Winnie the pooh, BmBoy, Kazoo
Live Shows Coming Up
“Bloom” 28th of March at Tangerine in Shibuya. “Sembroga” 4th of April at Club Metro Kyoto “Yuk” 9th of April at Womb in Shibuya
Recent Activity
I installed a new computer in the studio making production much easier! (More power! Cue maniacal mad professor laughter and thunderbolts.) I am now working on breathing life into some new projects not related to live shows for a change!
Atrip 2009/01/25
What: Atrip When: 2009/01/25 SUNDAY Where: Secobar How: ¥3000 w/f + 1d/ ¥3500 door + 1d Who: Shane Berry Live (Trapez LTD),DJ Takayuki Shiraishi and resident DJs.
Ignite 2009/01/24
What: Ignite When: 2009/01/24 SATURDAY Where: Club Module How: ¥2500/1d(door) ¥2000/1d(w/f) Who: Shane Berry Live (Trapez LTD),Satoshi Endo, DJ Wada and resident DJs.
First Live shows of the year
Happy New Year! All the best for 2009. Kicking off this year’s round of live shows with two events coming up on the weekend of January 24th/25th 2009. First is Ignite at Club Module in Shibuya on Saturday the 24th.
Flower 2nd Anniversary 2008/12/20
Playing at an intimate underground party in Kokubunji. Can”t wait! What: Flower 2nd Anniversary When: 2008/12/20 Where: Fukumimi – SAKAE bldg B1F Honcho 3-4-4 Kokubunji City Tokyo (Kokubuji Station – 30 minutes from Shinjuku) How: Â¥1500 with Drink Who: Guest
No No Nights 2008/12/19
Roppongi. Strip club called White Room. Need I say more?
Dynamoelectric EP
My release, the Dynamoelectric EP, with Grain Records is here on Beatport.
Trends and Friends 2008/11/29
The ultralounge has been making a mark on the nightclub scene here in Tokyo and rocks out on a tight and sturdy JBL Sound system. Trends and Friend brings together a roster of Tokyo talent from Europe, Japan and South
Traum World Tour – JPN 2008/09/22
I will be Joining Triple R and SLG at club Asia on Monday the 22nd for the Japan leg of the Traum 10th Anniversary world tour. Triple R aka Riley Reinhold is the man behind the Traum Schallplatten empire which
July Recap.
Wow! July was an amazing month. It started off with a gig at the Mado Lounge 52 Floors above Tokyo in front of ceiling to floor windows breaking in a brand spanking new Funktion One Turbosound PA system. The sound
Mado Lounge Sonic Boom!! 2008/08/23
Continuing his hugely successful themed parties Guy Perryman presents Sonic Boom!! Saturday the 23rd of August at the Mado Lounge on the 52nd Floor of Roppongi Hills, floor to ceiling windows, a stunning view of Tokyo and of course fine,
Shane Berry Joins Grain Records Mini Tour
I am thrilled to join Grain Records on a mini tour down to Oasaka and Fukui on the weekend of the 11th and 12th of July. First we will do a show at Vano in Osaka on Friday night before
Kinda Hectic Trapez Remix
My remix of 3 Channel’s Kinda Hectic along with one by Riley Reinhold is out now on beatport. Thanks to everyone who has supported the track so far.
Dirty Works Label Party 2008/05/16
Rennie Foster will be hosting another installment of the dirty works label parties on the 16 of May at Rockwest in Shibuya and the night will see the first ever live set by Bob Rogue, which has got us all
James Clar short stop motion
My good friend, the insanely gifted lighting designer James Clar has posted a short hypnotic stop motion clip of shibuya crossing to his blog. The music you hear is a track I produced called Serillo. James and I are thinking
James Clar Short Time Lapse
My good friend, the insanely gifted lighting designer James Clar has posted a short hypnotic time lapse clip of shibuya crossing from his blog. The music is a track I produced called Serillo.
Oracle 2008/04/19
On Saturday April 19th I will be joining Oracle for a session at the extremely funky venue Mame Sora in Daikanyama. The name means Beans Man and if a Jazz live house and a Kyoto tea garden had a love
Taicoclub Aril Brikha 2008/04/25
Once again Taicoclub brings out a leading artist in the techno and electronica world and I am thrilled to be involved. I will be doing a live set in support of Aril Brikha at Womb on the 25th of April
Just Do It! 2008/05/04
I am so excited to be doing another show with the Just Do It Crew. What a pleasure to play on the best underground sound system in Tokyo with the best underground techno crew in Tokyo in a very small
Remix out on D1 recordings
Kyoto based techno producer Baiyon has a new EP from D1 Recordings out S Soup (DONE041) by Baiyon It has 4 tracks including a remix by me. The response to the EP has been fantastic and a big thumbs up
Live at Womb
Shane Berry Live at Womb for Taico Club feat. Dominik Eulberg Thanks to Taicoclub and Womb for their generous support, I am very grateful. Also a big thanks to Dominik Eulberg – gracious and patient behind the decks – a
Taicoclub/Dominik Eulberg 2008/02/22
Taicoclub are hosting Dominik Eulberg at Womb on Friday the 22nd of November and they have asked me to do a live set in support of his appearance. This will be a great opportunity to see one of Techno’s current
Happy New Year
Happy New Year everybody, wishing you all the best for 2008. A big thank you to everyone who supported me last year buy booking me for shows, buying and sharing my tracks, sending me encouraging e-mails and keeping the techno
In the news… kind of…
I contributed a few ideas about creativity, media ownership and online filesharing to an article in The Japan Times written by UltraSuperNew. CEO Michael Sheetal.
In the news…kind of…
I contributed a few ideas about creativity, media ownership and online filesharing to an article in The Japan Times written by UltraSuperNew. CEO Michael Sheetal.
Live at Mado Lounge
Inflight – Live at the Mado Lounge, Tokyo Recorded live on The 54th Floor of Roppongi Hills in downtown Tokyo. Tracklist: 001 Getting to know you. 002 Stellerprose. 003 Ohboy. 004 Dropoff. 005 What are you looking for? 006 Invader
New Studio
New studio in Harajuku, loving it, no internet yet. News updates more sporadic than ever … hmmm.
Mado Lounge – Inflight 2007/11/17
Guy Perryman is throwing a follow up to his hugely successful Take Off party earlier this year so we are Inflight Saturday the 17th of November at the Mado Lounge. 52nd Floor of Roppongi Hills, floor to ceiling windows, a
Taicoclub/Nathan Fake 2007/11/22
Nathan Fake is heading into Tokyo November 22nd to play at Womb. Supporting him are myself (live) and the stellar Aoki Takamasa. The next day is a public holiday so no excuses. What: Taicoclub When: 2007/11/22 Where: Womb How: Door
Listen Silent 2007/09/29
My next show, Saturday the 29th of September, is listensilent at the haremesque, subterranean venue Bullets in Nishiazabu. Come on down, kick off your shoes and lay around on the futons and mattresses lining the walls or get up and
Ignite 2007/09/22
Ignite is a regular Techno party held at Club Module in Shibuya. Over the last few years they have built up a strong following and gained a lot of respect in the techno scene here in Toky-to and I am
Rennie Foster’s CD Release Party The War of Art 2007/09/07
Hello peoples of Planet Tokyo. Come help us celebrate the release of “The War of Art” the new CD album by Rennie Foster. THE RECEPTION starts this Friday Sept 7th at Rockwest in Shibuya. (across from Tokyu Hands)at 9 pm.
Rennie Foster's CD Release Party The War of Art 2007/09/07
What: Rennie Foster CD Release Party When: 2007/09/07 How: not sure yet probably around 2000 yen Where: Rockwest Who: Shane Berry Live, So kobayashi live, Rennie Foster, Bob Rogue, Takaya, Hiroki Oishi.
A few Gigs in September
I will be playing at Rockwest on the 7th of September, at Club Module on the 22nd of September and at Bullets on the 29th of September. More details to follow.
Kyoto…wow
Thank you to everyone who came down to my show at Metro in Kyoto. Fantastic sound, friendly and enthusiastic staff, top management and a lot of serious fun. I cannot recommend Metro highly enough, the space is interesting, it is
Hello Kyoto, Club Metro 2007/08/13
I will be heading down to Kyoto on Monday evening the 13th of August to play a live set at Metro with D1 Recordings artist Baiyon. It will be my first time to do a show in Kyoto so I
Descanso, Club Metro 2007/08/13
What: Descanso When: 2007/08/13 How: ¥1300 adv or ¥1800 door *includes 1 drink Where: Metro Who: Shane Berry, DJ Baiyon, Psysex, and Dj A.I.
New Release on Glueckskind
I am very happy to announce a new vinyl and Digital EP release via glueckskind-schallplatten It is an honour to join a list of artists at Glueckskind which includes some of techno’s contemporary greats. My catalogue number will be Glückskind
Ageha
Playing a live set in Tokyo’s super club Ageha is certainly one of the highlights of my journey so far. I played in the outside pool bar, which overlooks Tokyo Bay. The sky was black and clear and a sliver
Amazoku Album Coming Soon!
Rennie Foster has taken his grass roots, ass kicking tribal label into the digital realm with such fervor and passion I can scarcely keep pace. Now that Futago has a new stomping ground it is possible for us to release
Amazoku – Full Length Album
Rennie Foster has taken his grass roots, ass kicking tribal label into the digital realm with such fervor and passion I can scarcely keep pace. Now that Futago has a new stomping ground it is possible for us to release
Here and There
Remixes of Bob Rogue’s track Penumbra are now up at Miniscule. Definitely an online techno resource to bookmark, utilise and keep an eye on. I am very excited about what Miniscule are up to and look forward to doing more
Penumbra Remix – Minsicule
Remixes of Bob Rogue’s track Penumbra are now up. Definitely an online techno resource to bookmark, utilise and keep an eye on. I am very excited about what Miniscule are up to and look forward to doing more tracks for
D1 Records
I worked on a remix for D1 recording’s Kyoto based artist Baiyon and I just received notice that the test pressing is on its way! Baiyon seemed very happy with the remix and I can’t wait to get my hands
Monkey Magic
Early spring in Japan is a wonderful time to be alive. Though temperamental at times the weather is clear and dry and the crushing humidity of summer to come is a slightly wet breeze in the trees. The cherry blossoms
Dirtyworks label night
Dirty Works got off to a smashing start with the first of many Label nights at Rockwest in Shibuya. Bob Rogue, ever weird and wonderful set the tone for a groovy night and then Tokyo newcomer Rythymdroid tore up the
Ageha Groundbeat 2007/05/11
Water Bar. Early Spring. Largest club in Tokyo. Can`t wait. What: Groundbeat When: 2007/05/11 How: ¥4000 Where: Ageha Water Bar Who: Shane Berry, DJ Bosh, Ree K (Main Floor: SUB6 and Logic Bomb)
Dirty Works Release Party 2007/05/04
Rennie Foster’s Dirty Works label is already garnering big respect in the new digital terrain and is featured on many a DJ’s charts. Friday May 4th sees the official launch of the label and also ties in with my first
Big Thanks to James Zabiela and Nic Fanciulli
Thanks to Mr Zabiela and Mr Fanciuli for using my track Simonsis1 to start off the second CD of their co-release 0ne plus One. Check the Resident Advisor review for more details. I know James loves the track and played
To Chichibu and Beyond
[Seibu-shinjuku ->Chichibu 910yen] seibu-shinjuku â–³10:23 (shinjukusen-kyuko) ↓ Tokorozawa (ikebukurosen-hannou-iki) â–³11:06 ↓ Hanno â–³11:34発 (seibu-chichibu-line) ↓ Seibuchichibu ↓ walk 6 min ↓ Ohanabatake â–³12:44 (Chichibu-tetudo) ↓ Chichibu —————– [Chichibu-station ->Asami camp site by bus 510yen] Chichibu â–³13:20 ↓ Urayama-dainichidou　 ↓ walk
MInimal Tokyp 2007/04/13
Head on over to Soft on Friday the 13th for a wicked minimal fest featuring DJ Mayuri, Mieko, yours truly, the MT crew and special guest Limacon. What: Minimal Tokyo Farewell to Limacon When: 2007/04/13 Where: Soft How: ¥1500 or
Outdoor event Just Do It! 2007/04/ 28-30
The gig in chichibu is on. DJ Wada, Moodman, Shane berry and the just do it crew will rock the mountains in Chichibu in what might possibly be the first outdoor techno event of the year. Oh my me am
(unspecified) 2007/03/17
What: Unspecified When: 2007/03/17 Where: Bronze (In roppongi – no website I can find.) How: Â¥2000 w/1d Who: T-Rek Shane Berry Live, Tech Booty Funk, Dave Twomey and more
Yuk 2007/03/15
What: Yuk When: 2007/03/15 Where: Womb How: ¥2500 Who: Falko (Substatic), Shane Berry Live, Dave Twomey and more
Bring it On
I did a remix, alongside one from UK tech-house legend Jamie Anderson for Rennie Foster’s “Korilion” EP on Futago Traxx , It’s an exclusive digital release and can be found on beatport here or on the Japanese language site kingbeat.com
Expansion 2007/03/16
What: Defrost When: 2007.3.16 Friday 22:00 ~ (first train or beyond!) Where: No-Style How: 1500yen/ 1 Drink Who: Guest Live: Shane Berry, Guest DJ Guy Perryman plus residents.
Cable Porn
If getting so excited about new audio cables is wrong, I don’t ever want to be right.
Words of Wisdom
Think of a note, and don’t play it. – attributed to Miles Davis.
Miniscule Presents Variance 2007/02/10
As part of my incremental plans for world domination I will be doing a Live set at the second installment of “Variance” at Figure Complex on Saturday the !0th of February. The debut in January was a great success and
Take Off At MADO Lounge.
Guy Perryman’s “Take Off” at Mado lounge did exactly that – and what a ride it was. The Mado Lounge (lit. Window Lounge) is located on the 52nd floor of The Roppongi Hills Tower and with a spectacular 180 degree
Off to a Raging Start
A big thanks to all who came to the secret “VS” battle at Soft featuring Futago Traxx legends, Kan Shinomura and Rennie Foster. I back-to-backed with “name to look out for” Bob Rogue and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I haven’t spun
Take Off 2006/01/20
What: Take Off When: 2007/01/20 Where: Mado Lounge How: Apparently it is free but one has to pay for the elevator to the 52nd floor. ¥1500 Who: Guest Live:Shane Berry(Trapez LTD) Dave Twomey(MYM/YUK),
Doumo Arigato
Wow, what a way to see out the old year. Two fantastic parties filled with dedicated and passionate techno lovers. In my element! listen/silent and Microsurf are definitely parties to keep an eye on in the future and both represent
Happy New Year
Hi everyone, Happy New Year and all the best for 2007. Thanks to you all for your sterling support, kind words and positive feedback this past year. A great big thank you to all the promoters and DJs who are
Dear Mr Twomey
Dear Mr Twomey, where do I begin?
Microsurf 2006/12/28
What: microsurf When: 2006/12/28 Where: Air How: 3000(w/1D), w/flyer\2,500(+1D) Who:guest Live:Shane Berry(Trapez LTD) YASU (organza), (DEXTER),TARO SUGAWARA (organza) ã€HideyukiOzaki(NEST)
Did It!
Yes it was cold, Yes it was an outdoor party at the end of November, Yes the organisers, participating DJs and supporters of “ Just Do It.†are mad techno monsters and this is precisely what mad techno monsters do.
Listen/Silent 2006/12/23
What: [listen/silent 1st Anniversary!!!!!] info When: 2006/12/23 Where: Bullets How: 2,500(w/1D), w/flyer\1,500(+1D order) Who:guest Live:Shane Berry(Trapez LTD)guest dj:Nishikido Hidekazu(Our Hotel)live:hideaki kinoshita dj:shigoto, yutachang, so-ji
Sudan Charity Fundraiser 2006/12/08
What: aka Dave Twomey’s birthday When: 2006/12/08 00:00-10:00 Where: Mixrooffice,Shibuya How: 2000/1500yen all profit to charity… DJ’s all giving up their fees to support this one off event. Who: Robert Palmer (Spice!) 12-1am Shane Berry (Trapez ltd) 1-2am Funky Gong
CMN at Womb
A big thanks to Shu and Torsten for putting on another great Cross Mountain Nights at Womb. It was an absolute joy to play for such an enthusiastic and energised crowd, a crowd electrified, of course, by Luke Le Man’s
It’s on! Just Do It! (part 2) 2006/11/25-26
The outdoor party “Just Do It!” in Chichiubu is on! What: Just Do It! (Part 2) When: 2006/11/25-26 Where: Chichibu Asami Camp site for information How: Â¥2500 Who: Shane Berry Live, Andy, Serigano, Wub, Sports Koide Abe Shuhei and more
It's on! Just Do It! (part 2) 2006/11/25-26
What: Just Do It! (Part 2) When: 2006/11/25-26 Where: Chichibu Asami Camp site for information How: ¥2500 Who: Shane Berry Live, Andy, Serigano, Wub, Sports Koide Abe Shuhei and more
Some of This and That.
Phew! Had a few weeks of random accessibility to my server so updates have been nigh impossible. Thanks to everyone who came out to the events at Module and Soft, it was a pleasure to see everyone having a good
Cross Mountain Nights 2006/11/10
What: Cross Mountain Nights When: 2006/11/10 Where: Womb How: ¥3500 Who: Shane Berry Live, Dr Shingo, Torsten Feld and Luke Le Mans.
Ignite 2006/10/27
What: Ignite When: 2006/10/27 Where: Club Module How: ¥3000 Who: Shane Berry Live (Trapez LTD/ Synewave), Dave Twomey (Samurai FM/Konzept Maus),and Kazu.
Minimal Tokyo 2006/10/28
What: Minimal Tokyo When: 2006/10/28 Where: Soft How: ¥1500/¥1000 with flyer Who: Shane Berry Live (Trapez LTD/ Synewave) Noa Tokui (progressive form) and resident DJs.
Just Do It .
A few months ago a dedicated click of techno teamsters running a party called “Just Do It†asked me to play a very small and intimate venue along with themselves and one of my all time techno heroes, DJ Wada.
Yuk vs Konzept Maus 2006/10/19
What: Yuk vs Maus Konzept When: 2006/10/19 Where: Womb How: ¥2000 Who: Toby (wire/mixrooffice), Mayuri (re-boot/Metamorphose), Dave Twomey (Samurai FM/Konzept Maus),Shane Berry Live (Trapez LTD/ Synewave)
Live Events In September
Two events coming up in September. Thursday 14th Departure Lounge in Azabujuban with Dave Twomey and guests. Saturday 16th Konzept Maus 003 at Ever with Andrea Ferlin, Dave Twomey and Comainu.
Live at Rockwest Friday 2006/08/18
I will play a live set at Rockwest on Friday the 18th of August at the official F…U!FCOM party. DJs Rennie Foster and Chizawa Q (F…U!FCOM) will be on the decks with support from Ryoh Mitomi, DJ Pige and Cue
Fillertet2: Remixes
A big thanks to Dominik Eulberg and Gabriel Ananda for taking time out from their busy schedules to remix Fillertet2, my debut release on Trapez LTD. The remixes are due for release 18th September on Trapez LTD 48.
Fillertet2: Dominik Eulberg/Gabriel Ananda Remixes
A big thanks to Dominik Eulberg and Gabriel Ananda for taking time out from their busy schedules to remix Fillertet2, my debut release on Trapez LTD. The remixes are due for release 18th September on Trapez LTD 48.
Live at Yellow 2006/08/10 (Thursday)
What: YUK! When: 2006/08/10 Where: Space Lab Yellow How: ¥2000 Who: Q-Hey, Shane Berry Live, Dave Twomey and Shotaro Maeda.
Live at Yellow 2006/08/10 (Thursday)
I will play a live set at Space Lab Yellow on Thursday the 10th of August. This, the sixth installment of YUK!, features guest DJ Q-Hey of Moonage Recordings and legendary club night “Reboot” at Maniac Love fame. DJ`s Dave
Keep The Black Circles Spinning
Thanks to everyone for the positive feedback on the Losttime EP, I had loads of fun making it. Thanks to 3J Rosenrot for her patience and black lace lingerie voice; she will feature in many more tracks to come. Yes
Amazoku EP Update/ Claude Young onboard
My Debut release on Futago Traxx, “The Amazoku EP” is still in the making and I am very, very pleased to announce that Claude Young will be doing the remix of track “Dettribe2” after all. He is working on the
Thanks To DJ Jonathan Lisle
A big thanks to DJ Jonathan Lisle for using “To There” in his Mix for DJMag It has been difficult to track down a copy in Japan but I am sure it is a great mix and wish him all
Live at The Departure Lounge
Played a live set at Departure Lounge on Thursday evening the 22nd of June with two of my favourite DJ`s in Japan, Mieko and Dave Twomey. The staff were remarkably attentive to our needs and were a pleasure to work
Live Event At Yellow
Well, what an absolute pleasure it was to play a set on the indomitable sound system at Space Lab Yellow. Thanks to all who came down in the rain to support YUK and thanks to the crew at Yellow for
Live Event At Gamuso
Again, spoiled rotten by the “Just Do It” crew… The killer custom/home crafted sound system by monstrocity (installed specially for the event), small intimate venue and sterling DJs made for a very special experience. Thanks so much guys.
Live at Gamuso 2006/06/10 (Saturday)
Just do it! I can`t wait for this gig with one of my favourite Techno DJ`s in the world. Special Guest: DJ WADA (Co-Fusion) Live: Shane Berry DJs Minoda (slow motion) Motsu Kavto sports-koide (slow motion) Sound System by Monstrocity
Live at Space Lab Yellow 2006/06/08 (Thursday)
On Thursday 2006/06/08 I will be doing a live set at Space Lab Yellow in Nishiazabu for volume 5 of YUK. Yellow is regarded by many, myself included, to house one of the best PA systems in Japan. I am