自分の好きを集めた居場所。N2が語る主催イベントの原点 GOLDNRUSH PODCAST Ep.165

Episode Summary

N² returns to the podcast after about three years. The conversation traces how her DJ work, her party series Kyun, and her music grew from the same idea: creating a place where she feels she belongs.

She started Kyun by bringing together scenes she loves, with the goal of creating a party where women and others can feel safe and comfortable. Though the party can look flashy from the outside, N² says she has become less focused on glittery appearances and more interested in letting people see her inner self.

Her sense of being between worlds also shapes her music. She lived in the U.S. until age 12, but doesn’t feel she fits neatly into either a specifically Japanese or foreign community. Her music, like her identity, doesn’t sit in one genre.

Music and DJing

A major turning point came after back surgery. During her recovery, a producer she respected sent her spare beats and encouraged her to try writing lyrics. The experience sparked her interest in producing her own music, and she came to see original songs as the next step in developing her DJ identity.

She discusses her album Idancetomusic, which was built around a simple test: could a track make people dance in a club? The songs span different styles but share that aim.

The episode also explores the realities of DJing in Japan. Performers can have packed schedules yet earn less per gig than their overseas counterparts. N² wants to focus more on the events and performances that reflect who she is, rather than taking every opportunity. She also reflects on the pressure female DJs can face to look polished and describes her practical approach to beauty treatments.

Although she enjoys freestyle DJing, N² admits she gets shy and worries her mind will go blank, so she often prepares carefully. She also jokes about finishing a late DJ shift and then staying at a club until 9 a.m.—only to deal with the exhaustion and skin trouble afterward.

Kyun’s Identity and Future

N² links Kyun’s visual identity to memories of listening to music on an iPod Touch during her strict high-school commute. The dancing silhouettes in old iPod ads inspired the party’s flyers and connect to the album’s artwork and title. She sees Kyun and her work as an artist as expressions of the same love of music.

Looking ahead, she hopes to help Kyun’s longtime collaborators reach bigger stages and introduce more people to the scene while staying true to her values. Her goal isn’t expansion at any cost, but growth without losing what makes the party meaningful.

Lighter Moments

The conversation includes a muddled attempt to count Kyun’s years: “six years” becomes “entering its seventh year.” There’s also a detour into sequins and N²’s former pink-haired, extra-sparkly look.

Personalities Appearing

• N² — DJ, producer, and organizer of Kyun
• Isaac — Host of GOLDNRUSH PODCAST