Tokyo Machine Unleashes Cybernetic Shockwave in New EP, "FACTORY RESET"

Even cutting-edge expertise can profit from an occasional reboot.

Tokyo Machine is again with a brand new EP, Factory Reset, which sees the Japanese-inspired producer reclaim his place amongst bass music’s elite. Out now by way of Monstercat, the five-track assortment marks a artistic turning level for the virtuosic producer, combining his signature chaotic basslines with darker, extra brooding soundscapes.

Thematically, the EP lives as much as its identify. The accompanying art work—a half-human, half-cybernetic Tokyo Machine mid-reboot—echoes the sonic evolution inside. This is music for festivals, rave caves and the online game world .

“I wanted Factory Reset to feel like a live show in your headphones,” Tokyo Machine explained in a press release. “It’s a more mature, dark and live-based sound that still keeps the nostalgic and synthetic core of Tokyo Machine.”

Opening monitor “THE FURIOUS” units the tone with a concoction of digitized dubstep and glitchy bass home, crackling with robotic samples and frenetic vocal chops. Tokyo Machine’s love of style fluidity is on full show right here. “MVP” follows, detonating with distorted guitar and laser synths earlier than swerving right into a pounding techno finale. It’s intense and cinematic in a approach that evokes the sensation of a last boss combat.

“SCREW UR FACE UP” does precisely what it guarantees, bringing twisted glitches and moshpit-level bass, whereas the beforehand launched singles “LOCK N LOAD” and “WATCH OUT!” ship rave maximalism with nostalgic, arcade-style aptitude.

Backed by over 300 million streams, a Gold document and syncs throughout Rocket League, Meta, F1 and extra, Tokyo Machine is hardly an underground identify. But Factory Reset performs like an origin story reimagined and recharged. In the midst of his debut “CHOMPO” tour, he’s been promoting out venues throughout the US and proving this reset is something however quiet.

Listen to Factory Reset under.