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Junki Inoue is a London–based DJ and label owner, known both as the founder of the record label SAISEI and as a core member of Cartulis, one of Europe’s leading underground party collectives.
Born and raised in Tokyo, Junki began his career at 16 as a DJ rooted in indie rock. Through regular monthly residencies and various appearances across Tokyo’s club scene, he built a strong musical foundation. His curiosity and drive for exploration gradually led him deeper into the world of electronic music, and in 2012 he relocated from Tokyo to London. After moving to the UK, Junki honed his sensibilities within London’s warehouse culture and rose to prominence as a resident DJ for the renowned party Toi.Toi.Musik. In 2018, he joined Cartulis as a resident DJ and has since become a regular fi xture in London’s club landscape, performing frequently at FOLD and Starlane.
His international profile has grown steadily, with regular appearances at some of the world’s most respected festivals and clubs and continued invitations have earned him strong trust and recognition across diverse scenes.
Junki’s DJing moves effortlessly between warm-up, peak-time and afterhours, blending Japanese precision with European warmth. Deep, hypnotic and highly energetic, his sets unfold like a narrative, guided by an intuitive understanding of the dancefl oor. He is also widely regarded as a dedicated digger, known for discovering timeless yet forward-leaning music that stays “one step ahead.”
While his range is broad, a clear and consistent aesthetic runs through his selections. From understated ’90s Japanese house to rugged US breaks, golden-era tech-house, early trance and late-night esoteric cuts, Junki navigates a wide spectrum of moods and tensions with refi ned control.
In 2021, Junki founded SAISEI, a label dedicated to reissuing overlooked works of Japanese electronic music, particularly releases that originally existed only on CD and had never been pressed to vinyl. With thoughtful curation and distinctive artwork, the label has earned strong acclaim from DJs, collectors and record shops worldwide.
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