Kikuo
By Charlotte Stace

Kikuo lands at Paral·lel 62 as part of his tour “Kikuoland: Above All Bounds”, bringing his unique universe to Barcelona. Kikuo is a Japanese songwriter/producer/DJ from Kanagawa Prefecture, best known as an independent Vocaloid artist who writes and produces his own songs under Kikuo Sound Works, often featuring Hatsune Miku.
His signature is hyper-detailed, high-tempo sound design, featuring bright, intricate layers that often sit in sharp contrast to darker lyrical themes. And he’s reached truly massive global audiences, including over a million YouTube subscribers.
This show in Barcelona is framed as a full sensory experience, with Paral·lel 62 highlighting an immersive, visually striking production where the real and the virtual blur together. It’s very in keeping with how Kikuo’s music feels - like stepping into a designed world. If this is your first time hearing of him, he’s definitely an interesting musician to check out. Don’t miss him performing live.
