Akira Arasawa is a visionary house DJ and producer known for crafting immersive sonic journeys that blend the tranquil vibes of chill mountain and organic house with the infectious grooves of nu disco. Drawing on cultural influences from his global travels, his music invites listeners into a deeply atmospheric space of lush melodies and intricate rhythms. In 2024, Akira captivated Tokyo’s underground scene with a marathon open-to-close set on the main floor of WOMB—one of the city’s most iconic venues—earning widespread attention for his fluid, boundary-blurring performance style.
Sharing the stage is GROUND, one of the most influential figures in Osaka’s underground scene and the founder of the forward-thinking label Chill Mountain Recordings. With a catalog that includes releases from both Japanese and international artists, and performances across 27+ countries, Ground has built a reputation for fusing earthy, experimental sounds with a hypnotic groove.
The two joined forces in 2024 on the Polygon Stage at Thailand’s Wonderfruit festival, where their B2B set received global acclaim for its originality and depth. Now, they bring that same one-of-a-kind collaboration to THE BEACH 2025—a sonic voyage that transcends borders, fueled by rhythm, intuition, and the raw energy of the global dance floor.