Fluid Japan News
Incredible German electronic artist May Be Horizon returns with this utterly amazing remix. “Transmission (May Be Horizon Club Mix)” takes the song into a deep, atmospheric soundscape that pulses like the beat of the night and the blood in our hearts. It combines the chill French Electro style of Paradis and sophisticated new wave of Bryan Ferry and Talk Talk, merged with the progressive electronica of Dirty Vegas.
“What a beautiful mantra like take on an already outstanding collaboration between Fluid Japan and Steve Jones.” – RICHARD, FLUID JAPAN FAN
EXCLUSIVE PRE-RELEASE FIRST PLAY OF OUR NEW SONG ON U.K. D.J. COLIN SPENCER’S RADIO SHOW
“IN A DIFFERENT WORLD” BY RAINSURFER WITH FLUID JAPAN BACKING VOCALS NOW ON SPOTIFY AND ALL MAJOR STREAMING SERVICES
“Then the vocals hit and I was paying rapt attention, because Rainsurfer had a presence here that sounded like a phalanx of John Cales as his voice was multiplexed with chorus vocal production effects. At that point, the rest of the music bed was hitting Eno-esque marks with adroit aplomb. Making “In A Different World” feel like a long-lost track from the Eno/Cale classic “Wrong Way Up.” - POST-PUNK MONK, MUSIC REVIEWER
“The versatile alternative/new wave band FLUID JAPAN lend their trademark touch with skillfully produced backing vocals; a hallmark of their distinctive, tightly-crafted sound.” - RAINSURFER
“Very cool vibe! Mantra-like.” - STEVEN JONES, RECORDING ARTIST
“In A Different World” is an absolute masterpiece!! It has a feel of an 80s new wave track. Such a beautiful message. Such a powerhouse of a track.” - ZACH, RAINSURFER FAN
“Definitely getting OMD vibes. Nice one!” - MACHINA X, RECORDING ARTIST
“Fluid Japan’s collaboration with Rainsurfer was more a case of icing on the cake! Rainsurfer certainly brought prime goods to the table and all Fluid Japan had to do was to polish that gem a little with their usual good taste.” - POST-PUNK MONK, MUSIC REVIEWER
“In A Different World” is absolutely wonderful. It’s got the melodic layers of wonderful synth sounds similar to Depeche Mode in the mid-80s combined with some think, soothing Brian Eno-like vocals that I find very comforting. And when they go to harmony in the choruses it’s truly quite touching. This is excellent work.” - DARREN, RAINSURFER FAN
FLUID JAPAN’S TODD LEWIS INTERVIEWED ON U.K. D.J. COLIN SPENCER’S RADIO SHOW
INTERVIEW TO BE FEATURED ON UPCOMING COLIN SPENCER SHOW
May 11, 2026
Our very own Todd Lewis was interviewed by U.K. D.J. Colin Spencer’s weekly radio program! The interview will be airing on an upcoming Colin Spencer show, so stay tuned!
It’s an in-depth interview and Colin is a wonderful interviewer. Besides discussing all things Fluid Japan, Todd was asked to choose one of his top favorite bands to champion on the show and play his three favorite songs by that artist.
What band did he choose to champion? You’ll have to tune into the program to find out!
“ENCRYPTION” FEATURED ON U.K. D.J. COLIN SPENCER’S RADIO SHOW
Photo: Todd Lewis (right) and Ryuichi Fujino (left) of Fluid Japan, whose song “Encryption” was featured on the show.
Here’s the full setlist of COLIN SPENCER PROGRAMME #203:
1. lonelyklown – “Big Wave 2 (Colin Spencer Intro Theme)”
2. Metronomy – “You Could Easily Have Me (Rework Adiel X Pat Alvarez)”
3. Sorrow Stories With Christopher Hall – “Too Early (Allie Frost Remix)”
4. iammilan – “Get U Down (Kerzo)”
5. lonelyklown – “Big Wave 2 (Inst)”
6. Komputer – “Looking Down On London”
7. Throbbing Gristle – “Hot On The Heels Of Love”
8. Komputer – “Looking Down On London (Metroland)”
9. Testcard F – “Giant Hashtag In The Sky”
10. Nostalgia Deathstar – “Easy Era”
11. The EMC – “Last Of My Kind”
12. Mesh – “1031030”
13. Morgan Bryan – “CS – Tune”
14. Noisenibor – “No Space But In Space”
15. Rosa Mota – “Cold”
16. Noisenibor – “Spatial Awareness”
17. Rosa Mota – “Touched”
18. Noisenibor – “Spaced Out”
19. Rosa Mota – “Sometimes Narcoleptic”
20. Logan Sky – “Blonde Cobra”
21. Penelope Trappes – “Platinum (Saint Etienne Remix)”
22. Black Boiler Featuring Bloom – “Pilot”
23. Means of Production – “Zero (Octavia Freud Remix)”
24. Rainsurfer – “Unnatrual”
25. FLUID JAPAN – “ENCRYPTION”
26. Tears for Fears – “The Way Of The Sword (DAfT Dub)”
27. Thomas Dolby – “Get Out Of My Other Mix 3 (Digitalaudiofunktheory Dub)”
28. lonelyklown – “Wave Goodbye”
LOGAN SKY INTERVIEWED ON U.K. D.J. COLIN SPENCER’S RADIO SHOW
“TRUTH (MAY BE HORIZON REMIX)” BY STEVEN JONES + FLUID JAPAN NOW ON SPOTIFY AND ALL MAJOR STREAMING SERVICES
Photo: U.K singer Steven Jones
At its heart, “Truth” is a stealth dance song, and the May Be Horizon remix maintains that magic. Despite moving at a stately low BPM, it infectiously makes you want to move and sway to the music. It’s deep night music.
Steven Jones is half of the brilliant synthpop duo Steven Jones and Logan Sky, whose music is influenced by the stylish European analog synth soundscapes of the early 80s. He has also collaborated with legendary new wave artists such as Steve Strange from Visage and Fred Schneider from the B-52’s, and electro pioneer Man Parrish.
New Release: Live Life Loud – The Fluid Japan Remixes EP
“I love the radio edit of “Live Life Loud (Fluid Japan’s Sealab Mix)”. Todd Lewis’ bass guitar playing here is more Cure than New Order. The combination of Ebow guitar, the bass guitar, and Heather Heimbuch’s vocals is amazing. It’s an experience to listen to the three versions together. The final EP is like listening to a Mike Oldfield album.” - MAY BE HORIZON, RECORDING ARTIST
“The backbone of “Live Life Loud” does indeed remind me of YMO, but then it takes a nice turn (actually two, one at the very end) that wanders off into something all of its own. These are both terrific tastes of artists that are doing some great work.” - CHASINVICTORIA, FLUID JAPAN FAN
“A celebratory Synth Rock anthem.” - MIRAI OF INTELLIGENTSIA
“A proper synth fest. A great electronic track.” - RAINSURFER, RECORDING ARTIST
“Absolutely brilliant.” - CHRIS, FLUID JAPAN FAN
Intelligentsia + Fluid Japan – “Live Life Loud (Fluid Japan’s Sealab Mix)” FEATURED ON U.K. D.J. COLIN SPENCER’S RADIO SHOW
Photo: Fluid Japan’s Todd Lewis (left), Walt Wistrand (top right), and Heather Heimbuch (bottom right).
Here’s the full setlist of COLIN SPENCER PROGRAMME #188:
1. lonelyklown – “Big Wave 2 (Colin Spencer Intro Theme)”
2. iammila Feat. Fred Skitty – “Get U Down (Donny’s Going Nowhere Mix)”
3. Darwinncd & Huguenot – “Birds Away (People Theatre Nest Remix)”
4. Means of Production – “Paper Dub (Multifari Remix)”
5. I Start Counting – “You And I (Digitalaudiofunktheory Dub)”
6. lonelyklown – “Big Wave 2 (Inst)”
7. Echoboy – “Don’t Destroy Me”
8. Moby – “Come On Baby (Crystal Method Mix)”
Photo: Intelligentsia’s Mirai (left) and Bronwen Stephens (right).
9. Echoboy – “Nearly All The Time”
10. Sorrow Stories With Christopher Hall – “Too Early (Bow Ever Down Remix)”
11. Leg Puppy 2.0 – “A Real Reprise”
12. Shardlowe – “Casino”
13. Morgan Bryan – “CS – Tune”
14. Rashamon – “Vision of Roi Castles”
15. Manitoba – “Dundas, Ontario”
16. Rashamon – “Shadowdance”
17. Caribou – “Brahminy Kite”
18. Rashamon – “Indifference Engine”
19. Caribou – “Can’t Do Without You (Extended Mix)”
20. Ghost Elektron – “Cryptolect5”
21. China Crisis – “Imperfect Shape 4 (Digitalaudiofunktheory Dub)”
22. INTELLIGENTSIA + FLUID JAPAN “LIVE LIFE LOUD (FLUID JAPAN’S SEALAB MIX)”
23. Wilfried Hanrath – “Pour Viggo”
24. JakoJako – “Hoa Dao (Colin Benders Remix)”
25. lonelyklown – “Wave Goodbye”
Photo: U.K. D.J. Colin Spencer on air and spinning the best alternative music, both new and old.
Intelligentsia + Fluid Japan – “Live Life Loud (Fluid Japan’s Psychetronic Remix)” FEATURED ON U.K. D.J. COLIN SPENCER’S RADIO SHOW
