Release Date: 21/11/25
Ken Ishii’s landmark Jelly Tones returns on R&S Records, a visionary fusion of Detroit-rooted machine soul with Ishii’s unmistakably futuristic touch and uniquely Eastern melodic sensibilities. Propelled by the cult single Extra—paired with a surreal, anime-styled video by Koji Morimoto (of Akira fame)—the album cemented Ishii as a pioneer of forward-looking techno. Expect dynamic rhythms, crystalline synth textures, and refined, cerebral arrangements: the propulsive elegance of Stretch, the layered atmospherics of Pause in Herbs, the tribal, otherworldly pull of Moved By Air, and the lush, immersive close of Endless Season. Shimmering soundscapes like Cocoa Mousse and the intricate futurism of Pneuma showcase Ishii’s command of both dancefloor energy and headphone detail. A defining statement from one of electronic music’s most distinctive voices.
Ken Ishii’s landmark Jelly Tones returns on R&S Records, a visionary fusion of Detroit-rooted machine soul with Ishii’s unmistakably futuristic touch and uniquely Eastern melodic sensibilities. Propelled by the cult single Extra—paired with a surreal, anime-styled video by Koji Morimoto (of Akira fame)—the album cemented Ishii as a pioneer of forward-looking techno. Expect dynamic rhythms, crystalline synth textures, and refined, cerebral arrangements: the propulsive elegance of Stretch, the layered atmospherics of Pause in Herbs, the tribal, otherworldly pull of Moved By Air, and the lush, immersive close of Endless Season. Shimmering soundscapes like Cocoa Mousse and the intricate futurism of Pneuma showcase Ishii’s command of both dancefloor energy and headphone detail. A defining statement from one of electronic music’s most distinctive voices.