This is a look back on five months of living in Aarhus after relocating from Kyoto.
I actually arrived in Aarhus on the day of the closing party for Super, a volunteer-driven community space. This mix was recorded at Kin, a new record shop that opened in September and was created mainly by members of that same community. Many of the tracks I played are records I found at Kin or are connected to that community, including some from my own label, Gorin. Spending time working with this mix made me reflect a little on my time here in Denmark since I arrived.
Let me share a little memory from this summer. My friends Natal (DJ Central) and Frederik kindly gave me a ride to Ærø, a small island where they performed live at a festival as part of Natal’s Alle project. After spending the day jumping into the sea like kids while waiting for the ferry and wandering around Ærø, taking in its lovely little houses and beautiful beaches, I saw their live show. The show was simple, sweet, and beautiful. Afterwards, it was interesting to hear that a few people shared similar thoughts: they hadn’t felt connected to music for a while, but the performance rekindled that connection and made them want to try making music themselves. I thought that was such a gorgeous feeling to share. I found myself feeling much the same.
I’m so grateful for this experience here in Aarhus, and for all the sweet people and community I’ve met here. Sometimes I still feel overwhelmed or upset, but I genuinely feel lucky to be here, to share conversations and small learnings with the people around me, and to find my rhythm in this new life slowly. Aarhus really is such a nice city!
* Recorded live at Kin record store in Aarhus, Denmark (2025)
