Yousuke Yukimatsu

Yousuke Yukimatsu performing at the Montreux Jazz Festival 2026.

(born 15 May 1979) is a Japanese DJ and producer.

Early life and education Yukimatsu was born in Jōtō-ku, Osaka He spent much of his early career performing at occasional parties in Osaka and the neighboring city of Kobe. A turning point came in 2014, when he played alongside techno artist DJ Nobu. Impressed by Yukimatsu's set, DJ Nobu invited him to perform at his Future Terror party in Tokyo, helping establish Yukimatsu’s reputation and contributing to his emergence as a prominent figure in Japan’s club scene. Nearly all of the tracks, primarily contributed by relatively obscure Japanese experimental musicians, are exclusive to the mix. Pitchfork 's Philip Sherburne praised the album, calling it "one of the most immersive DJ mixes in recent memory" and highlighting its slow-burning intensity and subtle transitions. In 2023, he performed at Wonderfruit in Thailand. , Hungary.