Atsushi Maeda

Atsushi Maeda is a Japanese DJ, curator and founder of the rural open-air festival and addictedloop party series. His DJ sets aim to astonish the dancefloor, blending hypnotic techno with immersive experiences drawn from the Japanese underground. Through rural he has introduced many international artists to Japanese audiences while maintaining a distinct sonic identity rooted in countryside gatherings and club culture. Born in Wakayama and active since discovering electronic music in the early 2000s, he emphasizes community, landscape and the transformative power of sound in non-urban settings, creating events that feel both intimate and expansive.