¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U’s Boiler Room Is Killing It

We are closing in on the mid-point of 2025, and the king of Boiler Room so far this year is Japanese DJ ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U. The set, performed in Tokyo in November of last year and uploaded in mid-January, has garnered over six million views, making it the platform's most-watched video of 2025 so far.

A shirtless Yousuke delivers a performance notable for its eclectic and experimental style, featuring tracks from artists like Jamie xx, the Chemical Brothers, Overmono, and The Prodigy. The set opens with 100 gecs' "Dumbest Girl Alive" and includes a full playthrough of Jamie xx’s “The Rest is Noise,” blending acid house, techno, and breaks.

The set has it all: a high energy and atmospheric arc, dynamic transitions, and an unpredictable track sequence in only the best way imaginable. It’s no wonder this video has seen such viral success.

An audio of the set on SoundCloud can be found here.

Top Tunes From the Set

1. 100 gecs - Dumbest Girl Alive

2. The Prodigy - Firestarter

3. Romy, Fred Again.. - Strong

4. The Chemical Brothers - Free Yourself

5. Jamie xx - The Rest Is Noise

London Raves This Week

Friday

1. Elderbrook, Mathame, Kölsch (Festival) in Barking (Melodic Techno)

2. Club Angel @ Night Tales (Speed Garage)

3. Skream & Benga @ FOLD (Dubstep)

4. Theo Kottis @ Number 90 (House/Disco)

5. Back2Back DJ Battle @ Alaska Waterloo

6. Summer 2025 Opening - House & Disco @ KOKO

7. FKA.M4A, TEDESCO & Vallechi @ E1 (Techno)

Saturday

1. Mietze Conte, Faster Horses, Lobsta B @ Phonox (Euro-Dance/House)

2. MR SCRUFF with MC KWASI @ Two Tribes Brew House (Electro)

3. Amaliah, Cromby & SUCHI @ Night Tales (House/Techno)

4. Yuksek & Friends — Summer Day & Night Party @ Metropolis (Disco)

5. Planet Fun & Trance NXC @ Corsica Studios (RA Pick)

6. Demi Riquísimo @ NT’s Loft (Italo House)

7. Lido Festival (Jamie XX, Romy, Shy FX) @ Victoria Park (Festival)

Top European Festivals This Summer

Looking to head abroad for a festival with electronic music this summer? Here is our view on the best events on the continent this year:

Sónar, June 12-14 - One of the earliest festivals in the summer calendar, Sónar offers a reliably strong electronic lineup in Barcelona before the city gets overrun with summer tourists.

2025 lineup: Bicep, Peggy Gou, Eric Prydz, Honey Dijon, Barry Can’t Swim, Sama’ Abdulhadi

Kappa FuturFestival, July 4-6 – This festival in Turin, Italy has quickly become a Mecca for electronic music fans in the know. Staged in a sci-fi setting with shades of Blade Runner, the festival features top names that regularly up the ante with surprise guests.

2025 lineup: Kerri Chandler, Anyma, Charlotte de Witte, Adam Beyer, Maceo Plex, Boris Brejcha, Solomun, Nina Kraviz

EXIT Festival, July 10-13 - Originally started during the conflict between Serbia and NATO in the late 1990’s, EXIT has always been a beacon of freedom of expression and unbridled release.

2025 lineup: The Prodigy, Eric Prydz, Solomun, Amelie Lens, Boris Brejcha, Yousuke Yukimatsu

Awakenings, July 11-13 - Amsterdam’s big summer bash needs little introduction. Attracting energetic, fun crowds and some of the world’s best artists, Awakenings regularly hosts some of the most celebrated sets of the summer.

2025 lineup: Adam Beyer, Carl Cox, Miss Monique, Ben Klock, Len Faki, Charlotte de Witte, Enrico Sangiuliano, Alan Fitzpatrick, Pan-Pot

Parookaville, July 18-20 - Claiming to be Germany’s largest electronic festival, Parookaville celebrates its ten year anniversary this year.

2025 lineup: Afrojack, Dmitri Vegas, Boris Brejcha, Robin Schulz, Steve Aoki

Sea You Festival, July 18-20 - Somewhat off the beaten path on an idyllic lake in southwestern Germany, this smaller festival more than makes up for its modest size with its well curated lineup and beach vibes.

2025 lineup: Kevin de Vries, Sven Väth, Jan Blomqvist, Paul Kalkbrenner, Deborah de Luca, Kölsch

Tomorrowland, July 18-20 and 25-27 - Located in the aptly named town of Boom in Belgium, Tomorrowland long ago established itself as Europe’s preeminent electronic festival.

2025 lineup: Eric Prydz, Kölsch, Anyma, Charlotte de Witte, Solomun, Patrice Bäumel, Amelie Lens, Martin Garrix, Steve Aoki

Sunny Hill, August 1-3 - Taking place in Prishtina, capital of Kosovo, Europe’s youngest country, Sunny Hill is quickly making a name for itself in the European festival calendar.

2025 lineup: Anyma, Fatboy Slim, Peggy Gou, Loredana, Dua Lipa

Untold, August 7-10 - Located in Cluj-Napoca in Romania and with spectacular production values, Untold is one of Eastern Europe’s biggest and best known music festivals.

2025 lineup: Adriatique, Anyma, Marco Carola, Tiësto, Martin Garrix, Post Malone

WECANDANCE, August 15-17 - If you think you need to head to the Mediterranean for a beach festival, you’ve never heard of WECANDANCE.

2025 lineup: Black Coffee, Honey Dijon, Peggy Gou, HAAi, Indira Paganotto, Skream

Sonus, August 17-21 - Can’t decide between a beach holiday and a festival? With Sonus, you get both. Located on picturesque Zrće Beach on Pag Island, Croatia.

2025 lineup: Seth Troxler, Bedouin, Loco Dice, Richie Hawtin, Adam Beyer, Boris Brejcha, Jan Blomqvist, Sven Väth

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