Tokyoheads – DJ SILAS

It’s a Miracle (on 34th Street)… we call him DJ SILAS.

This week sees the fourth SHORT PANTS PARTY taking hold of the Tokyo club scene and to celebrate we have been out asking our esteemed DJ’s some poignant questions to find out what’s what…

DJ SILAS is a young, fashionable DJ who’s been building up respect on the Tokyo scene over the last few years, and also one of the nicest party people we know. After playing a blinder of a set at the last Short Pants Party, we’re hoping for more of the same this Friday.

What is gonna big this Christmas?
Miracle on 34th Street (the movie).

What has been the highlight of your year?
The event which has affected me the most this year has been the Great Kanto Earthquake on 3/11. It has changed my life and changed my way of thinking. It made me think about what people can do to help, and what I can do myself. I also worried about whether my friends were safe or not. But also, some great artists came to Japan this year, especially UK artists such as Kingdom, Girl Unit and Roska. I got a lot of inspiration from them.

Who is your favourite musician of all time?
Tears for Fears, The Stooges, Logic, Tyree, Lone, Ramadanman, A-Trak and too many…

Where’s your favourite place in Tokyo?
Shimokitazawa, for riding on my skateboard.

What are your favourite fashion brands and styles?
Under Cover.

What was the last thing you bought?
Yonkers (Lil Silva Remix) - Tyler, The Creator on vinyl.

What was the last song you listened to?
I Am Somebody feat. Chromeo – DJ Mehdi. R.I.P. Mehdi…

What’s your karaoke song?
80′s Japanese pop. THE CHECKERS and stuff like that.

Who is the coolest guy or girl you know?
Kan Takahiko. I have so much respect. There are many other cool people in Japan!

Please recommend something new…
Fulbert’s new EP and Short Pants Party!!

Fujirock or Summer Sonic?
Both.

Tokyo or Osaka?
Tokyo!

What’s your Short Pants Party song?
Let’s Groove  - Earth, Wind and Fire ??

Finally, What do you never leave your house without?
iPod.

BOOM! Thanks SILAS, Come see him play this Friday @ SHORT PANTS PARTY, TRUMP ROOM.