in the blue shirt

Japanese electronic artist In The Blue Shirt has been at the forefront of the country’s independent dance music scene for nearly a decade now, crafting a distinct sound built around chopped-up vocal samples and speedy beats. The solo project of Ryo Arimura finds fresh angles on familiar sounds, and retrofits them into thrilling new creations. 
 Started in the early 2010s, Arimura quickly attracted attention from electronic-leaning media and fans in the country through tracks shared online showcasing his approach to slicing up vocal sand rearranging them into dizzying cuts. He released works via influential Japanese labels such as Maltine Records and Trekkie Trax, and has been featured in publications such as Bandcamp Daily and The Japan Times. His latest albums have come through his own label The Wonder Laundry. 
 In The Blue Shirt has become a staple at clubs across Japan, performing in both his native Kansai region to the packed venues dotting Tokyo. He’s provided official remixes for artists such as Porter Robinson, Pa’s Lam System and tofubeats among many others.