Ryuichi Sakamoto scores an episode of new Black Mirror series
The Smithereens episode will air on 5 June via Netflix
Ryuichi Sakamoto models in Opening Ceremony’s AW19 lookbook
The composer features alongside other leading Asian and Asian-American cultural figures, including playwright David Henry Hwang and author Jenny Han
Ryuichi Sakamoto reveals he became an Arca fan after meeting him at a Björk concert
The composer recalls their first encounter in an interview with Gilles Peterson on Worldwide FM
The Top 50 Albums of 2018
Our annual countdown of the albums which captured the mood of this year
Ryuichi Sakamoto is auctioning a Roland V-Synth from his personal collection
Here’s how to get your hands on an instrument signed by the experimental Japanese composer
Ryuichi Sakamoto remixes Oneohtrix Point Never track Last Known Image of a Song
The original cut is from Daniel Lopatin’s 2018 album Age of
Ryuichi Sakamoto and Haruomi Hosono to feature on Japanese ambient compilation Kankyō Ongaku
Light in the Attic will be the first to release the recordings outside of Japan
Oneohtrix Point Never enlists Ryuichi Sakamoto for new EP Love in the Time of Lexapro
The release will land on 23 November
Ryuichi Sakamoto to reissue rare BTTB album with liner notes from Haruki Murakami
Back to the Basics will be released via Milan Records on 9 November
Ryuichi Sakamoto redid the playlist of his favourite restaurant because he didn’t rate the music policy
The pioneering artist couldn’t stand the music in his favourite eatery, so offered to soundtrack it – for free
Coda unravels the inner philosophy of Ryuichi Sakamoto
‘Coda’ explores the much-loved composer’s career, while piecing together the influence of events like the 9/11 terrorist attacks, global warming and nuclear power on his extraordinary work
Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto bring their seamless synergy to The Barbican
Precision and balance were the calling cards of this remarkable improvisational show from two masters of experimental music
Ryuichi Sakamoto adds Alva Noto and Haruomi Hosono to MODE events series
The pioneering Japanese composer is the curator behind MODE’s inaugural programme
Sónar+D unveils details of sixth programme
Featuring a talk with Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto, the event will debate the future of music and audiovisual experiences
Ryuichi Sakamoto readies new 12″ vinyl ff2
The pioneering composer will drop two new tracks just in time for Record Store Day.
The piano used on Ryuichi Sakamoto’s async gets its own documentary release
The tsunami-damaged instrument was employed on the track Zure
A Guide to Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Cinematic Storytelling Through Sound
From sonic translations of vast landscapes to sci-fi soundtracks, here’s a rundown of the recurring themes in the pioneering composer’s film scores
Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto announce more live shows
The duo have confirmed dates for London, Berlin and Barcelona
Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto are bringing their improvised show to the Barbican
And Actress will reprise his collaboration with the London Contemporary Orchestra
Ryuichi Sakamoto talks us through Async Remodels track by track
With Oneohtrix Point Never, Arca, Yves Tumor and more enlisted for remix duties, the pioneering composer reveals the thinking behind – and his personal response – to each reinterpretation
A Ryuichi Sakamoto track accompanied an ice dancing routine at the Olympics
Kana Muramoto and Chris Reed skated to Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence
Ryuichi Sakamoto admits his “great regret is not reconnecting with Bowie”
The composer failed to connect with the late icon when they lived in downtown New York
Ryuichi Sakamoto reveals final tracklist for remix album async remodels
Featuring reworks from Arca, Oneohtrix Point Never, Alva Noto and more
Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto reprise their duo for new album Glass
The upcoming release is a recording of their inspired live improvisation at architect Philip Johnson’s Glass House
Listen to Ryuichi Sakamoto’s debut NTS Radio show
Ryuichi Sakamoto made his NTS Radio debut last week, playing from 2-3pm (BST) on Friday…
Ryuichi Sakamoto announces async compilation featuring Arca and Oneohtrix Point Never
The album will include remixes from Yves Tumor, Fennesz and more
Ryuichi Sakamoto announces NTS debut
The legendary composer will be playing at the internet station for the first time this week
Ryuichi Sakamoto reveals details of his new album, async
The name of the album has finally been announced and there’ll be a world premiere listening event too
Ryuichi Sakamoto set to release his first album in eight years
The as-yet untitled album is due to drop on 28 April.