Takayuki Hirata and Yuki Matsuoka a.k.a Amaoh & yjm from Tokyo, Japan are part of the second wave of Sang Novi Member for the Liquid Groove imprint.

Though their musical background ranges from various other backgrounds, this Progressive House/Tech house duo effectively hybrid their major influences. Amaoh (Takayuki) begins his career in 2000 experimenting with drum & bass and Electronica, while Yjm (Yuki) concentrates on being a guitarist and producer for bands ranging from Funk & Reggae bands.

Uniting in 2005 under the project S.F.C. they focus on Drum & Bass, Dubstep, and Electronica. Their live performances consisted of a peculiar method, having Amaoh laying the beats with Ableton Live & Reaktor, while yjm effectively incorporating his delicate and dynamic guitar sounds.

It was not until 2009 they are influenced by and studied under “Converge+ (DJ ENDO & Takashi Sasaki)” where they reinvent themselves and start venturing in performing as well as producing under the moniker “Amaoh & yjm.”

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