Herbalistek is a Producer/ DJ duo based in Tokyo, Japan. Their main sound in their productions is best categorized as experimental Trap & Bass music. Herbalistek is well known for their dark yet exciting DJ sets, filled with original tracks, edits and transitions. They have also released a variety of originals and remixes & edits, and have received support from big names such as Adventure Club, Must Die!, MYRNE, ATLiens, Oski, Tynan, Whipped Cream, Hekler, Perses, and more. Combining elements of techno, house, dubstep and hip hop in their original tracks, their tracks are a hybrid of multiple genres and sound design experimentations.
In May 2019, Herbalistek was selected as the winners of the discovery project for EDC Japan, and played kineticFIELD; sharing the same stage as artists such as Excision, Tiesto, Armin Van Buuren, Alison Wonderland, Ookay, Tchami x Malaa & KSHMR to name a few. Herbalistek has also released through various labels, including Bassrush, Spicybois, Wubaholics, and Japan’s Dance Music Label TREKKIE TRAX. They have also featured collaborations with some of the biggest names in Trap music such as Australian producer Oski on UZ’s label Quality Goods Records. The duo regularly DJ in various venues including Womb, Vision, Ageha & more; supporting DJs such as RL Grime, Space Jesus, NGHTMRE, Ekali, Boombox Cartel, TYNAN, ATLiens, Eliminate, Mija, Valentino Khan, Tchami, Yellow Claw, Zomboy, Snails, Gammer, Oski, GTA, & Yultron and more… Herbalistek’s goal is to push the boundaries of bass music and create a unique world with their music.
supported by 6 fans who also own “Nature Grooves EP”
These five tracks tell a lucid story with tones and textures, AND nearly demand you move your body during each piece.
This EP calls between critical nodes of musical DNA that link together many of my favorite parts of the electronic scene.
Good for a party with that edgy energy, a firespin, or night drive! David Rees
From despair and grief to optimism, the subdued electronic compositions on the latest from Opus form a moving narrative. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 3, 2023
supported by 5 fans who also own “Nature Grooves EP”
The tracks on this album were featured at Red Rocks 2015. I had not previously heard them. I was engulfed by them that night!! Distal especially took me there, as in to another dimension!!
Graham Cochrane