Wata Igarashi is a Tokyo producer and DJ regarded as one of the modern masters of hypnotic, synth-forward techno. His productions and sets bring together the euphoric and the psychedelic, built on crystalline structures and a shimmering, mechanical intensity that can turn menacing or transcendent within a single arc. Records have landed on labels including Kompakt, The Bunker New York, and Semantica, spanning peak-time techno, acid, and ambient textures. He has appeared at Dekmantel and Boiler Room and toured internationally through clubs like De School and Shelter Amsterdam. Igarashi's all-night sets, like his BASEMENT appearance, showcase a rare command of tension and release across many hours.